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

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an inmate at the Jackson County Detention Center. The Kansas City Fire Department was called to the 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 ...

Jackson County sheriff’s deputies have released the name of an inmate who died after having a medical emergency at the Jackson County Detention Center last week. The Kansas City Fire Department was ...

STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - A Jackson County deputy died from his injuries after his cruiser collided with horses early Friday morning, according to authorities. The Jackson County Sheriff’s ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Four years after a Louisville mother died a slow painful death in the custody of the Jackson County Jail in Indiana, her family is getting some closure. Ta'Neasha Chappell's ...

A homicide in Jackson is under investigation. According to JPD, a shooting occurred on Dorgan Street at 6:47 p.m. on Sunday evening. There are no details on the victim or any suspects yet. We will ...