Public Works, Jackson County

Jackson County avoiding accountability after public works employee killed
Jackson County says it's not to blame in the death of one of its employees who died on the job over the weekend.
Jackson County Public Works employee hit, killed while clearing snow Sunday
A Jackson County, Missouri, Public Works employee was hit and killed Sunday while working to clear snow during this weekend's winter storm. County officials said 61-year-old Everett Carter was killed while working in Blue Summit on Sunday afternoon.
Friend remembers public works employee killed by dump truck during winter storm
A 61-year-old Jackson County Public Works employee has been identified as the victim of a deadly crash involving a dump truck near unincorporated Blue Summit Sunday afternoon.
Questions, concerns after Jackson County public works employee killed
A Jackson County, Missouri, Public Works employee was hit and killed Sunday while working to clear snow during this weekend's winter storm. County officials said 61-year-old Everett Carter was killed while working in Blue Summit on Sunday afternoon.
Longtime Jackson County employee killed by sliding dump truck working in winter storm
A statement from Jackson County identified the employee as Everett Carter, 61, who worked for the county for 40 years.
Jackson County snow crew worker killed by sliding dump truck during blizzard
Everett Carter was a county employee of 40 years, including eight in public works. County officials say his death is a reminder of the risks faced by public servants while ensuring the safety of metro roadways.
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Major 2025 road projects: Jackson County plans to maintain or re-pave more than 50 miles
The Jackson County Department of Transportation completed roadwork on about 60 miles of local roads through paving and ...
Jackson County man accused of firing shots at sheriff's deputies during nine-hour standoff
A Jackson County man has been charged after a nine-hour standoff with deputies responding to reports of gunfire.
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Jackson County announces 2nd independent investigation after death of public works employee
Jackson County requested an independent investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday after the death of a ...
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Man killed in Jackson house fire
The Jackson Fire Department is investigating a fatal fire.Firefighters responded about 11 p.m. Thursday to a home in the 2500 ...
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GameStop closes, a new restaurant is opening and more Jackson County business news
Try a new eatery in Brooklyn, and many businesses opened or closed in 2024. Here are those stories and other recent Jackson ...
One injured after falling into water while hiking in Jackson County during winter storm
A man was injured after falling into water while hiking in Jackson County during the winter storm, sparking an emergency ...
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Jackson County bird flu case the latest in a two-year outbreak
Over the last few weeks bird flu has been found in four commercial flocks in West Michigan with the most recent case being ...
Jackson County man arrested after shooting at deputies in hourslong standoff
A Greenwood, Missouri, man was arrested after a standoff with Jackson County deputies that lasted nearly 12 hours on Monday.
Prince George's County officials provide update on snow removal efforts amid frustration
Acting County Executive Tara Jackson said operations did not meet expectations, but it wasn't for a lack of planning.