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Riverside judge ends up on wrong side of the law
A weekend run-in with the law has prompted the resignation of the judge of the Riverside Municipal Court. Charles M....
Read moreParkville sees big jump in larcenies in 2005
A recent spike of thefts in Parkville has city officials questioning their ability to equip the police force with the...
Read moreRiverside store accused of receiving stolen goods
The Platte County Sheriff’s Department has made another arrest in one of the largest burglary rings in the county’s history....
Read moreFiling for county posts will begin on Feb. 28
Candidate filing for the August 8, 2006 Primary Election opens Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 8 a.m. and closes at 5...
Read moreNew Riverside fireworks laws burst on the scene
Several different code changes have been made to fireworks ordinances in the City of Riverside after receiving numerous citizen complaints....
Read moreSale of park nearly a done deal at Dearborn
Closing day is near for the City of Dearborn in its agreement to sell the old Dean Park property to...
Read moreDevelopment at I-435 to boost Parkville
A promise of potential revenue for the City of Parkville is in the initial stages of discussion. City officials have...
Read moreConstruction to start soon for new Parkville City Hall
Parkville Mayor Kathy Dusenbery describes plans for the new city hall as “a win-win situation” for citizens and officials alike,...
Read moreDespite some objections, county budget okayed
Weeks may have passed since Platte County officeholders heard an initial announcement that staff cuts must be made to balance...
Read moreParkville candidates want positive race for mayor
Incumbent Parkville Mayor Kathy Dusenbery and her opponent Charlie Poole say this year’s mayoral election will focus on city issues...
Read moreCounty treasurer still upset by cut in staff
A week after hearing the news that 13 county employees jobs would be impacted by the proposed 2006 budget, county...
Read moreIs the county auditor cooperating?
Two of the Platte County Commissioners had to take the lead in distributing the 2006 budget to the media and...
Read morePlatte City teen charged in vandalism
A Platte City teenager is facing charges in Buchanan County after being accused of playing a role in a vandalism...
Read more‘Rain gardens’ could help Parkville drainage issue
It’s all downhill from here. A presentation to the Parkville Board of Aldermen on Tuesday night suggested “rain gardens” as...
Read moreChristmas trees can be dropped off at county site
Christmas trees can be dropped off at county sitePlatte County residents have an option to recycle their Christmas trees for...
Read moreParkville alderman suggests forum on smoking ban
Parkville city leaders appeared to be setting the stage for the city to join with the City of Kansas City,...
Read morePlatte County purchases $80,000 worth of pickups
Following a bid request by the Platte County Public Works Department for six replacement vehicles a few months ago, county...
Read moreWill county employees get pay raises in 2006?
Financial meetings are finishing up this week in Platte County, as the commission is looking to establish the county government’s...
Read moreDearborn mayor considering another run
Josh Linville is in a contemplating mood. The young mayor of Dearborn is trying to decide whether he'll seek another...
Read moreWeston man falls, drowns in creek near his home
A 28-year-old Weston man was found dead by his father on Monday morning after not coming home the night before...
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