Due to two large grass fires on Wednesday that are now under control, Douglas County leaders have declared an emergency, which will let them access state fire prevention resources during Thursday's windy conditions. During the County Commission’s meeting on Wednesday, commissioners signed a ...
To celebrate National County Government Month, Douglas County will host a community event to highlight services and programs and recognize the dedication of county employees. The family-friendly event is known as Discovery Day, and it will be held from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April ...
Douglas County received a $500,000 grant from the Kansas Department of Transportation to add a high-friction surface treatment to rural roads. The funds will cover high-friction surface treatment in two locations – the first is on a curve on Route 1055 and the other is on the "approach to a ...
Douglas County commissioners will consider approving grant awards to organizations supporting natural and cultural heritage conservation projects. The Natural and Cultural Grant Program provides community organizations and businesses with a competitive funding opportunity to carry out ...
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday raised concerns about the City of Lawrence’s planned 2026 budget cuts to Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical and the impact that those reductions would have on the county. On April 1, Lawrence city commissioners — facing the need for $6.6 million ...
A mobile team specializing in de-escalating mental health emergencies in Douglas County responded to nearly 80% more incidents in 2024 than in 2023 thanks to a change that made it easier to access, county leaders heard on Wednesday. The Douglas County Commission heard a presentation at its ...