MILTONA — Fifty-six years ago, a tornado ripped through the city of Miltona and in five minutes changed the look of the town. ADVERTISEMENT It happened on Saturday, July 18, 1970 at about 7 p.m. A funnel cloud formed over Lake Miltona, moved across the La... See more
ALEXANDRIA — A 62-year-old Alexandria man was injured in a single-vehicle crash on Sunday morning, June 28. At about 6:06 a.m., the Douglas County Sheriff's Office was notified of a rollover crash at the intersection of County Road 34 NW and Arrowwood Dri... See more
ALEXANDRIA — Construction in the Alexandria area continued its strong momentum in 2025 – with total permitted value increasing 11% from the previous year. The total estimated permitted value reached $141,990,002 – up from 2024’s total of $128,053,763. The... See more
ALEXANDRIA — A few surprises popped up during the filing period, May 19 through June 2, for public offices in Douglas County. There will be a primary election for Alexandria School Board after three candidates filed for position 4 — the incumbent, Laura K... See more
ALEXANDRIA — The crowd couldn't stop tapping their feet to the music of the Americana band, Kat Blue. The four-member group kicked off the Red Willow Arts Coalition 's 2026 Summer Concert Series on Thursday, May 28. The free concerts take place on the Dou... See more
