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. Additional information on fire restrictions stages can be located at the Douglas County Emergency Management website.
August 8, 2025
We are planning for the future—and your voice is a critical part of the process. The 2050 Transportation Plan is a forward-looking effort to create a smarter, safer, and more connected transportation system across Douglas…
We are planning for the future—and your voice is a critical part of the process.…
Read MoreAugust 8, 2025
Information courtesy of Douglas County Sheriff: 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…
Information courtesy of Douglas County Sheriff: By order of Sheriff Darren Weekly, Stage 1 Fire…
Read MoreAugust 6, 2025
Over the last 20 years, nearly 3,000 young people in Douglas County have used their voices to better the lives of youth in our community through the Douglas County Youth Initiative. Now, it’s time to…
Over the last 20 years, nearly 3,000 young people in Douglas County have used their…
Read MoreAugust 4, 2025
Did you know that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men report experiencing domestic violence in their lifetime? That’s why in November 2024, Douglas County purchased a facility to be used as a…
Did you know that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men report experiencing…
Read MoreAugust 1, 2025
Pictured: Dawson Butte Open Space To thank you for 30 years of support for the Parks, Trails, Historic Resources, and Open Space Fund, our Open Space and Natural Resources Department is hosting a series of public…
Pictured: Dawson Butte Open Space To thank you for 30 years of support for the Parks,…
Read MoreJuly 30, 2025
Pictured: Cherokee Ranch and Castle in Sedalia Thanks to your support, a historic landmark will live on in Douglas County. At their July 22 Business Meeting, Douglas County Commissioners approved $575,000 to go toward repairs…
Pictured: Cherokee Ranch and Castle in Sedalia Thanks to your support, a historic landmark will…
Read MoreJuly 29, 2025
The 2025 Douglas County Fair & Rodeo is in full swing - one must-see event on the schedule is the Junior Livestock Sale, where local 4-H participants sell their beef, swine, sheep, poultry, goats and…
The 2025 Douglas County Fair & Rodeo is in full swing - one must-see event…
Read MoreJuly 28, 2025
Do you have old electronics lying around that you don’t know what to do with? There are resources to safely dispose of this waste here in Douglas County. Bring your old electronics, also known as…
Do you have old electronics lying around that you don’t know what to do with?…
Read MoreJuly 23, 2025
Imagine a one-stop shop for your hard-to-dispose waste – slash from a fire mitigation project, old electronics and hazardous waste. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners took steps toward that vision today, breaking ground on…
Imagine a one-stop shop for your hard-to-dispose waste – slash from a fire mitigation project,…
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