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Community invited to screenings of 'It's Basic,' a film that looks at programs where residents receive money with no strings attached

Douglas County has partnered with community agencies to present a screening of the award-winning documentary, “It’s Basic,” which looks at pilot programs that test the effects of giving people an… Go to the web page

Commissioners reach agreement on 2026 budget with decrease of 0.629 mills

The Board of County Commissioners reached a tentative agreement July 16 on an approximately $202.6 million budget for 2026. Commissioners agreed on a mill levy of 40.669 mills, a decrease of 0.629… Go to the web page

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council adopts strategic plan

The Douglas County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) unanimously adopted a three-year strategic plan during its meeting today, Feb. 11, at the County Courthouse.The plan outlines four… Go to the web page

Appraiser's Office to mail Change of Value notices, host information sessions

The Douglas County Appraiser’s Office will mail Change of Value notices for real estate properties for the 2025 tax year on Feb. 28. These notices will also include an informational insert about the… Go to the web page

Behavioral Health Court graduate grateful for community's continuum of care

As Craig said, “I did a lot of stupid stuff.”There were outbursts and altercations, antisocial and antagonistic behavior.But also, depression and panic attacks, family and personal trauma and jail.He… Go to the web page

Appraisal Analyst August Dettbarn receives prestigious Fellows honor

Douglas County Appraisal Analyst August Dettbarn recently received a Fellows award from the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO). The IAAO Board created the Fellows program to… Go to the web page

DA's Office partners with KU Legal Aid Clinic and Public Library to host criminal record expungement clinic

The University of Kansas School of Law’s Legal Aid Clinic will host a Clean Slate Criminal Record Expungement Clinic this spring in partnership with the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office and… Go to the web page

KU Legal Aid Clinic, Douglas County DA's Office and Lawrence Public Library to host criminal record expungement clinic

The University of Kansas School of Law’s Legal Aid Clinic will host a Clean Slate Criminal Record Expungement Clinic this spring in partnership with the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office and… Go to the web page

Douglas County hosting open house about Open Space Plan

Douglas County is hosting an open house about the Open Space Plan from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, at the Lawrence Union Pacific Depot, 402 N. Second St. It is an opportunity for community… Go to the web page

Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge provides hands-on experience, chance to win cash prize

Douglas County is seeking applications for the 2023-2024 Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge! The event will be 8:30 a.m.-noon Friday, Feb. 16, at The Dwayne Peaslee Technical Training Center, 2920… Go to the web page

County Commission meeting room to undergo renovation in 2024

The Commission meeting room on the second floor of the historic County Courthouse in downtown Lawrence will be renovated in 2024. The renovation includes fitting the room to accommodate five… Go to the web page

Open house about Judicial and Law Enforcement Center renovation and addition project set for July 1

Douglas County and Treanor will host an open house from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 1, about the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center (JLEC) renovation and addition project. The community… Go to the web page

County accepting Natural and Cultural Heritage grant applications

The Douglas County Heritage Conservation Council is accepting applications for the 2026 Natural and Cultural Heritage Grant Program. Up to $250,000 is available, with individual awards of as much as… Go to the web page

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