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School 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...
Read morePrairie View Road project hits a snag
Construction work to realign Prairie View Road with N. Chatham Avenue in southern Platte County has hit a snag. Maggie...
Read moreAllegedly tampered with evidence to protect father
A Platte City woman is accused of altering a laptop computer in order to delete child pornographic images and video...
Read moreLocal bar accused of overserving patron
Nick and Jake's restaurant has been hit with a personal injury lawsuit alleging a bartender over-served a man who crashed...
Read moreLaser hair removal procedure goes bad
Two captains in the United States Air Force have filed a product liability lawsuit against Cynosure and Hologic, alleging the...
Read moreFright night will be freaky fun
Fright Night will be freaky fun at Park “Fright Night,” Park University's annual Halloween celebration, will be held Thursday, Oct....
Read moreWallace resigns, Everett nominated for Platte City Alderman
Wallace resigns from Platte City board, Jim Everett nominated to take his place The City of Platte City announced Friday...
Read moreBicycling event to begin in downtown Platte City
Experience all the beauty fall has to offer this weekend while cycling in the fourth annual Pedal for Platte bike...
Read moreSales tax advisory committee announced
An 11-member committee of citizens has been appointed to study the current sales tax structure for Platte County. The Platte...
Read moreLocal woman charged with statutory rape
A 43-year-old Platte County woman has been charged with statutory rape after allegedly having consensual sex with a 16-year-old Platte...
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