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Nearly 100 criminal defense attorneys signed an open letter to Sheriff Darryl Forté and other Jackson County officials Thursday, stating that the new…
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This story has been updated and clarified with quotes from Presiding Judge David Byrn from the court transcript.New security measures at the Jackson…
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Missouri Corrections Department To Counties: The Check's In The Mail For Housing Inmates, EventuallyCounties across Missouri hoped this was the year that the Department of Corrections would make headway on the $20-$30 million they’re owed for housing…
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The family of a woman who died in custody at the Jackson County Detention Center in 2017 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit claiming workers ignored the…
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The Jackson County Courthouse will remain closed until February 19.County Executive Frank White announced the decision Thursday at the Independence,…
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Jackson County legislators had lots of questions for Sheriff Darryl Forte, given that he just took over the troubled downtown jail.But at a budget hearing…
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It's pretty much unanimous now: The Jackson County Detention Center needs to be replaced. That's according to two new, separate studies released Friday…
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Segment 1: Former DESE commissioner says, "the decison to bring me back needed to be about doing what's best for the children in the state of…
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Voters who waded through a maze of questions said 'yes' to several changes to the charter for Jackson County, Missouri, though many others didn't pass.The…
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Jackson County property owners should brace for a property tax hike when they get their December bill.County legislators Wednesday voted 9-0 to roll back…
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Tuesday’s Democratic primary for Jackson County Executive pits incumbent Frank White against two challengers: Matthew Merryman and Jeremy Raines, both of…
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Segment 1: Matthew Merryman wants to be the next Jackson County executive.A former public defender and political newcomer from Kansas City is challenging…