Local woman hopes story reminds people to check smoke detectors in homes

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — As the clocks change this weekend, Judy Kashka is telling the story of her granddaughter Taylor Jackson to remind people about another change in their home.

“It’s your worst nightmare to bury a child, much less a grandchild. It just You don’t think it’s ever going to be you,” she said.

Taylor was 8 years old, and in October of 2011, went to a sleepover at a friend’s house where she had stayed before. A fire started in the attic…

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