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FBI headed to Platte County
Field office expected to open in fall of 2023 On Tuesday, May 17, the Federal Bureau of Investigation hosted an official groundbreaking ceremony at 11180 NW Prairie View Road to mark the start of construction of its new home for the FBI's Kansas City Field Office....
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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...
Bee Creek Bridge replacement set
Bridge to be closed four months The Platte County Department of Public Works has scheduled replacement of the Bee Creek...
Community center needs new roof
It's a $443,500 job The Platte County Community Center North building in Platte City will be getting a new roof....
45 Years Ago–May 20, 1977
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Latham of Kansas City announce the birth of their son, Brian Nelson, on May 12, 1977....
30 Years Ago–May 22, 1992
In a closed session Thursday, the Platte City Board of Aldermen voted to fire Tim Ryan, city administrator. Pearl Brown,...
15 Years Ago–May 16, 2007
Disa Rice, third grade teacher at Siegrist Elementary in the Platte County R-3 School District, received the Fox 4 News...