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Many questions face taxpayers on Tuesday
SCHOOLS, FIRE DISTRICT, AMBULANCE DISTRICT ASKING FOR APPROVAL Don’t look now but it’s time to start focusing on the issues and candidates who will be gracing your local election ballot on Tuesday, April 8. It’s going to be an active election day, with local topics like...
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Manslaughter charges in deaths of three Chiefs fans
A CASE FROM JANUARY OF 2024 Two men face drug distribution and manslaughter charges in the deaths of three Kansas...
Updated Hwy. 92 widening plans will be revealed
OPEN HOUSE SET MONDAY, MARCH 10 IN PLATTE CITY An unveiling of the latest plans for widening a section of...
Ten minute closure of I-29 set Sunday
Permit work for utility operations will require a full closure on northbound and southbound I-29 just north of Missouri Route...
Platte City’s Hwy. 92 improvement meeting set March 10
The City of Platte City will host an open-house public hearing on Monday, March 10 from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. at...
Landmark On the Road–At the Super Bowl
Courtesy of a couple of Landmark readers, a copy of The Landmark was on the road at the Super Bowl...
City to seek grant for bleacher improvements
AT HARREL FERREL PARK City of Platte City will seek a parks and recreation outreach grant from Platte County in...
45 Years Ago–April 4, 1980
Approximately 150 people attended the 40th anniversary celebration of the Platte City Lions Club Friday, March 28. The banquet, catered...
30 Years Ago–April 6, 1995
Platte County R-3’s $5.48 million bond issue, which required a 4/7ths majority (57%) for approval, was defeated by around 40...
15 Years Ago–April 7, 2010
Sign violations and potential traffic dangers brought two local convenience stores to the attention of Parkville’s board of aldermen in...