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County’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 moreDetailsCounty 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 moreDetailsGrant 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 moreDetailsFerrelview 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 moreDetailsDJ 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 moreDetailsWetlands coming to Parkville
One of the signature attractions for Platte Landing Park has taken the first step toward ground breaking. The Parkville Board...
Read moreDetailsApex 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 moreDetailsUnmarked 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 moreDetailsAnimals 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 moreDetailsMary 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 moreDetailsState 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 moreDetailsCounty 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 moreDetailsSales 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 moreDetailsRevenues 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 moreDetailsHelicopter 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 moreDetailsCounty 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 moreDetailsPlatte 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 moreDetailsAt 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 moreDetailsWeatherby 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 moreDetailsTreasurer repays county for money lost in scam
The personal funds of the duped county treasurer will be used to cover the remaining balance of county funds that...
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