Douglas County commissioners approved changes to the county’s employee health care plan on Wednesday in order to keep the plan financially stable for the rest of the year. As the Journal-World reported, in 2025, health care costs had exceeded the budget by $300,000, and current projections ...
Douglas County commissioners will make changes to the county’s employee health care plan on Wednesday as costs are projected to rise 14% next year. The county’s new employee health care plan would start on June 1, 2026. From 2019 through 2025, the plan has performed well, often costing ...
One of the many painstaking parts of the historic Douglas County Courthouse’s recent renovation was DOUGLAS COUNTY COURT HOUSE itself. The decorative lettering near the courthouse’s front entrance was among the features of the more than 100-year-old building that were in bad shape, said ...
If it becomes law, a bill that lets voters block local governments’ property tax increases will probably do a lot of other things behind the scenes, too. And Douglas County Clerk Jamie Shew is trying to figure out what. It could throw a wrench into cities’ and counties’ planning. It ...
The community is invited to a family-friendly event highlighting Douglas County's services, programs and employees. Douglas County is celebrating National County Government Month with "Discovery Day" on Tuesday, April 21, offering activities and games for all ages while giving the public a ...
In a preliminary review of Douglas County’s land use rules, stakeholders are saying that rural development is outpacing the capacity of roads, water and other services. Consulting firm Clarion Associates has been conducting the review since January and met with at least 10 groups to discuss ...