Local News
County officeholders will get 2.5% pay raise
Those elected to county-level offices will see a pay raise effective at the start of the next terms for each...
Read moreCounty’s ban on firearms in building may change
It is currently illegal to carry a firearm into the Platte County Administration Building. A sign at the building’s entrance...
Read moreCounty gives Parkville $236,000 and park land
County gives Parkville $236,000 and park land Platte Landing is now entirely the city’s The deal that transfers ownership of...
Read moreGrant money pulled from Main Street Parkville
Grant money pulled from Main Street Parkville CID wants MSPA to be more accountable 10-4-2017by Ivan Foley Landmark publisher Allegations...
Read moreFerrelview Chief facing allegations at state level
Ferrelview chief facing allegations at state level His peace officer’s license at risk. A matter is moving forward with allegations that...
Read moreDJ Gehrt gets contract extension from Platte City
It looks like DJ Gehrt, City Administrator for Platte City, is going to be around awhile. On Tuesday night the...
Read moreWetlands coming to Parkville
One of the signature attractions for Platte Landing Park has taken the first step toward ground breaking. The Parkville Board...
Read moreApex Plaza development gets final approval
Parkville Board of Aldermen last Tuesday night gave final approval to the APEX Plaza development at the northwest corner of...
Read moreUnmarked graves found in old Parkville cemetery
Using ground penetrating radar, experts hope to identify roughly 100 unmarked graves in the Old Parkville Cemetery. A team of...
Read moreAnimals neglected at cat shelter in Riverside
A 39-year-old business owner has been charged with animal neglect for failing to provide the necessary care for cats in...
Read moreMary Robinson settles for $13,500 from county
Platte County Commissioners have reached a “release and settlement agreement” with Mary Robinson, the county’s ex-human resources director whose time...
Read moreState to audit Ferrelview
Petition drive forces state audit It’s official. Overall operations, financial records, internal controls and compliance with the law at the...
Read moreCounty hires law firm for personnel matters
Their new budget indicates county commissioners expect to spend more on legal services in 2017 than originally anticipated. Action taken...
Read moreSales tax could go up in a portion of Platte City
A slight sales tax increase appears to be on the way for a portion of Platte City. Platte City's Board...
Read moreRevenues increase by $60,000 at Weatherby Lake
by Kenny Ragland Special to The Landmark Reporting on the audit of the city at last week’s meeting of the...
Read moreHelicopter landing pad proposed at Parkville
Initial approval was given for the construction of a new helicopter landing pad at The National in Parkville. The proposed...
Read moreCounty may combine departments, outsource
There are eight department heads who operate directly underneath the Platte County Commission. Of those eight, four spots are either...
Read morePlatte City middle school threat investigated
A student who allegedly made a threat of violence toward other students has been removed from the Platte City Middle...
Read moreAt Parkville, city sales tax for parks recommended
A new master plan that includes a recommendation of a dedicated half cent city sales tax for parks has been...
Read moreWeatherby Lake court tough on trespassing
by Kenny Ragland Special to The Landmark The Platte County city that has a reputation for allegedly putting a 20-year-old...
Read more