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Sections of trail will close during resurfacing
Platte County Parks and Recreation announces upcoming closures along the Prairie Creek Greenway (PCG) trail system in Platte City, as...
Read moreDetailsCounty assessor launches sales validation process
FARR STRESSING COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC EDUCATION The Platte County Assessor's Office is announcing the implementation of its sales validation process...
Read moreDetailsParkville company earns World Cup business
Metro Rolloff Container Services of Parkville has been awarded the contract to provide portable restroom services for the KC2026 World...
Read moreDetailsTony Luetkemeyer running for Platte County prosecutor
State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer announced his candidacy for Platte County Prosecuting Attorney, pledging to continue his record of supporting law...
Read moreDetailsParkville Microbrew Fest returns at English Landing
Featuring more than 60 breweries, the annual Parkville Microbrew Fest returns soon. The longest-standing beer festival in Kansas City, the...
Read moreDetailsDr. Gena Ross on ballot for presiding commissioner
Dr. Gena L. Ross has announced her candidacy for presiding commissioner of Platte County, emphasizing transparency in government, responsible long-term...
Read moreDetailsState Rep. Mike Jones is running for state senate
State Rep. Mike Jones has announced his candidacy for Missouri Senate, seeking to represent Platte and Buchanan Counties and to...
Read moreDetailsNick Palmer running for Platte County recorder
Nick Palmer has announced his candidacy for Platte County Recorder of Deeds, and he's asking for your support on Aug....
Read moreDetailsWorld Cup: Will estimated boost in traffic, revenue materialize?
SOME EARLY SIGNS SAY PERHAPS NOT It’s still early, but there are some signs that perhaps government entities may want...
Read moreDetailsMore than $500k given by county in park grants
More than $500,000 in park grants have been awarded by the Platte County Commission this year, using proceeds from the...
Read moreDetailsSheriff won’t willingly give up $315k in budget
VANOVER HAD ASKED FOR RETURN OF CLERICAL ERROR It appears the Platte County Sheriff’s Office will be keeping a disputed...
Read moreDetailsTony Luetkemeyer running for Platte County prosecutor
MARK GIBSON WITHDRAWING AS CANDIDATE State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer has announced his candidacy for Platte County Prosecuting Attorney, pledging to...
Read moreDetailsVariety of questions, issues, candidates face voters April 7
POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 6 A.M. TO 7 P.M. Many issues and candidates will be on the ballot at...
Read moreDetailsJim Bosch announces run for county collector
EDGERTON RESIDENT WAS BORN AND RAISED NEAR WESTON Jim Bosch, a lifelong Platte County resident, has announced his candidacy for...
Read moreDetailsDale Brouk, business leader, files for presiding commissioner
EXPERIENCED IN FINANCE, REAL ESTATE Longtime Platte County resident, CPA, and business executive Dale Brouk has announced that he is...
Read moreDetailsZahnd pulls out of race, assistant Gibson files
VETERAN PROSECUTOR SAYS HE'LL RETIRE DEC. 31 Veteran Platte County Prosecutor Eric Zahnd withdrew from his reelection effort shortly before...
Read moreDetailsIt’s Hoeger vs. Brune for mayor of Platte City
A FOUR-YEAR TERM AWAITS THE WINNER There’s a contested mayoral race on the ballot in Platte City on Tuesday, April...
Read moreDetailsZahnd pulls out of race, assistant Gibson files
LONGTIME PROSECUTOR SAYS HE'LL RETIRE ON DEC. 31 Veteran Platte County Prosecutor Eric Zahnd withdrew from his reelection effort shortly...
Read moreDetailsNorthland Ethnic Festival set for April 11
Northland Ethnic Festival is set for April 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Platte Purchase Middle School, 9400...
Read moreDetailsHolly Cayer announces bid for county collector
With 15 years experience in the Platte County Collector's Office and holding the title of assistant chief deputy, Holly Cayer...
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