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Cooper’s Hawk opens location in Platte County
AN AWARD WINNING WINERY, RESTAURANT Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants, a lifestyle brand centered around food and wine, has announced...
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CEREMONY SCHEDULED WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29 The Platte County R-3 School District Hall of Fame will induct three new members following...
Read moreDetailsSt. Joseph police captain to be Platte City’s next chief
JEFF WILSON CHOSEN FROM 40 APPLICANTS The City of Platte City has announced the selection of Captain Jeff Wilson as...
Read moreDetailsSurgery center proposed near elementary school
IN PLATTE CITY SOUTH OF KENTUCKY AVENUE A surgery center/medical office is being planned in Platte City on property adjacent...
Read moreDetailsMissouri Sunshine Coalition has new executive director
AND JASON MAKI CONTINUES ON BOARD OF DIRECTORS The new year brings new leadership to the Missouri Sunshine Coalition, a...
Read moreDetailsData breach exposes R-3 students’ info
PROBLEM WITH STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM PROVIDER The Platte County R-3 School District this week notified parents in the district that...
Read moreDetailsMovie filmed in Platte City now on streaming outlets
'LETTERS HOME' IS ON PRIME VIDEO, OTHER STREAMING SERVICES Scott Roberts can barely fathom that the movie he created nearly...
Read moreDetailsSome details emerging in shooting death of reporter
SHERIFF: INCIDENT 'HAS ALL THE HALLMARKS OF ROAD RAGE' Some details are beginning to emerge in the Interstate 29 shooting...
Read moreDetailsJohn Higgins won’t seek reelection as alderman
TWO CANDIDATES IN RUNNING FOR HIS POSITION There will be at least one new face on the Platte City Board...
Read moreDetailsMan in custody after alleged assault with wrench
IN ABANDONED TRAILER AT DEARBORN A 25-year-old man remains in custody in the Platte County Jail, charged with assaulting another...
Read moreDetailsEnforcement begins on hands-free phone law
CITATIONS CAN NOW BE ISSUED TO DRIVERS Effective Jan. 1, what used to be a warning can now result in...
Read moreDetailsMoDOT urges drivers to avoid travel today
CREWS WORKING AROUND THE CLOCK The Missouri Department of Transportation is urging drivers to continue to avoid traveling through Monday...
Read moreDetailsCounty’s sales tax revenue increases by 3.68%
THAT'S CLOSE TO HISTORIC AVERAGE Platte County sales and use tax receipts exceeded 2023, breaking a record that only stood...
Read moreDetailsMissouri’s redaction law ruled unconstitutional
IT'S A WIN FOR GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY A Missouri law passed in 2023 that required a blanket redaction rule for all...
Read moreDetailsEighty-three rounds fired in drive-by shooting
RESIDENCE ON HOMER WHITE ROAD TARGETED A residence on Homer White Road in Platte County was targeted in a drive-by...
Read moreDetailsVoters will decide on hotel/motel sales tax
FUNDS FOR CITY INFRASTRUCTURE, ATTRACTIVENESS In the spring election, several issues will be decided by Platte City voters. One of...
Read moreDetailsMarijuana sales tax on ballot in Platte City
THREE PERCENT SALES TAX ON RECREATIONAL WEED PROPOSED There aren’t currently any operating marijuana dispensaries within Platte City, though one...
Read moreDetailsCity positions could become four-year terms
VOTERS IN PLATTE CITY WILL DECIDE THE QUESTION IN APRIL City officials in Platte City are proposing to change the...
Read moreDetailsFormer City Hall to be courtroom
COUNTY TO LEASE 400 MAIN FROM PLATTE CITY There will be a new, temporary use for the former City Hall...
Read moreDetailsSanta’s satellite office
IN DOWNTOWN PARKVILLE Santa has a satellite office in Downtown Parkville, and he and Mrs. Santa Claus were busy on...
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