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Appraiser's Office receives nearly perfect score in state's annual compliance review

The Property Valuation Division of the Kansas Department of Revenue performs an annual compliance review of county appraisal offices. The review evaluates the accuracy and uniformity in the property… Go to the web page

Courthouse construction project scheduled to begin Sept. 19

A construction project at the historic Douglas County Courthouse in downtown Lawrence is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Sept. 19. The project will waterproof the existing foundation of the building… Go to the web page

Judges serve as the voice of sentencing in the criminal justice system

Since taking office, I have sought to publicly announce policy decisions and the reasoning behind these decisions. My hope is to help the community better understand how our criminal justice system… Go to the web page

Lawrence man sentenced to 18 years for aggravated robbery, attempted voluntary manslaughter

Lawrence, Kan. – Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez today announced that Michael Hormell, 21, of Lawrence was sentenced to 18 years for aggravated robbery and attempted voluntary… Go to the web page

Lawrence man convicted of one count of rape

Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez today announced that a jury returned a guilty verdict on one count of Rape, a Severity Level 1 Person Felony, against Erick Ogwangi, 36, of Lawrence.… Go to the web page

Major road improvement project set to begin March 6 on County Route 458

Starting on Monday, March 6, Douglas County Route 458 (N1000 Road) is scheduled to be closed for construction at two locations:• At E1600 Road, the road will be closed to kick off a major road… Go to the web page

Commission Board Meeting on Wed, July 29, 2015 - 4:00 PM

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2015 4:00 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA (1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders; REGULAR AGENDA (2) Consider awarding a contract for Construction Manager at… Go to the web page

QLess Line Management

The Douglas County Treasurer’s Office is implementing a new way to more efficiently help our customers. Starting Tuesday July 12, 2016, we will be using a program called Qless which will allow… Go to the web page

Missouri Woman has First Court Appearance in Kansas River Drowning

Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson announces that 26-year-old Columbia, Missouri resident Scharron R. Dingledine had a first appearance this afternoon in the Pro Tem Division of Douglas… Go to the web page

Closed for the Holidays

Douglas County Government offices, District Court and the District Attorney's Office will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 25, in observance of the holidays. There will be no meeting of the Board of County… Go to the web page

Lawrence massage therapist receives three life sentences for felony aggravated indecent liberties with child, five years in county jail for sexual batteries

Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez today announced that Shawn O’Brien, 50, of Lawrence was sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole for 25 years for each of three felony… Go to the web page

Closed for New Year's Day

Douglas County Government offices, District Court and the District Attorney's Office will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1, in observance of New Year's Day. There will be no meeting of the Board of… 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

Lawrence-Douglas County Sustainability Office encourages residents to participate in regional climate action plan as it re-evaluates local process due to COVID-19

The Lawrence-Douglas County Sustainability Office planned to publicly launch the “Lawrence and Douglas County Climate Action and Adaptation Plan” this month with a highly-engaged community input… Go to the web page