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Though it's his busy time of year, the guy is everywhere, it seems. Santa--along with his lovely bride Mrs. Claus--paraded...

THE HISTORIC PRICE RITE ON WAUKOMIS Childhood memories walk through the door of The Little Store each day. Customers share...

PROPOSES BILL, OPTIMISTIC IT WILL GET A FLOOR VOTE At least 30 states have already legalized sports wagering. Missouri is...

MOST RECENT INTERRUPTION CAUSED BY 'OVERLY AGGRESSIVE SQUIRREL' It’s time for an update. Perhaps in more ways than one. Consistent...

SAYS THE OWNER OF FARLEY MERCANTILE Greg Trial was not exactly surprised when he discovered horse and buggy components, including...

The Platte City Community Band will present the second concert of its 2022-2023 season on Sunday, Dec. 4, 3 p.m.,...

Santa, music, hay rides, fireworks and much more Bring the family to downtown Parkville on Friday evening, Dec. 2 to...

PLATTE CITY'S ANNUAL HOLIDAY LIGHTING CEREMONY Get ready for a switch-flipping. The switch on Platte City’s downtown Christmas lights will...

Mid-Continent Public Library's Board of Trustees approved a contract to hire Aaron B. Mason as the system's new library director...

That a majority of local voters were in favor of a legalizing recreational marijuana was probably not a surprise to...

As Americans prepare to hit the road for Thanksgiving, average gasoline prices will be at their highest seasonal level ever...

The City of Parkville is proposing a half cent sales tax for public safety. At a meeting set for Tuesday...

A Woodland Christmas is the theme this year for Platte City’s Holiday Lighting Celebration. The annual Thanksgiving Eve tradition will...

The Platte County Federated Republican Women will hold their monthly meeting Monday, Nov. 21 at 6:30 pm, at the Platte...

Missouri Chief Justice Paul C. Wilson honored the 6th Judicial Circuit (Platte County) during the awards breakfast of the joint...

IMPROVEMENTS CONTINUING AT RISING STAR With installation of a zip line recently completed, the focus is turning to additional improvements...

PLATTE COUNTIANS APPROVE, 62-38% Missouri voters have approved legalizing recreational marijuana. A constitutional amendment legalizing recreational weed was approved statewide...

DEMOCRATS VICTORIOUS IN CONTESTED STATE REP RACES IN PLATTE COUNTY Two Republicans won contested races for open positions in Platte...

Trudy Busch Valentine, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Missouri, made a campaign stop in Parkville on Friday, Oct....

IT'S A HIGHLIGHTED LOCAL RACE AT TUESDAY'S ELECTION Two candidates are vying for the open Platte County presiding commissioner seat...