Tag: Jackson County

POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, KS — Health officials have issued a boil water advisory for rural residents in Pottawatomie and Jackson...

A traffic stop in Jackson County, KS, led to the arrest of two residents, D'Angelo Crosby and Debbie Shefferd, on drug-related charges. Crosby, 44, was charged with possession of cocaine, while Shefferd, 68, faced charges for possession of marijuana. Both were booked into the Jackson County Jail.

A 48-year-old woman from Clay Center, Rebecca Blackburn, was arrested on July 16, 2025, in the Jackson County Sheriff's Office parking lot. She faces multiple charges, including possession of methamphetamine and aggravated violation of the offender registration act. Details on the incident's circumstances remain undisclosed.

A 60-year-old Topeka woman, Colette McKinnon, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine in the parking lot of the Jackson County Sheriff's Office after accompanying someone turning themselves in on an outstanding warrant. The arrest occurred late on May 12th, and the investigation is ongoing.

A 32-year-old Topeka woman, Kaley Rae Lindberg, was arrested for drug offenses after a traffic stop in Jackson County on January 25th. Police Service Dog Duke alerted to narcotics in her vehicle, leading to the discovery of methamphetamine, THC, and drug paraphernalia. Lindberg faces multiple charges and is in jail.

Jackson County voters rejected a stadium sales tax extension, impacting plans for a new downtown baseball stadium and Arrowhead Stadium renovations. Despite significant investment in the "yes" campaign by the Royals and Chiefs, strong opposition from community groups and small businesses led to a 58% vote against the proposal. The tax extension's failure means it will end in 2031, coinciding with the teams' leases.

The Kansas City Chiefs and the Kansas City Royals today announced their commitment to remain in Jackson County if...

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for a portion...

UPDATE: The Kansas Bureau of Investigation incorrectly stated that the injured man was Shannon Wren, 41, of Leoti in...