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- Archived County News Prior to Dec. 31, 2013
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Archived County News Prior to Dec. 31, 2013
This section contains a list of archived county news items that were posted prior to December 31, 2013.
UPDATE: Formal Charges Filed Against Suspect in Double-Murder Case
Press Release 07/24/2002 - Formal charges were been filed against Damien C. Lewis, 22, on July 18, 2002 for the murders of George "Pete" Wallace and Wyonna Chandlee on July 10, 2002. At Lewis' July 24, 2002 preliminary hearing...
Garage Sale/Fundraiser to Benefit Douglas County Senior Services
County News 07/17/2002 - Douglas County Senior Services will be having a garage sale/fundraiser at the Lawrence Senior Center on Thursday, July 18, 2002. It will take place at 745 Vermont in Lawrence, KS. The garage sale wil...
The Lawrence Farmer's Market is Open for Business
County News 07/18/2002 - The Lawrence Farmer's Market in the Downtown District is the oldest and largest farmer's market in the state. Located on the east side of Vermont Street between 10th and 11th Streets, this wonderful ...
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
Press Release 07/16/2002 - Homes are full of hazardous substances. Detergents, degreasers, household cleaners, automotive lubricants, paint strippers, stain removers, and do-it-yourself aids have made our homes miniature chemi...
Saturday Benefit Breakfast at Lawrence's Fire Station 1 to benefit Missouri Children's Burn Camp
Press Release 07/12/2002 - Sponsored by the Local 1596 Firefighter's Union in a joint effort with the KC Regional Firefighters' Burn Foundation, a special benefit breakfast will take place at Fire Station 1 in Lawrence, KS fro...
Fireworks Safety Information for the City of Lawrence
Press Release 07/03/2002 - Citizens may ignite or discharge fireworks legally on private property in the City of Lawrence, with property owner permission, during the following times only: <b>July 2 from 9am to 10pm July...
4th of July Festivities for Baldwin City, Eudora, and Lawrence
County News 06/25/2002 - There will be fireworks displays at three Douglas County locations...Baldwin City, Eudora, and Lawrence. <b>LAWRENCE</b>- Run by the Lawrence Jaycee's, this event is FREE to the public. There wi...
A Day Out With Thomas
County News 06/03/2002 - Fans will have an opportunity to meet Thomas the Tank Engine when the beloved train pulls into the Midland Railway station June 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, and 16, 2002 during the first national Day Out With Th...
The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life
County News 06/03/2002 - Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs of your American Cancer Society. During the event, teams of people gather a...
Silent Auction - Selling Used Computers, Printers & Computer Equipment
Press Release 05/13/2002 - <b>Date:</b> Saturday, May 18, 2002 <b>Time:</b> 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. <b>Location</b> Douglas County Courthouse 1100 Massachusetts, 2nd floor Commission Meeting Room Lawrence, KS ...
Archived County News After Dec. 31, 2013
This section contains a list of archived county news items that were posted after to December 31, 2013.
County and District Court Offices to be Closed Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28, 2014 (11/25/2014 5:00:00 PM)
Douglas County and District Court offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28, 2014 for the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Read More >>
2014 Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes (11/17/2014 9:00:00 AM)
2014 Personal Property taxes will be mailed on November 17th, 2014. Read More >>
No Jury Trials for Monday, November 17 (11/14/2014 4:15:00 PM)
Jurors for the November 17th session are now in service. Read More >>
District Court Offices Closed Tuesday, November 11, 2014 (11/10/2014 9:15:00 AM)
District Court offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 for the Veterans Day holiday. Read More >>
Attorneys Required to Utilize E-filing Effective January 5, 2015 (11/5/2014 4:00:00 PM)
Effective January 5, 2015, the Douglas County District Court will require all licensed attorneys to utilize the Kansas Courts Electronic Filing System to submit new cases and documents for filing. Read More >>
Jury Convicts Wichita Resident of Felony Theft (10/1/2014 5:30:00 PM)
Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson announces today a jury convicted Wichita resident Erica C. Read More >>
Route 458 Opened to Traffic (9/18/2014 11:45:00 AM)
The Douglas County Public Works Department announces that construction of improvements on Route 458 from approximately E1050 to US-59 highway is substantially complete, and the road is now open to traffic through construction. Read More >>
County Courthouse Closed Due to Suspicious Item (9/12/2014 5:00:00 AM)
An employee observed a suspicious item, two plastic water bottles with some type of liquid in them, near the handicap entrance to the courthouse. Read More >>
County and District Court Offices to be Closed Monday, September 1, 2014 (8/29/2014 4:45:00 PM)
Douglas County & District Court offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2014 for the Labor Day holiday. Read More >>
District Attorney's Office News for the week of August 25, 2014 (8/29/2014 3:30:00 PM)
Jury Conviction A jury convicted Lawrence resident Jeanette R. Read More >>