A ruling by the Missouri Supreme Court this week on a case that originated in Platte County means victory for Kansas City Power & Light and Platte County Assessor Lisa Pope in legal action that had been brought by the West Platte School District. The case pitted the county assessor against West Platte over a valuation of the Iatan Power Plant. It made it to the Supreme Court level after attorneys for the assessor and KCP&L filed to block a decision by Circuit Judge Gerald McBeth to reject their motions to dismiss the case. Big names in the legal field were a part of the case. KCP&L was represented by Todd Graves, former Platte County Prosecutor and U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri. Former Supreme Court Judge Chip Robertson represented the school district and two Platte County residents in the case.
Platte City Board of Aldermen Tuesday night approved the purchase of a four-wheel drive SUV to be used by the police department. The 4×4 mid-sized SUV police vehicle will be purchased from Thoroughbred Ford in Platte City for $21,520.
After a child was injured during last year’s homecoming parade along Platte City’s Main Street and in response to safety concerns raised by the police department, the Platte County R-3 School District this year will start its annual homecoming parade on Thomas Street, progress north along Fourth and end at Rising Star Elementary School.
