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It is reserved as a carry-over to the next year.

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Heritage Conservation Council launches fund to help support events that celebrate Douglas County’s cultural heritage

The Douglas County Heritage Conservation Council (HCC) has launched a new Heritage Events and Celebrations Fund program to help support community organizations that host annual events in Douglas… Go to the web page

Appraiser's Office raising awareness about personal property changes

Kansas personal property owners are no longer required to file an annual reporting form, known as a rendition, with the County Appraiser’s Office if there have been no changes.However, personal… Go to the web page

Community invited to free severe weather training on March 13 on KU campus

Douglas County Emergency Management, in partnership with KU Emergency Management and the Topeka National Weather Service, is hosting a severe weather training at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 13, at Capitol… Go to the web page

Campfire ember sparks large Douglas County grassfire; Fire Chief stresses safety measures

Douglas County Consolidated Fire District No. 1, with assistance from the Kansas State Fire Marshal, has determined that an ember from an old, unattended campfire sparked the approximately 200-acre… Go to the web page

Personal property owners are no longer required by state to file annual form with County Appraiser's Office

Kansas personal property owners are no longer required to file an annual reporting form, known as a rendition, with the County Appraiser’s Office if there have been no changes.In 2024, Kansas… Go to the web page

Judicial and Law Enforcement Center basement sustains damage from small fire

The basement of Judicial and Law Enforcement Center, 111 E. 11th St., has sustained damage due to a small fire that occurred about 10:49 p.m. Jan. 23 in the jury deliberation room in the Division 7… Go to the web page

Commissioners, staff studying space and security needs in Judicial and Law Enforcement Center

Douglas County staff have been studying space and security needs in the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center (JLEC) for about five years. The building was constructed in 1974 and the last addition was… Go to the web page

Appraiser’s Office puts hold on changing assessment classification for short-term rentals

On Feb. 14, 2024, the Douglas County Appraiser’s Office mailed letters to owners of properties identified as short-term rentals to notify them that their assessment classification was going to change… Go to the web page

District Court warns public about potential phone scam

Douglas County has become aware of a potential phone scam where the caller claims to be District Court and then says the person needs to pay a fine or they will be arrested because they missed jury… Go to the web page

State law changes exempt certain personal property from taxation

Kansas lawmakers have approved changes to state law that will exempt several categories of personal property from taxation beginning Jan. 1, 2026. Douglas County Appraiser Brad Eldridge said… Go to the web page

Lone Star Lake on Watch Advisory for blue-green algal blooms

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment added Lone Star Lake to its Watch Advisory today, July 24, for blue-green algal blooms that may be harmful to humans and animals. Lone Star Lake is… Go to the web page

Lone Star Lake remains under Watch Advisory for harmful algal blooms

Lone Star Lake remains under a Watch Advisory for blue-green algal blooms that may be harmful to humans and animals. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment tested the water on Aug. 3, and… Go to the web page

Commission Board Meeting on Wed, April 13, 2011 - 4:00 PM

4:00 p.m.-Convene CONSENT AGENDA(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders;(b) Consider awarding contract for pavement rehabilitation Project No. 2011-11, 31st Street from… Go to the web page