Community members packed an open house to give feedback on a long-term vision for the Wakarusa River Corridor, voicing concerns about development and suggesting ideas for access, conservation and honoring Indigenous history. On Thursday, Douglas County staff hosted an open house for community ...
Douglas County commissioners executed an updated agreement related to the South Lawrence Trafficway expansion project on Wednesday, outlining the city and county’s payments to cover the project’s cost. The new three-party agreement between the county, the City of Lawrence and the Kansas ...
Lawrence’s police chief and the county’s director of behavioral health projects are serving as co-chairs of a new countywide group that seeks to provide better care to people in crisis. Douglas County commissioners at their Wednesday meeting will consider approving a proposed charter for ...
Douglas County commissioners reviewed their 2026 legislative priorities, weighing language on federal influence impacting state and local governments. On Wednesday, county commissioners discussed its set of priorities and recommendations for the Kansas Legislature, which called for strong ...
Douglas County is hosting an open house for residents to provide more input on what the future of the Wakarusa River corridor in Douglas County should include. The open house will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, at the Douglas County Public Works building, 3755 E. 25th St. The ...
Douglas County commissioners will discuss its set of priorities and recommendations for the Kansas Legislature on Wednesday, calling for strong local governance, balanced economic growth, sustainable infrastructure and more. The statement emphasizes the county’s protection of its ...