Douglas County commissioners expressed an interest in raising motor vehicle fees in 2027, but just how high will be determined during budget discussions next month. Commissioners are wanting to take advantage of a new Kansas law passed this year, Senate Bill 325, that authorizes them to ...
Currently, Douglas County residents pay a $3 fee to the county treasurer's office when renewing their vehicle tags, but that may jump to $10 next year. Douglas County commissioners at their Wednesday meeting will consider increasing motor vehicle fees in 2027 by $7, now that a new state law ...
Douglas County’s emergency response operations have relocated to a new Public Safety Building, providing a larger and safer space for staff as the county prepares for the FIFA World Cup and the remainder of the severe weather season. The Douglas County Emergency Communications and Emergency ...
Behavioral health leaders are exploring the idea of a "clubhouse" that would provide adults with serious mental illness a non-clinical space to build skills, connections and independence. A key objective in the behavioral health focus area of the county’s Community Health Improvement Plan ...
A Douglas County supportive housing program helping chronically homeless residents secure stable housing has generated an estimate of nearly $108,000 in public service savings, according to a new county analysis. A work session was requested by the Douglas County Commission to provide an ...
A Democratic challenger, Milton Scott has filed to take on the incumbent for the Douglas County Commission's 1st District seat. Scott, who previously ran for Lawrence City Commission in 2021, will be facing incumbent Patrick Kelly in the Democratic primary election. Scott said he was running ...