Looking Backward

Due to a statute of limitations, First District Platte County Commissioner Michael Short will not have to repay approximately $20,000...

Miss Norma Shanks was honored with a bridal shower on Saturday afternoon, July 19, given by Miss Helen Coon and...

Stephanie Vadasz, 20, was crowned queen of the 127th annual Platte County Fair during opening night ceremonies last Wednesday. Stephanie...

Former Kansas City Royals Pitcher Marty Pattin was on hand to help teach kids from across the Kansas City metro...

Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Willis announce the birth of their son Edward Russell, Friday, July 11, 1975 at Spelman...

LeAnn Hawkins, 17, received a plaque Monday night at the 1990 Platte County Fair Queen Pageant. She was named "Miss...

Contractors of the new Platte City Middle School hit a $95,000 snag in the project a few weeks ago, when...

Mrs. Cleta Decker and the late Virgil Decker of Lee's Summit, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jacqueline Decker, to...

Passing motorists on M-92 and I-29 turn their heads when they drive by the old water tower in Platte City...

Park Hill School District has announced its intent, at the last school board meeting, to break its 10 year agreement...

Mr. and Mrs. Randall W. Hamilton announce the birth of their daughter, Michelle Anne, on June 27, 1975 at Spelman...

The 127th annual Platte County Fair will be held at the Fairgrounds in Tracy from July 18-21. Some pre-Fair events...

Weston city officials were joined by Platte County Presiding Commissioner Betty Knight and 2nd District Commissioner Jim Plunkett to celebrate...

Missouri Governor Matt Blunt visited Chinn Elementary School in the Park Hill School District last Thursday morning to sign HB33...

Mrs. Bill (Jody) Knighton, a seven-year firefighter with the Central Platte Fire Department, accepted a check for $1,000 from Carl...

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Schroyer of Weston announce the birth of their son on Friday, June 13, 1975 at the...

Twin boys were born June 5, 1975 at Spelman Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Roger Mosby. They were named Roger...

In recognition of National Trails Day, Platte County celebrated the day with the opening of its newest trail system last...

The public is invited to an open house for Jo Davis, who plans to retire after 26 years of dedicated...

June 6, 1975 After 45 years of teaching, Julia Thomson has retired to a farm near Lathrop. Her career began...