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Authorities seek two persons of interest in shooting
Man shot to death in yard of a Platte County residence A man was shot to death in the yard of a residence in Platte County Tuesday night, and authorities are looking for two persons of interest. Authorities are investigating the incident as a possible homicide....
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Parkville sanctuary is a chance to connect with nature
It's another 90-degree day with 80 percent humidity, but under a native and stately canopy inside the Parkville Nature Sanctuary...
Splash park fun
The City of Platte City's new splash park at 1009 Second Street was a popular place Monday, May 30 on...
Banneker School membership drive set
Construction of original school started in 1885 The Banneker School Restoration Project is announcing a Juneteenth Membership Drive on Saturday,...
Blood moon a-risin’
A total lunar eclipse took place in the night sky on May 15 into May 16. This photo was taken...
Reporter will offer ‘Memories of a War Bride’
Event sponsored by local historical society Stories of European women who met and married servicemen during World War II are...
Memorial Day Weekend Celebration planned
There will be a Memorial Day Weekend Celebration in Parkville. The Evans Midland Empire Shows Carnival will be in Historic...
45 Years Ago–June 24, 1977
Rev. Eugene McFarland read the marriage vows at the Barry Church June 11 for Miss Vickie Edmonds and Wayne Moore....
30 Years Ago–June 26, 1992
The engagement of Michelle Lee Capps, Kansas City, to Darren Wayne Baker, Kansas City, has been announced. The bride-to-be is...
15 Years Ago–June 20, 2007
Several thousand people attended Parkville's River Jam festival in English Landing Park on Friday and Saturday. The 12th annual Blues,...