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Group 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 moreDetailsPark 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 moreDetailsPatient 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 moreDetailsWant 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 moreDetailsParkville 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 moreDetailsKCI 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 moreDetailsLandmark 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 moreDetailsPlatte 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 moreDetailsTax 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 moreDetails‘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 moreDetailsCrime 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 moreDetailsCBD 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 moreDetailsFinalists 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...
Read moreDetailsSales 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 moreDetailsDeveloper: give-and-take means project will be better
Brian Mertz said he's trying to be a good partner to those involved in a dispute about his large development...
Read moreDetailsAttorney General gets complaint about Parkville
The Missouri Attorney General is aware of what a citizens group considers the city of Parkville's illegal role in a...
Read moreDetailsCity accused of withholding public information
An attorney for an organizer of a citizens' group protesting the large-scale development of property at Interstate 435 and Missouri...
Read moreDetailsFormer commissioner rips current county commission for tanking bond rating
(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article is reprinted from the Weston Chronicle with permission. It ran in the Dec. 5, 2018...
Read moreDetailsSunshine law violations alleged
The citizens group opposing a 300-acre development in Parkville has come forward with new allegations that city officials have violated...
Read moreDetailsMore bad credit news hits Platte County
More bond-related ratings troubles for Platte County have emerged in the past few days. In activity some at the county...
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