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County gets pushback on $65 million jail tax
Architect’s renderings of two potential scenarios for a major expansion to the Platte County Jail have been made public. The...
Read moreDrama over records requests continues
Officials with the city of Parkville sent an area resident a bill for an additional $7,000 to cover remaining costs...
Read moreDeveloper will use CID money to buy city’s land
A Parkville developer will use $10.5 million established in a special community improvement district (CID) fund to finance his purchase...
Read moreJudge finds Ferrelview official not guilty of assault
A Ferrelview public official who had been accused of assault was found not guilty by a Platte County judge on Friday....
Read moreEthics complaint filed against Nan Johnston
The head of a citizens' group opposing the city of Parkville's handling of a massive development has filed a complaint...
Read moreGroup says Parkville retaliating after complaint
A Platte County resident believes the city of Parkville is retaliating for his open records requests by stating they plan...
Read moreDispatcher files suit against Riverside police department
A 48-year-old Kansas City woman filed an employee discrimination lawsuit against the Riverside Police Department. Jennifer McBrayer filed the lawsuit...
Read morePark Hill pays out $9,000 to custodial applicant
The Park Hill School District and Jesus Ventura have reached a settlement agreement in a discrimination lawsuit against the district....
Read moreWant on the fire board? Applications being taken
If you’re interested in filling one of the two open spots on the Central Platte Fire District, take note that...
Read morePatient seeking damages from Tiffany Springs dentist
A local dental surgeon has been accused of failing to exercise caution while performing an oral procedure. A couple years...
Read moreParkville may charge $19k for public documents
During a recent Parkville Board of Aldermen meeting, officials voted unanimously to approve a tax incentive for a 350-acre development...
Read moreLandmark cartoonist dies at 41
Matthew Silber, the cartoonist whose work had become a popular fixture in The Landmark’s editorial section over the last 10...
Read moreKCI Marriott and Platte County at odds over taxable value
The Platte County Assessor and the Park Hill School District filed court documents to begin a process to review a...
Read morePlatte City working toward hiring new park director
Platte City is planning to hire a new director to oversee the city's parks, which are a major draw for...
Read moreTax incentives in play at Parkville
Members of a citizens' group opposing a massive Parkville development are balking at the recent request by the developer for...
Read more‘Reassigned’ officer exits police department
Another retirement from a longtime member of the Platte City Police Department. The City of Platte City and Detective Lieutenant...
Read moreSales tax increase proposed for a new county jail
A half cent sales tax to construct a new county jail addition is going on the April 2 ballot. That...
Read moreCrime is down in Platte City
A look at crimes within the city limits of Platte City in the past year reflects a positive image. The...
Read moreCBD American Shaman opens in Platte City
CBD American Shaman opens location in Platte City in strip mall on Platte Falls Road The Platte City location is...
Read moreFinalists named for Platte City Police Chief post
The field has been narrowed to seven 1-23-19 The finalists for the Platte City chief of police position include two...
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