A man sitting on railroad tracks just outside of Parkville was killed Monday night when he was hit by a train.
John B. Molenkamp, 55, of Platte County, was dead at the scene, according to authorities. Engineers of the eastbound train saw someone sitting on the south rail at about 9:50 p.m. Monday. Emergency brakes were applied on the train.
A cap, a pair of sunglasses and a half-empty can of beer were found at the scene.
The Exchange Bank and Trust of Atchison, Kan. has filed an application with the state for permission to establish a branch bank in Platte City. Plans are for Exchange Bank to be located in the former National Bank of Kansas...
The body of Francis M. Bell, 72, Platte County Assessor, was recovered Friday afternoon, May 23, 1975, on a private lake at his home after several hours searching. He was apparently in a boating accident. Bell was well-known throughout Platte...
You have probably seen a moving van of Beltmann-Shelby American is parked near the doors of the new Plate County Administration Building as moving crews and county workers move items into the new offices. The new building houses administrative offices...
Proposed site for Nodaway Valley Bank branch in Platte City New commercial structures are planned for three businesses in Platte City, including a bank building and two medical-related facilities. DJ Gehrt, city administrator for Platte City, says new buildings are...
