In the Dunk Tank for Cops and Kids

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...

MORE DOCUMENTATION, ADDITIONAL VERIFICATION SUGGESTED Following the release of the 2025 Platte County Senior Citizen Tax Relief Program, Platte County Auditor Kevin Robinson said, "A thorough review of the program's administration is recommended to ensure the accuracy of applicant's information...