The new building has security features, more space for civil and criminal deputy clerks, and acts as a more central location.

According to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, a Jackson County detention officer has been arrested on assault and battery charges.

The report comes after a concerned whistleblower came forward, forcing the city to inspect the county-owned facility. Sign up for our Newsletters The Kansas City Fire Department's Bureau of Fire ...

If Kansas City builds its detention center, it would go next to where Jackson County is building its jail. It would cost more than $200 million to build, which is an expense Kansas City Councilman ...