Lawrence residents have purchased more than $750 worth of school supplies through the Lawrence Municipal Court’s “School Supplies for Fines” program.
Now in its third year, the program allows participants who have outstanding fines to bring $15 worth of approved school supplies and the receipt to the court in exchange for a $50 credit toward fines for traffic infractions or parking tickets.
The ...
Douglas County commissioners have approved the location for a new fire station in northwestern Lawrence, aiming to close coverage gaps and improve emergency response times in the area.
On Wednesday, county commissioners voted 4-0, with Commissioner Shannon Reid absent, to approve 555 Stoneridge Drive as the location for Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical’s new fire station, also known as “Station 6.” ...
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday will consider joining a regional emergency resource-sharing agreement designed to streamline aid across Kansas and Missouri counties during disasters.
The agreement the commission will consider joining is called the Kansas City Regional Resource Sharing Agreement, and it's intended to improve the coordination of emergency resources, personnel and services from ...
Community members can support Douglas County fire departments during cardiac emergencies by downloading a mobile app that alerts nearby individuals when someone needs help.
The mobile app, PulsePoint, is a free tool that connects users with real-time emergency alerts in their area. It allows Douglas County residents to assist individuals experiencing cardiac emergencies before professional first responders ...
An urban farm in Douglas County could be permanently preserved to support beginning farmers, and county commissioners on Wednesday discussed how it could impact future development.
The commissioners received an update on a partnership between Douglas County and the Kansas Land Trust, which has identified three key voluntary land conservation projects to implement as part of the county’s Open Space Plan. ...
Douglas County commissioners will hear about three conservation projects currently underway, including a forest corridor with recreational opportunities, prairie preservation and urban farming.
On Wednesday, county commissioners will receive an update on a partnership between Douglas County and the Kansas Land Trust, which has identified three key voluntary land conservation easement projects as part of the ...
