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Travel trailer incident results in prison time
An Arizona man who stole a travel trailer and parked it near a creek in an isolated area in Platte...
Read moreSalary increase of 2.5% recommended at county
A recommendation of a 2.5% salary increase for county administrative employees and commissioned sheriff’s deputies is part of the county...
Read moreGroup calls off meeting after videographer appears
The controversy surrounding a 300-acre development at Interstate 435 and Missouri 45 pre-empted a meeting of the Main Street Parkville...
Read moreWells bank donates building to non-profit
Wells Bank donating downtown building to non-profit Former bank spot at Third and Main will get occupant 11.14.18 Wells Bank...
Read moreRE/MAX raising funds for shop with a cop
Patty Farr’s RE/MAX House of Dreams is once again organizing a large community fundraising event that will benefit the Platte...
Read morePolice chief stepping down
The police chief’s nearly nine year stint in Platte City is effectively over. Following a very short executive session at...
Read more‘Let those experiences define the person you need to be’
The commanding officer of the rifle company that conducted the successful rescue of members of Task Force Ranger in Somalia,...
Read moreTruck transaction under stamper being investigated
A forensic review of transactions that occurred within the Platte City Parks and Recreation Department when Dannie Stamper was parks...
Read moreDowntown Parkville businesses caught up in development controversy
Some downtown Parkville business owners are embroiled in the controversy surrounding a 300-acre development at Interstate 435 and Missouri 45....
Read moreI-435/Hwy 45 project gets final approval
The Parkville Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a second and final reading of much of the plans for a 300-acre...
Read morePark challenges Schieber for presiding commissioner
Two candidates are vying for the seat of Platte County Presiding Commissioner in the Tuesday, Nov. 6 election. The commission's...
Read moreProject at Parkville okayed, PAC considering lawsuit
The Parkville Board of Aldermen approved much of the plans for a new 300-acre residential, commercial and retail development near...
Read moreMiddle school worker charged with assault
An incident between two kitchen employees at the Platte City Middle School has resulted in a municipal assault charge against...
Read morePark takes on Schieber in commission race
Two candidates are vying for the seat of Platte County Presiding Commissioner in the Tuesday, Nov. 6 election. The commission's...
Read moreStreet tax renewal on ballot in Platte City
Street tax renewal on ballot in Platte City Transportation tax renewals proposed 10.31.18 Voters in Platte City will decide on...
Read moreInterim chief says her goal is to inspire officers
This is already a professional department. My job is just to come in here and show the direction. Those were...
Read moreRoad rage suspect was heavily armed
A road rage incident that reportedly featured one driver pointing a weapon at another began on I-29 ended with an...
Read moreReduced development plan okayed at Parkville
The Parkville Planning and Zoning Commission approved a portion of a 300-acre development plan Tuesday night that includes some changes...
Read moreUS Supreme Court won’t review Zahnd’s reprimand
The U.S. Supreme Court says it will not review a reprimand issued to Platte County Prosecutor Eric Zahnd by the...
Read moreCompany says Park Hill is overpaying for doors
Representatives of a Northland area company are protesting the Park Hill School District's choice of a door contractor for new...
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