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Douglas County Jury Clears Young Father Accused in Contentious Custody Dispute

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Lawrence, Kansas — In a court case that centered on conflicting narratives, Connor Ray Weil, a 21-year-old father, stood accused of aggravated battery and making criminal threats against the mother of his child. After two hours of deliberation, a Douglas County District Court jury cleared Weil of all charges. The allegations stemmed from an incident in June 2024, where the 27-year-old mother claimed Weil pushed her down the stairs during an escalating argument and menacingly threatened to topple a heavy dresser upon her. The confrontation allegedly occurred just days after Weil was granted unsupervised visitation … Read more

Governor Roy Cooper Appoints Judge Douglas Green as New Superior Court Judge in Alamance County

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Raleigh, N.C. — Governor Roy Cooper has announced the appointment of Judge Douglas Green to the superior court bench of Alamance County’s District 17, following the retirement of Judge Tom Lambeth. The appointment marks a significant advancement in Judge Green’s extensive legal career. Judge Green, who has been serving as a district court judge within the same district, brings a wealth of experience to his new role. His diverse background in law includes a notable tenure as an assistant attorney general for the North Carolina Department of Justice. Furthermore, Green’s contributions to the regional legal … Read more

Douglas County Community Academy Offers Residents Hands-On Law Enforcement Training

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Douglas County, NE — Local residents were given a rare glimpse into the daily pressures and quick decisions law enforcement officers face during a special event that wrapped up a month-long community academy hosted by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO). The academy culminated in a hands-on training day that included simulations of shoot/don’t shoot scenarios, a deep dive into SWAT team maneuvers, and traffic stop protocols. During the event, Deputy Ryan Falkner of the DCSO demonstrated the proper techniques for handling firearms under pressure. He meticulously explained the importance of stance and mindset when … Read more

Douglas County School Board Members Face Legal Heat Over Public Records Dispute

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Minden, NV — A lawsuit about public records has led to admissions of confusion and possibly untrained conduct among Douglas County School Board trustees. The case, focused on allegations of trustees conducting board business outside of official meetings, wrapped up recently in Douglas County District Court, presided over by Judge Thomas Gregory. The controversy began when multiple public records requests were submitted by locals Joe Girdner, Robbe Lehmann, Dean Miller, and Marty Swisher in May and July 2023. These requests targeted trustees Katherine Dickerson, David Burns, Susan Jansen, and Doug Englekirk, accusing them of withholding … Read more