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Many online tools added by Platte County
NEW SOFTWARE IMPROVES ACCESS TO SERVICES Platte County has announced the launch of a new software program designed to streamline...
Read moreDetailsBond issue question will go to Platte R-3 voters
A $62 MILLION PROPOSAL TO BE DECIDED IN APRIL The Platte County R-3 School District will have a bond issue...
Read moreDetailsPark Hill has two levy increase proposals on April ballot
ONE FOR SALARIES, ONE FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS In an email to patrons, the Park Hill School District says “to maintain...
Read moreDetailsMan charged in triple murder at KC home
SUSPECT IS LIVE-IN BOYFRIEND OF ONE OF THE VICTIMS A man has been charged with three counts of first degree...
Read moreDetailsThree school board candidates at Platte County R-3
SPRING ELECTION SET APRIL 8 Three candidates filed for two open positions on the Platte County R-3 School District's Board...
Read moreDetailsEleven year prison term in DWI fatality case
DRIVER HIT MAN WHO WAS WEED EATING A man from DeKalb, Mo. has been sentenced to 11 years in prison...
Read moreDetailsNorthbound I-29 rest area closed for renovations
IN NORTHERN PLATTE COUNTY The rest area on northbound I-29 in Platte County will be closed the next several months...
Read moreDetailsSuspect now in custody in triple homicide
THREE WOMEN FOUND FATALLY SHOT IN PLATTE COUNTY A suspect is now in custody in connection with a triple homicide...
Read moreDetailsInvestigation continues into fatal I-29 shooting
DEATH OF REPORTER A POSSIBLE ROAD RAGE INCIDENT The Platte County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate a fatal shooting incident...
Read moreDetailsMissouri tax revenues drop for first time in decade
A DECREASE OF $70 MILLION FROM LAST YEAR by Rudi KellerMissouri Independent Missouri is heading toward its first fiscal year...
Read moreDetailsDr. Carl Myers honored by MU School of Medicine
DEAN'S DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD The University of Missouri School of Medicine honored Carl Myers, MD, as the inaugural recipient of...
Read moreDetailsCooper’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...
Read moreDetailsThree will enter Pirate Hall of Fame
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...
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