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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.
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.
Day 1 of Severe Weather Awareness Week (3/3/2014 11:30:00 AM)
Douglas County Emergency Management, Topeka National Weather Service, and the Kansas Division of Emergency Management have proclaimed March 3-7, 2014 as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Douglas County and Kansas. Read More >>
Severe Weather Awareness Week and Upcoming Trainings (3/3/2014 11:15:00 AM)
Douglas County Emergency Management has partnered with the Topeka National Weather Service and the Kansas Division of Emergency Management to request your participation in “Kansas Severe Weather Awareness Week” activities March 3-7, 2014. Read More >>
Topeka Resident Sentenced for Second Degree Murder and Other Charges (2/28/2014 3:15:00 PM)
Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson announces Topeka resident Brittny Marie Adams, 20; was sentenced today to serve 155 months in the custody of the Kansas Department of Corrections for intentional second degree murder and six months for each of two counts of felony criminal threat, which were made to a corrections officer at the Douglas County Jail. Read More >>
Deadline for Trucks Fast Approaching (2/18/2014 3:15:00 PM)
Time is running out on a two month grace period for Commercial heavy trucks and trailers to renew their registration in the new Commercial Motor Vehicle system. Read More >>
District Court Offices Closed Monday, February 17, 2014 (2/17/2014 9:00:00 AM)
District Court offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2014 for the Presidents Day holiday. Read More >>
District Attorney Branson Comments on Supreme Court Decision in Martin Miller Murder Case (2/14/2014 5:45:00 PM)
District Attorney Charles Branson responds to today’s Kansas Supreme Court decision regarding the Martin Miller murder case. Read More >>
Lawrence Man Charged With Attempted First Degree Murder (2/14/2014 5:45:00 PM)
Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson announces Lawrence resident JD Turner, 34, was charged today with attempted first degree murder. Read More >>
Dust Control available to residents on rock roads (2/7/2014 5:45:00 PM)
The Board of County Commissioners of Douglas County, through the Public Works Department, is making available a "user fee" dust palliative program to interested county residents. Read More >>
County Offices Closed Until 1PM Wed. Feb. 5th Due to Inclement Weather (2/4/2014 10:15:00 PM)
Douglas County offices will open at 1:00 p. Read More >>
District Court Closed Wed. Feb. 5th Due to Inclement Weather (2/4/2014 6:45:00 PM)
The District Court offices will be closed Wednesday, February 5th, 2014 due to inclement weather. Read More >>