By order of Sheriff Darren Weekly, Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in place for unincorporated areas of Douglas County. Ordinance No. O-012-004 restricts open fires, open burning and the use of fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County.
January 27, 2026
Pictured: North Fork Fire firefighter demonstrates use of gear purchased with PILT funds. Douglas County’s six rural fire protection districts were recognized by the Board of Douglas County Commissioners with vital firefighting funds to help…
Pictured: North Fork Fire firefighter demonstrates use of gear purchased with PILT funds. Douglas County’s…
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2026
Make your plans now to attend the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo July 24 – Aug. 2, 2026. Tickets are on sale for the opening night concert featuring country music’s legendary Trace Adkins at 7:30…
Make your plans now to attend the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo July 24 –…
Read MoreJanuary 22, 2026
Are you looking to kick off a family adventure in 2026? How about exploring Douglas County’s 65,000 acres of pristine open spaces and trails while learning about native wildlife and habitats in a fun and…
Are you looking to kick off a family adventure in 2026? How about exploring Douglas…
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2026
Are you a sculptor, with a work in progress or a completed piece that needs to be seen? Consider submitting your artwork to the well-established Douglas County Art Encounters public art program in 2026. Founded…
Are you a sculptor, with a work in progress or a completed piece that needs…
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2026
You’ve likely been hearing a lot in the news about fraud related to public assistance programs, such as food and childcare assistance. Keep reading to learn how Douglas County Human Services supports families in need,…
You’ve likely been hearing a lot in the news about fraud related to public assistance…
Read MoreJanuary 20, 2026
Effective Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, Commissioner George Teal will serve as Chair of the Board of Douglas County Commissioners. Commissioner Kevin Van Winkle will serve as Vice Chair. Leadership roles are voted upon by a majority.…
Effective Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, Commissioner George Teal will serve as Chair of the Board…
Read MoreJanuary 16, 2026
You know that in Douglas County, we are committed to continuously improving and protecting our open spaces. At a Business Meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 13, the Board of County Commissioners unanimously voted to allocate funding…
You know that in Douglas County, we are committed to continuously improving and protecting our…
Read MoreJanuary 15, 2026
Is your organization invested in improving the lives of those with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in Douglas County and looking to expand services? Consider applying for the County’s IDD Housing and Supportive Services Grant.…
Is your organization invested in improving the lives of those with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities…
Read MoreJanuary 15, 2026
Information courtesy of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office: Public safety officials in Douglas County announced today that DougCoAlert is now available to all residents, replacing the previous CodeRed system. DougCoAlert is a free service that…
Information courtesy of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office: Public safety officials in Douglas County announced…
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