The newest phase of Platte County’s reopening

JUDGE SAYS LAW GRANTS COMMISSION DISCRETION ON THE TOPIC Platte County Circuit Court Judge Megan Benton on Tuesday entered a ruling in favor of the Platte County Commission in a lawsuit that challenged the commission’s decision to not follow the...

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...

CONSTRUCTION EXPECTED TO TAKE NINE MONTHS Nodaway Valley Bank has broken ground for construction of a new, permanent full-service bank facility on the southeast corner of N. 169 Highway and Commercial Street in Smithville. Designed by the Gastinger & Walker...

HE WILL SUCCEED JAY HARRIS Dr. Drew White will become the next superintendent of the Platte County School District (PCR-3) and will officially begin serving in this capacity on July 1, 2026, starting with the 2026-27 school year. He will...