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The mayor ‘nose’ best
Free testing for COVID-19 was offered Monday and Tuesday at the Platte City Middle School parking lot. On Wednesday it...
Read moreDetailsIn-person summer school set at Platte County R-3
Weekdays beginning July 6 With guidance from the Platte County Health Department and the Missouri Department of Secondary and Elementary...
Read moreDetailsBusiness grant program proposed by county
Platte County has been given $12 million in federal CARES money to distribute A "small business public form" was held...
Read moreDetailsAttorney: Continued hiding of public records ‘not unusual’
Sunshine lawsuit vs. Parkville in discovery phase A Kansas City attorney who specializes in violations of Missouri's Sunshine Law said...
Read moreDetailsA humble hero
'Most people would have done the same thing' Numerous tales of bravery have played in the background of David Royer's...
Read moreDetailsHouston Lake man charged in shooting
Police say he opened fire on Leavenworth bridge The Leavenworth county attorney has filed charges against a Platte County resident...
Read moreDetailsDocuments sought from personal email accounts
Subpoenas directed to homes of Parkville officials Produce any and all relevant documents from your personal email accounts, text messages,...
Read moreDetailsWhat will the next school year look like?
Park Hill making plans for summer and beyond With the start of the 2020-2021 school year nearly three months out,...
Read moreDetailsHealth department easing restrictions
Relaxing rules for gatherings, retail occupancy, etc. During an executive session held Friday, the Platte County Health Department's Board of...
Read moreDetailsPotential site for new bank, dental office, medical facility
Proposed site for Nodaway Valley Bank branch in Platte City New commercial structures are planned for three businesses in Platte...
Read moreDetailsCommissioners will send tax questions to voters
Quarter cent sales tax for law enforcement, quarter cent for parks proposed Two separate tax questions will be on the...
Read moreDetailsGraves Garrett hired for ‘constitutional powers’ advice
Platte County Commission okays pact at $375 per hour Advice regarding constitutional and statutory powers of the Platte County Commission...
Read moreDetailsMass COVID-19 testing of prisoners has begun
Outbreak in one state facility prompts action Mass COVID-19 testing of Missouri's prison population will begin this week. It appears...
Read moreDetailsElection board gets reduction in rent
Lease extension of 4.5 years signed It looks like the Platte County Board of Elections headquarters is not leaving Platte...
Read moreDetailsAlderman vs. chamber leader for local mayor
Tony Paolillo, David Sharp on ballot in Platte City Two candidates are vying for the Platte City mayoral seat being...
Read moreDetailsCharged with kidnapping Platte County girl, age 13
Suspect had befriended girl on Instagram A 13-year-old girl is back home and a suspect is in custody after the girl...
Read moreDetailsStrait gets life sentence for killing ex-husband
Commisano was shot to death on his living room floor A Platte County woman who murdered her ex-husband over a...
Read moreDetailsCounty taking steps to get COVID relief funds
Schieber says priority is 'to get people safely back to work' First steps in Platte County's planned acceptance of more...
Read moreDetailsCarter wants to run as write-in at Parkville
Pursuing legal action to seek ward three alderman spot Dr. John Carter has announced he wants to be a write...
Read moreDetailsParkville City Hall to reopen
On Tuesday, May 26 Effective Tuesday, May 26, the lobby areas of City Hall will reopen to the public between...
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