Jackson County, Public Works

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.
Jackson County snow crew employee hit by dump truck, killed Sunday evening
The official reading at Kansas City International Airport was 11 inches, which marks the fourth-largest single-day snowfall total in KC history.
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.
'He can't be replaced': Jackson County public works employee killed during snow removal operations
A decades-long public servant has died in the line of duty during snow removal operations. According to a statement from Jackson County, Everett Carter, 61, had been part of the public works team for the past eight years and spent 40 years working for the county.
Longtime Jackson County Public Works employee dies after being hit by sliding dump truck
A longtime Jackson County Public Works employee died in a crash involving a dump truck on Sunday afternoon in Blue Summit, Missouri.
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.
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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Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office Community Advisory Board offers recommendations, reviews cases
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Missouri lawmakers return to work, select new speaker
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Missouri Legislature starts new session, elects new Speaker of the House
The 103rd Missouri General Assembly convened on Wednesday, marking the start of a new legislative session.Rep. Jon Patterson, ...
Republican wins intraparty contest to take Missouri House speaker’s gavel
Jon Patterson, who faced state Rep. Justin Sparks of Wildwood in the race, easily won the speakership on a 152-10 vote.