Between the Lines
The new guy, the pay raise, Nan and Marji
Breaking news. Bryan Richison, Platte City’s new city administrator stands 6’4” tall. Should make it easy for you to determine...
Read moreDetailsMoDOT, you have a problem; highway patrol’s lack of transparency
On Monday night I was a bachelor so I did something I haven’t done in years. I grabbed a meal...
Read moreDetailsCounty auditor playing big role in fixing some things
Are you still following news stories about the Royals and Chiefs future stadium decision? Gotta be honest, this thing has...
Read moreDetailsFireworks, fireworks shows, foul tasting water
Enjoy your Fourth of July weekend. Keep it safe. We need you back here on Monday with all your digits...
Read moreDetailsHot dogs, postage hikes, character references
I had never heard the term Irish golf until I looked at the proposed plans for Creekside Irish Golf at...
Read moreDetailsKC Wolf, a backup KC Wolf, fantastic detective work
Big news in the world of guys dressed like animals and acting goofy. On Tuesday – National Mascot Day –...
Read moreDetailsGas prices, flying rocks, two Ivans
Lately we’ve been performing better in northern Platte County when it comes to gas prices. Positive shout out to the...
Read moreDetailsWorld Cup VRBOs, baseball, recycling and trash
If you’re in Parkville and not fond of short-term rental properties in your neighborhood, brace yourself. The restrictions on short...
Read moreDetailsPotential stadium spots, Salvy’s sprint speed, local music scene
Fellow Landmark columnist Guy Speckman of page 3 predicts when all the political smoke finally clears around the topic, whenever...
Read moreDetailsKC’s curfew, backyard chickens, selfie stations
It’s curfew time within the City of Kansas City, and the KCPD indicates it won’t be bending the rules. Beginning...
Read moreDetailsForever thankful for these moments
Thank you to the many folks who have reached out in person, by text, and via social media after the...
Read moreDetailsTariffs, fireworks, and tariffs on fireworks
Quick news update in regard to the recent five break-ins in one night in the Platte City business community. “We...
Read moreDetailsCatechism, burglary vs. robbery, The Accountant 2
Guy Speckman, our Ponder the Thought columnist on page 3, has inspiring, amusing and educational thoughts on Catholicism and whatnot...
Read moreDetailsTransparency in court filings, and can anybody hit a baseball these days?
Maybe we should all start rehearsing something like this and see how it plays out for us when all the...
Read moreDetailsAldlerman provided a calm voice; Farmers Market; hackers and communists
A quick tip of the cap to John Higgins, longtime member of the Platte City Board of Alderman, who was...
Read moreDetailsWater tower color, city clerk, summer of 2026
Alert: The Platte City water tower is back to being Pirate orange again. By Pirate orange, of course, we mean...
Read moreDetailsBradford pear trees, and let’s talk about Paducah
Welcome to early spring, otherwise known as the Invasion of the Bradford pear trees. They’re blooming, seemingly everywhere you look....
Read moreDetailsWhen spring fever hits hard
Is it outdoor concert season yet? Because I’m feeling the need. Feeling a little spring feverish, if you know what...
Read moreDetailsWord on the street; city superhero; keep terms at two years
Word on the street is a potential major business development project is being discussed to possibly go in at the...
Read moreDetailsRoundabouts popping up, Willard’s sense of humor will be missed
The much anticipated open house to view updated plans for widening Hwy. 92 to four lanes east of Interstate 29...
Read moreDetails