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Woman allegedly slaps officer in detention center
A law enforcement officer was allegedly slapped by a 21-year-old female who was unwillingly being given a blood-alcohol test at...
Read moreDetailsParkville business owner jailed for tax fraud
A Parkville business owner was sentenced in federal court on Friday for a more than $544,000 tax fraud scheme. William...
Read moreDetailsMedical marijuana firms seeking licenses in area
Nearly 20 medical marijuana dispensaries and a laboratory are seeking operating licenses throughout Platte County, according to a list obtained...
Read moreDetailsThree start time plans proposed at Park Hill
While districts all over the nation are facing a shortage of bus drivers, the Park Hill School District is one...
Read moreDetailsE-cigarette maker accused of deception
The mother of a boy who began using Juul electronic vaping devices at 13-years-old, is suing Juul Labs, alleging the...
Read moreDetailsAnother transparency issue arises at Parkville
Members of a local citizens' group are asking Parkville city officials why they did not post notice of a recent...
Read moreDetailsSecurity officer seeks back pay
A 26-year-old former employee of Akal Security Inc. is accusing the company of taking adverse employment actions against her following...
Read moreDetailsFormer building inspector for Riverside suing city
A former building official for the City of Riverside has filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging his disability played...
Read moreDetailsProperty tax levy to remain at six cents
The property tax levy for the county of Platte will remain at six cents per $100 of assessed valuation for...
Read moreDetailsMain street fall festival set in Platte City sept. 26
Live music, food trucks, vendors, and many activities will fill Platte City’s Main Street on the night of Thursday, Sept....
Read moreDetailsCounty pens $1.4 million pact for radio update
A nearly $1.4 million lease deal for an emergency radio system upgrade for the sheriff’s department communications system was approved...
Read moreDetailsFuture parks tax, law enforcement tax on table
A citizens committee will be formed to discuss the future sales tax structure in the county, the Platte County Commission...
Read moreDetailsTeens get chance to learn advanced driving skills
Missouri is one of three states where teen drivers get to learn advanced driving skills from professional instructors at a...
Read moreDetailsParkville delays plan to destroy public records
The Parkville Board of Aldermen voted Tuesday night to postpone plans to destroy files that are “past their required retention...
Read moreDetailsConcerns, future needs for downtown Parkville discussed
Many downtown Parkville business owners continue to be concerned about a lack of parking in the historic district and wonder...
Read moreDetailsNursing home targeted again in lawsuit
Garden Valley Healthcare Center has been hit with another lawsuit. Former patient, Delilah Counce, 70, of Riverside, entered the long-term...
Read moreDetailsMultiple fall offerings on tap from museum
As a local resident, Lisa Wittmeyer always knew Platte County owed some of its formation and traditions to British Isle...
Read moreDetailsCVS will pay millions to settle robocall action
CVS Pharmacy has agreed to shell out $15 million to settle a class action suit against the Rhode Island-based corporation....
Read moreDetailsSchool resource officer in place at Walden Middle
The Platte County Commission approved a contract to designate a school resource officer to protect and serve the students and...
Read moreDetailsEthics board to probe Nan Johnston’s campaign
The Missouri Ethics Commission will launch an investigation into campaign activity by Parkville Mayor Nan Johnston and the Committee to...
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