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Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson announced this afternoon that a jury convicted Lawrence resident Christopher Maier, 30, of one count of Aggravated Assault and one count of Aggravated… Go to the web page
Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson announced this morning that a jury convicted Eudora resident Danny W. Queen, 37, of murder in the second degree, attempted murder in the second degree… Go to the web page
District Attorney Charles Branson announced today that no charges will be filed in the April 2018 early morning shooting of a man on a porch in East Lawrence.
On April 4, 2018, shortly before 1:34 am… Go to the web page
The Douglas County Commission unanimously approved a resolution that authorized the funding and construction of an expansion of the Douglas County Correctional Facility during its meeting Jan. 29.… Go to the web page
Everyone knows to dial 911 for emergencies. But, what about 211?
By calling 211, Douglas County residents can be connected to services and programs on everything from legal services and counseling to… Go to the web page
The recent murder of George Floyd has sent shockwaves through our nation. Protestors flood the streets and remind us all that the fight for racial justice in America is still ongoing. … Go to the web page
Lawrence, Kan. – On January 12, 2015, the State charged Rontarus Washington with Murder in the First Degree and Aggravated Burglary in connection with the death of 19-year-old Justina Altamirano… Go to the web page
Public health leaders have updated the local health order to expand the mass gathering limit and to expand hours of operation for venues and establishments serving food and drinks indoors. The new… Go to the web page
Douglas County announced today its continued commitment to reduce the number of people in the Douglas County Correctional Facility who have mental illnesses by participating in the newest initiative… Go to the web page
Douglas County is scheduled to receive $24.9 million in federal funding from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act in July. Douglas County needs to submit its plans… Go to the web page
Building upon Douglas County’s use of the Unified Command structure to lead a comprehensive COVID-19 pandemic response, local government, health, education and business leaders will partner to… Go to the web page
Public health leaders have updated the local public health order to expand the mass gathering limit and have now removed restrictions on hours of operation for venues and establishments serving food… Go to the web page
Fireworks can be legally discharged in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County as long as the property owner has given permission and provides supervision. Fireworks should not be discharged on a… Go to the web page
Douglas County Clerk Jamie Shew announces election and other operations will relocate this summer from the first floor of the Douglas County Courthouse in downtown Lawrence to leased space in The… Go to the web page
The proposed 2022 Douglas County budget is $150 million with a mill levy of 48.198 mills, which is an increase of 1.768 mills from last year. One mill is one dollar per $1,000 dollars of assessed… Go to the web page
The Board of County Commissioners reached a tentative agreement on July 12 on an approximately $190.7 million budget for 2024. They agreed on a mill levy of 44.219 mills, which is a decrease of two… Go to the web page
In the general fund — the largest and most general purpose of the County’s budgeted funds — approximately 77% of Douglas County’s revenues are from ad valorem taxes and 10% are from sales taxes… Go to the web page
Fireworks can be legally discharged in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County as long as the property owner has given permission and provides supervision. Fireworks should not be discharged on a… Go to the web page
Douglas County Appraiser Steven Miles is retiring June 23, 2023. Miles began working in the Appraiser’s Office in 1991 and was appointed County Appraiser by the Board of County Commissioners in 2009… Go to the web page
The Douglas County Clerk’s Elections Office is being recognized today for excellence in election administration with a national Clearinghouse Award for “Outstanding Innovations in Elections – Small/… Go to the web page