Between the Lines

The most lame quote of the local political season? It was a swampish doozie unleashed by Joe Vanover, Republican candidate...

I feel like the world needs a break from Nan Johnston drama at Parkville. It's like trying to find a...

There's a new drinking game in Platte County. Take a shot every time commissioner Ron Schieber guides public money to...

I'm just gonna start this column by saying Charlie Puth has an amazing voice. His contribution to the current hit...

The Major League Baseball playoffs are underway. With the Royals of course no where in sight (but remember 2014 and...

It's good to have you here for our weekly chat. Settle in. That sound none of us are hearing is...

Big time sports are back. Sure, in most cases there are no real fans in the stands, but still. Are...

Don't look now but the noise you've been making about the county commission's priorities with the $12.2 million in CARES...

Let's officially declare the Royals season over. Did it really begin, though? I watched about two games on TV before...

Have you noticed when you walk into the Platte County Administration Building you can smell the aroma of Clay County...

Latest update on the Platte County Commission's CPP (Crony Payment Plan) using federal CARES money. One of the newest recipients...

So if you're scoring at home, the summertime totals (since July 1) within school district buildings, during summer school and...

Platte County commissioners Ron Schieber, Dagmar Wood and John Elliott have given federal CARES dollars in these amounts to: *$226,540...

Before we get started, I'd like to make a motion that the world do away with the saying: "It is...

I've picked up a habit during pandemic times. Multiple times throughout the week, I head to the kitchen and make...

In remarks on Tuesday dealing with the planned reopening of public schools, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas mentioned the federal...

Latest notes from the Platte County Health Department, as Platte County moves into a mandatory mask order that takes effect...

Good event in Platte City on Sunday afternoon that drew a crowd despite very limited advance promotion. Brian Cooper, a...

It's early Wednesday morning. Did you get a storm at your place overnight? I haven't received any info on a...

So we're finally getting more details now on the small business grant program the Platte County Commission intends to implement...