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Environment April 3, 2024 - 8:20 pm

Douglas County Commission adopts open space plan

by Mackenzie Clark

Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday voted to adopt a plan that aims to preserve and promote open space in the county.

Environment March 27, 2024 - 7:18 pm

Douglas County Commission hears more about proposed solar farm; will vote on project in April

by Cuyler Dunn

Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday held a work session to discuss a permit for a proposed massive solar farm north of Lawrence, the first of two meetings focused on the project.

Environment March 22, 2024 - 1:28 pm

Douglas County Commission’s meetings on proposed solar farm coming up; dates set to discuss wind energy regulations

by Lawrence Times

Douglas County commissioners will hold a work session on Wednesday and a special Saturday meeting next month to discuss a permit for a massive solar farm north of Lawrence. The commission has also set dates to consider changes to wind energy regulations.

Crime & Courts March 21, 2024 - 7:30 am

Majority of charges against Kansas Holistic Defenders’ clients get dismissed, report shows

by Mackenzie Clark

The attorneys of Kansas Holistic Defenders saw two-thirds of their clients’ misdemeanor charges dismissed or poised for likely dismissal from September 2022 through September 2023.

Lawrence news February 12, 2024 - 4:12 pm

House panel passes bill altering county commission elections when boards go to 5 members

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Controversy in Pottawatomie and Douglas counties about expansion of county commissions to 5 members surfaced Monday with a Kansas House committee backing a bill mandating new seats be filled at the next general election.

Lawrence news February 7, 2024 - 9:53 pm

Douglas County Commission denies request from developers of project south of Lawrence

by Mackenzie Clark

The Douglas County Commission on Wednesday voted 2-1 against the next step in a plan for the New Boston Crossings development south of Lawrence. However, the denial won’t likely have much of an impact on the project overall.

Environment February 7, 2024 - 12:43 pm

Save the date: Douglas County Commission to hold special meeting on proposed solar farm

by Lawrence Times

Douglas County commissioners will hold a work session and a special Saturday meeting this spring to discuss a permit for a massive solar farm north of Lawrence.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 17, 2024 - 7:23 pm

Power imbalances contribute to homelessness, housing issues in Lawrence, strategic planners say

by Mackenzie Clark

Wages have not kept pace with rising rent rates and utility costs, and that has contributed to Douglas County’s increase in homelessness, subject matter experts told commissioners during a special meeting Wednesday. 

Lawrence news January 16, 2024 - 3:41 pm

Joint city-county meeting to focus on homelessness and housing strategic plan

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence City Commission and Douglas County Commission on Wednesday will hold a joint meeting to review the strategic plan to address homelessness and hear updates on progress.

Lawrence news January 10, 2024 - 6:44 pm

Douglas County renews Smart911 contract; service gives dispatch crucial info in emergencies

by Mackenzie Clark

A service that gives Douglas County first responders extra information to better help people in emergencies will be available for at least five more years under a renewed contract.

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