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County officeholders favor mid-term COLA increase Constitutionality of the action called into question; county counselor expected to research the matterby...

The spurt of residential growth south of Platte City in the past few years is now sparking an initial flame...

The city clerk at Dearborn has tendered her resignation just six weeks after accepting the position. Sonia Ray submitted a...

Platte City Mayor Dave Brooks addressed the Board of Aldermen on Tuesday night regarding concerns about the safety of the...

The Platte County Commission has decided to exercise the option to buy the ground on which the county-owned and operated...

The smell of death was prevalent … Every two to three minutes another ambulance went down the street … Every...

Motorcycle enthusiasts are gearing up to strap on their riding boots and helmets for this weekend’s annual Platte City End...

Parkville once again proved itself to be a little city with a big heart in the wake of Hurricane, Katrina...

Dearborn has selected a new city clerk. The board of aldermen culminated its search for a replacement for longtime clerk...

City of Platte City officials have recently started a push to curb what they have defined as a "public nuisance."...

After proposing an increase in both the water and sewer user rates at last week’s budget workshop, City Administrator Keith...

During a budget workshop on Tuesday night, members of the Platte City Board of Aldermen discussed the funding element for...

For sale or lease: Large office building within walking distance of downtown Parkville. Ideal for municipal offices. Asking price has...

In a closed meeting with special county counselor Charlie Dickman on Tuesday morning, the Platte County Commission voted 2-1 against...

Alongtime employee of the City of Dearborn has announced she will soon step down. Susan Crowley, city clerk, has submitted...

A unanimous decision by the Platte County Commission removed Public Works Director Dale Thomas from his position on Friday. Thomas,...

A 28-year-old Parkville man is currently being held at the Platte County Detention Center on a $100,000 cash- only bond,...

The 2006 numbers are in for the assessed property value for the City of Platte City. In a report that...

After submitting a contract time adjustment of 37 days due to delays caused by the utility companies and city crews...

The Prince of Parkville traded in his crown for a weighty anchor as Mayor Kathryn Dusenbery honored the river valley...