Capturing the scene of an American Bald Eagle scanning the landscape near Platte City was the challenge accepted by local photographer Debra Brechbiel. Debra presented her artwork during a recent ceremony at City Hall where city officials presented her the coveted “Mayor’s Choice Award.” Each month, Platte City Mayor Frank Offutt invites artists of all ages to submit their artwork for display at City Hall.
Arguments heard in children’s tax lawsuit
JUDGE TAKES MATTER UNDER ADVISEMENT In a court hearing that lasted about an hour, Platte County Circuit Court Judge Megan Benton on Monday morning listened to arguments from all sides in the lawsuit over the children's fund services tax issue....