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 ...
A clean energy nonprofit based in Kansas City has received a $250,000 grant to support planning efforts for potential energy-saving projects in Douglas County. Metropolitan Energy Center was awarded the grant by the Coalition for Green Capital, according to a news release from Douglas County. ...
Douglas County commissioners delayed action on a challenge grant program designed to expand technical training and pre-apprenticeship opportunities for students at the Dwayne Peaslee Technical Center. The initiative is called the “Youth Apprenticeship Challenge Grant,” and county staff ...
To salute veterans this week, Douglas County is joining counties across the nation by lighting up its historic courthouse in green. Through Veterans Day on Nov. 11, the row of green lights will be shining outside the courthouse at 11th and Massachusetts streets, and green lights will also ...