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Starting July 15, Route 460 will be closed two miles east of U.S. 59 Highway. Public Works crews will replace culverts at three locations between East 1400 Road and East 1500 Road. The first location…
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Douglas County Emergency Management encourages residents to stay weather aware and supplement and diversify how they receive information.The National Weather Service office in Topeka is undergoing a…
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At 9 years old, Tim Shoulderblade took his first sip of beer. At 13, he started to use meth after losing both his father and older brother in the span of months.“I lost my father figures – my role…
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Where Does Tax Collection Money Go?
Through appointed boards and other officials, county governments provide parks, libraries, sewers, emergency management, public assistance, and in some cases, hospitals, ambulances, fire service, and community colleges. Last but not least, county government is also responsible for building and maintaining county roads and bridges, providing police protection, building inspections, planning, and zoning services. When it comes to paying for these local services, state laws allow for boards of county commissioners to levy taxes for the general fund and for other specific county purposes.