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Drug, manslaughter charges in deaths of three Chiefs fans
THREE MEN WERE FOUND DEAD OUTSIDE Two men face drug distribution and manslaughter charges in the deaths of three Kansas...
Read moreDetailsPlatte City man arrested for possessing child porn
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of Timothy G. Johnson, 57, of...
Read moreDetailsHereford House at Zona Rosa has permanently closed
A longtime restaurant in Zona Rosa has closed its doors. The Hereford House, 8661 N. Stoddard Ave., Kansas City in...
Read moreDetailsPerson of interest located in double homicide
'SUSPECT HAS BEEN LOCATED,' AUTHORITIES NOW SAY UPDATE: At 9:10 a.m., authorities told The Landmark the suspect has been located...
Read moreDetailsR-3 superintendent to retire after 2025-26
Dr. Jay Harris, Platte County School District Superintendent, has announced his retirement effective June 30, 2026. Upon his retirement, he...
Read moreDetailsKCPD officer who ran charity convicted of fraud
GUILTY OF WIRE FRAUD, MONEY LAUNDERING A former Kansas City, Mo., police officer who ran an anti-crime charity has been...
Read moreDetailsCounty wants to connect trail to Seven Bridges
BUYING FIVE ACRES, PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PLANNED Platte County is purchasing five acres on the east side of Hwy. N south...
Read moreDetailsCounty’s decision to overrule voters challenged in court
JUDGE WILL HOLD HEARING PRIOR TO APRIL 1 Last fall, Platte County voters approved a quarter cent sales tax for...
Read moreDetailsWillard resigning as county treasurer
HE IS JOINING A KC LAW FIRM Rob Willard is resigning his position as treasurer of Platte County effective March...
Read moreDetailsLack of handicap parking a topic at Parkville
MEMBER OF DIVERSITY/INCLUSION COMMITTEE LEADING THE CAUSE Parkville's Diversity and Inclusion Commission is tackling the issue of a lack of...
Read moreDetailsPlatte City seeks developer for I-29/HH property
CITY OWNS 38 ACRES AT SOUTHEAST CORNER OF I-29 AND HH What does the future hold for land the City...
Read moreDetailsCity aims to better focus diversity/inclusion group
MAYOR: GOAL IS TO DEVELOP A SPECIFIED PURPOSE City officials claim Parkville's attention this month to the city's diversity and...
Read moreDetailsCounty buying lot next to parking area
AT 205 VINE STREET IN PLATTE CITY Platte County has agreed to purchase a vacant lot at 205 Vine Street...
Read moreDetailsForever no more
The Zona Rosa Town Center shopping district at I-29 and Barry Road will soon lose a longtime tenant. Forever 21,...
Read moreDetailsNorthland Ethnic Festival planned Saturday, April 12
FOOD AND CRAFTS The annual Northland Ethnic Festival is scheduled for Saturday, April 12 at Maple Woods Community College, 2601...
Read moreDetailsLawmakers want to reduce cell phone usage in schools
PROPOSED BILLS SEEK 'BETTER ENGAGEMENT' FROM STUDENTS Missouri lawmakers are hoping to reduce cell-phone usage in schools with bipartisan legislation...
Read moreDetailsAmber Brune is candidate for ward three alderman
ONE OF TWO RUNNING TO REPLACE HIGGINS Amber Brune has announced her candidacy for ward three alderman in Platte City....
Read moreDetailsTwo roundabouts added to local Hwy. 92 plan
DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED ON MARCH 10 At an initial public hearing in early December, some residents and property owners...
Read moreDetailsChanges considered to vehicle inspections and registrations
FIVE YEAR REGISTRATION OPTION AMONG THE PROPOSALS by Hannah TaylorMissouri News Network Several bills modifying vehicle registration and inspection standards...
Read moreDetailsTSA sees 10% decline in firearms at Missouri airports
KCI LED STATE WITH 88 FIREARMS DETECTED Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Missouri airports discovered a total of 192...
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