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El Paso County approves utility agreement for Deer Creek road project

The $66,958 agreement covers electrical relocations needed for drainage, roadway and safety improvements on three roads.

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Penley Fire remains 3 acres, 75% contained, sheriff says

Crews were mopping up and strengthening control lines Tuesday evening; no newer official fire or evacuation update was verified by the July 29 UTC cutoff.

Public Safety

Penley Fire estimated at 3 acres as evacuations scaled back west of Sedalia

More than 125 firefighters were protecting about a dozen threatened structures early Monday as officials reduced evacuations; current map boundaries and road status were unavailable.

Public Safety

Evacuation zone ordered for forest fire west of Sedalia

Residents within two miles of West Douglas Fire Station 132 were directed to the Sedalia Post Office; officials had not released acreage, containment or threatened-structure figures by Sunday evening.

Public Safety

Douglas County approves $1.9 million initial Axon package; 10-year cost estimated at $22.8 million

The package includes drones, about 50 additional license-plate readers and a real-time information center, but the public record does not specify a rollout schedule, detailed funding structure or performance targets.

Public Safety

Douglas County approves $223,000 for Search and Rescue vehicle, 2026 support

The $175,000 replacement will serve as a dedicated command post as volunteers respond to missing-person cases, technical rescues and recoveries.