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Rolling pastures near Weston are home to a sheep dairy
Under the watchful eye of six livestock guardian dogs, a flock of docile sheep graze on the wispy, golden grasses...
Read moreNeglect is alleged at Riverside nursing center
Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center received an overall “much below average” rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...
Read moreRetired marine to speak at veterans day event
Ceremony set in Platte City on Sunday, Nov. 10 An annual Veterans Day ceremony in Platte City will feature a...
Read moreSoccer complex plans kickin’
Platte Countians--and the Northland--are one step closer to seeing a $42 million sports complex in Twin Creeks in Platte County...
Read moreCommunity centers continue to be popular
The Platte County Community Centers have become the cornerstone for wellness and fitness. The centers, operated by the YMCA of...
Read moreCharged with trespassing, reckless burning
A Parkville woman is being accused of inadvertently causing a fire when she fell asleep with a lit cigarette. The...
Read morePush is on to ban texting and driving
During a roundtable discussion on distracted driving Tuesday at the University of Missouri, law enforcement officers, transportation specialists and victims...
Read moreHigh speed chase in southern Platte County
A Nebraska man was captured 278 miles from home following a high-speed chase through Platte County. Joshua Sain, 28, of Grand...
Read moreState probe can include ‘performance audit’
A Parkville citizens' group hopes a recent court ruling will positively impact a pending Missouri State Auditor investigation into actions...
Read moreSchool start times vs. the need for sleep
The Park Hill Board of Education is set to vote Thursday night on a recommended plan that has middle schools...
Read moreDoctors sued in death after colonoscopy
A colonoscopy is a routine medical procedure that physicians recommend to patients usually over age 50. Screening colonoscopies usually take...
Read morePetition drive to force state audit is on the horizon
A citizens' group has taken initial steps in requesting a state audit of the City of Parkville. The citizen, who...
Read moreInjuries in rear end crash on I-435 result in lawsuit
While traveling on the interstate, most motorists wouldn't expect another vehicle to suddenly strike the rear of their vehicle. After...
Read moreChain reaction crash
Five people were injured in a chain reaction accident Monday afternoon on Interstate 29 in southern Platte County. The wreck...
Read moreR-3 utility vehicle taken for a spin
While apparently on narcotics, a Platte City man allegedly drove off in a John Deere Gator utility vehicle owned by...
Read morePlatte County’s sales tax amounts being studied
An 11-member committee of citizens has been appointed to study the current sales tax structure for Platte County. The first...
Read moreDrug, firearm charges from arrest in Parkville
A Kansas City man is accused of unlawfully possessing a firearm while having a controlled substance. According to authorities, a...
Read moreAnother sunshine complaint lodged against city officials
A Parkville area man who has objected to the city's action regarding lack of normal public notification of a recent...
Read moreCounty trail system will be expanded
Backed by the county's parks tax, many Platte Countians' favorite amenity will be expanded upon in several areas to create...
Read moreCharged with molesting child
A mother's tip to school authorities allegedly led to a forensic examination of her daughter's electronic devices and the arrest...
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