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BUT COMMISSIONER SAYS COUNTY WON'T POST CORRECTIONS A county commissioner admits Platte County has distributed jail tax financial projections that...

Editorial cartoonist Zonk on Platte County's proposed $400 million jail tax project that goes to voters on Aug. 6.

SUNSHINE LAW ADVOCATE: 'WHAT THEY'RE DOING IS UNETHICAL AND LIKELY UNLAWFUL' Saying he will “see this through to the end,”...

Melissa Steele Moran, Senior Helpers business owner of more than 16 years, is a candidate for Platte County second district...

ACTION CONTRADICTS EARLIER STATEMENTS In a move that has not been communicated to the local public by county officials, a...

A Mexican cuisine restaurant has opened near the intersection of I-29 and 64th Street, Kansas City in southern Platte County....

Contestants in the hot dog eating contest at Platte City's Fourth of July Celebration in Downtown Platte City got busy...

ROBINSON: COUNTY COMMISSION'S INFORMATION IS 'SUSPECT' The financial model used by the Platte County Commission as the foundation for its...

IN THE 1940s AS A RECENT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE A Platte County woman's stories about her wartime job may sound...

IT'S THEIR 14TH YEAR IN ST. JOSEPH The Kansas City Chiefs have announced dates for 2024 Chiefs Training Camp presented...

ROB WILLARD SAYS A 20-YEAR TAX IS TOO MUCH Platte County Treasurer Rob Willard announced his opposition to the Platte...

SOUTHBOUND I-29 NEAR BRIDGE WILL BE CLOSED THIS WEEKEND The Missouri Department of Transportation will make the following traffic modifications...

RECORDER WANTS OPTIONS FOR CONSTITUENTS Couples in love used to consider legally mandated marriage licenses a mere formality. Many viewed...

Susan Baker and members of The Friends Travel Club recently enjoyed traveling to the states of Colorado, Arizona and Utah....

CENTRAL PLATTE TO PROVIDE PLATTE CITY WITH DRONE SUPPORT An aerial drone will be available to the City of Platte...

LOCAL MAN, AGE 100, RECALLS HIS ROLE IN THE 'BATTLE OF THE HEDGEROWS' by Lisa WittmeyerLocal historian For Marvin Parr...

CIVIC CENTER, LIONS CLUB BUILDING, FORMER PHARMACY ALL WILL COME DOWN The Platte County Historical Society will soon have a...

IN DOWNTOWN PLATTE CITY Three summer concerts will be featured on the lawn of the Platte County Courthouse this summer....

SEVEN BANDS TO PLAY IN JUNE AND JULY Summer--and outdoor music season--is drawing closer. Several venues throughout Platte County and...

FESTA ITALIANA OFFERS MUSIC, FOOD, CRAFT FAIR One of Kansas City’s favorite festivals, Festa Italiana, the unique celebration of Italian...