A water line break at the Douglas County Judicial and Law Enforcement Center early Thursday morning has necessitated that the water be shut off, interrupting normal operations in the building. No estimate was available on when the water line at 111 E. 11th St. would be repaired. The line ...
Leaders got a better idea on Wednesday of how the inside of Douglas County’s new Public Safety Building will look — including office spaces, locker rooms and lobby areas — and of how much the interior work might cost: $6.5 million to $7.5 million. The Douglas County Commission at its ...
The Douglas County Fair was getting into full swing Wednesday with animal, flower, crop, quilting and other competitions. The fair runs through Saturday at the Douglas County Fairgrounds at 19th and Harper streets. See a full schedule of fair events at dgcountyfair.com/.
Douglas County’s Consolidated Fire District No. 1 is eyeing a 9% budget increase and a property tax rate hike for 2026 to increase its staffing and strengthen its savings account for big equipment purchases. On Wednesday, Douglas County commissioners will receive an overview of the rural ...
A community event providing free educational resources, shoes, haircuts, school supplies and more will be held next week to support students and families in the Lawrence school district. The second annual Kids Expo, hosted by the Lawrence Schools Foundation, will take place on Saturday, Aug. ...
When searching for a healthy place to live, you may want to look beyond whether the community has a strong hospital. A thriving arts center also is likely worth seeking, a new study by University of Kansas researchers found. The study in The American Review of Public Administration found that ...