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Death investigation underway after inmate dies following medical emergency at Jackson County Detention Center

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 44-year-old inmate who was hospitalized after a medical emergency at the Jackson County Detention Center. The Kansas City Fire ...
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Jackson County eyes bigger jail, but funding to run it remains unclear

Officials say a $190 million bond could fund new construction, but running a larger jail would be far more expensive.