After nearly 50 years, court is now adjourned for Judge Sally Pokorny
When Kris Wilcoxson heard recently that Judge Sally Pokorny would be retiring on April 10, he made a beeline over to the courthouse to thank her. Pokorny had just wrapped up one of her final sessions of Behavioral Health Court, which she presided over in a multi-zippered black leather jacket ...
Gov. Kelly vetos dozens of bills and budget provisions; legislators have already overridden abortion bill decisions
‘Can’t think of a building more worth it’: More than $2M of renovations complete at Douglas County’s historic courthouse
One of the many painstaking parts of the historic Douglas County Courthouse’s recent renovation was DOUGLAS COUNTY COURT HOUSE itself. The ...
City Showdown: Free State softball survives late push to get 4-3 road win over Lawrence
Lawrence High claims girls soccer City Showdown, 4-2
The Lawrence High Chesty Lions girls soccer team is on a roll. Lawrence High won its third straight match and ran its season record to 5-1 with ...
Douglas County commissioners approve changes to employee health care plan to address increasing health care costs
Douglas County commissioners to consider employee health care plan changes as costs expected to increase
Douglas County commissioners will make changes to the county’s employee health care plan on Wednesday as costs are projected to rise 14% next ...
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After nearly 50 years, court is now adjourned for Judge Sally Pokorny
Lawrence Police Department announces 28-year-old officer’s death
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Event connects families with early childhood resources
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After nearly 50 years, court is now adjourned for Judge Sally Pokorny
Alvamar homeowners sue golf course ownership, seeking $26M in damages and restoration of defunct golf holes
