Douglas County Jail July 11, 2019 Michael Boyink/Herald Framing work continues on the new Douglas County Jail building. The county broke ground on the project on December 10th, 2018. Construction is expected to take another 6-10 months. Posted in Douglas County, Featured Story Related Posts County’s Population Down 15.4% August 19, 2021 COVID-19 Outbreak Puts Sheriff’s Office on Emergency Status July 22, 2021 Douglas County a COVID Hotspot July 22, 2021 Pioneer Festival Seeks Volunteers May 6, 2021 National Honor Society Seniors May 6, 2021