The heated tents are set up and a campsite in northern Lawrence is now ready to begin accepting some of the more than 100 homeless people currently living outside. Many of the existing campsites where homeless people are currently living are located along the Kansas River and in wooded areas ...
Two progressive candidates who opposed Douglas County’s plan to expand its jail appeared set to win election to the County Commission. In the early ballot returns, Democratic candidates Shannon Reid and Shannon Portillo held strong leads over their Republican challengers for the County ...
Several local candidates on Tuesday were on the path to win election to Douglas County positions as they earned votes in uncontested races. While most faced party challengers during the August primary elections, the Democratic candidates for the county’s sheriff, district attorney, clerk, ...
Even before polls opened Tuesday, Douglas County residents were on track to cast a record number of ballots in the 2020 general election. Strong advance voting in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic put the county above 50% voter turnout before Election Day, and it looked as if the county ...
The construction of a new church and the reclamation of a rock quarry in rural Douglas County are on tap for the County Commission to consider this week. During their meeting Wednesday, the commissioners will consider a site plan for Clinton Presbyterian Church to build a 4,244-square-foot ...
A Democrat running for a Douglas County Commission seat traditionally held by Republicans has a steep financial advantage over her opponent. Shannon Portillo, a Democrat running for the County Commission’s 3rd District seat, reported raising about 10 times more money than her Republican ...