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Park 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...
Read moreMontel’s military makeover
Montel Williams was doubly prepped for his latest gig. Most would not be surprised that the talk show guru is...
Read moreBackup batteries taken from cell tower sites
A Kansas City man allegedly stole backup batteries from multiple cell tower sites across the Kansas City metropolitan area. On...
Read moreDrive-thru flu clinics set in Platte County
Health experts are encouraging patients to get their seasonal flu vaccine against the influenza viruses before the end of October....
Read moreCounty hires jail consultant
A jail consultant has been hired by the Platte County commissioners as they continue to look at proposing an expansion...
Read morePlatte City annexes windmill creek east
The land mass within the City of Platte City grew by near 70 acres last week. Platte City Board of...
Read moreParkville will honor Pearl Harbor veteran
Parkville will honor Pearl Harbor veteran On Wednesday, Oct. 10 10.3.18 On Oct. 10 at 10:15 a.m., Parkville residents are...
Read moreApplesfest celebration ready in Weston
Applefest celebration is Saturday, Sunday in Weston Parade is 10 a.m. on Saturday 10.3.18 Celebrating 30 years, the Applefest celebration...
Read morePlatte County’s financial ratings downgraded
Platte County’s financial ratings have taken a nosedive in recent days, on the heels of comments made by county commissioners...
Read moreSample the City ready to roll in Platte City
Sample the City ready to roll in downtown Platte City Food, fun, vendors and Landmark Live set Thursday 9.22.18 It’s...
Read moreProposed development at Parkville gets opposition
More than 100 area residents flocked a Parkville Planning and Zoning Commission meeting Tuesday night, concerned about proposed commercial and...
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