December 21, 2025

SHAWNEE- An Ottawa man lost his life while working as a trash collector yesterday.  Gary Anderson, 61, was a trash collector for Deffenbaugh who was on the job yesterday in Shawnee.  The Kansas City Star reports Anderson was preparing to pick up a load when his unoccupied truck rolled over him, taking his life. Occupational Safety and Health Administration officials say they’re going to investigate. Anderson worked for Deffenbaugh for nearly three years.

Saturday, February 4 12:53 p.m.

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