Colorado's newest fire department faces first major test with Douglas County wildfire
Colorado’s newest fire department had its first significant test over the weekend as a wildfire broke out in Douglas County.
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Douglas County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council adopts strategic plan for improving the criminal legal system
The Douglas County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council has adopted a new three-year strategic plan focusing on how to ...
New prescribed fire started in Douglas County on Feb. 8
A new prescribed burn, called Montreal 21/22, was initiated 7:51 a.m. Feb. 8 in Douglas County. The prescribed fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for ...
2 displaced after Douglas County basement fire involving lithium-ion batteries
Two residents of an unincorporated Douglas County home are finding overnight accommodations after a fire broke out inside ...
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In health care, child care, research and more, Douglas County organizations try to maintain business as usual despite threats to federal funding
Federal funds could help improve Lawrence’s sidewalks and transit infrastructure. They provide child care for Douglas ...
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Man uses snow blowing tractor to fight chicken coop fire in Douglas County
An Alexandria man attempted to extinguish a chicken coop fire early Tuesday morning by using a tractor to blow snow onto the ...
Federal funding delay puts Douglas County programs on alert
Two local programs that provide child and health care in Douglas County were affected by the broad federal funding freeze which was announced by the Trump administration Jan. 27 and then blocked by a ...
Teen driver accused in woman's death gets misdemeanor charge, Douglas County sheriff says
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office said a teenager who they say killed a 79-year-old woman will stay in juvenile court.
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Douglas County Government Offices to Close for Presidents Day, Services Remain Online
Douglas County Government offices will close for Presidents Day on February 17, 2025, but online services remain available.
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Douglas County collected more money than expected in 2024; commissioners to consider $30M in transfers
New figures are in for Douglas County’s 2024 finances, and it is shaping up to be a year of big gains for several of the county’s savings accounts. The county’s general operating fund — which pays for ...