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Walked outside my home on a recent morning to notice someone had tossed an empty beer can on my lawn....

Not sure why but I watched a couple of those Hallmark Christmas movies over the weekend. I can't get over...

Due to the fact there is no mail service on Wednesday because of Veterans Day, we had to wrap up...

Will there be a winner in the presidential race by the end of the day? The end of the week?...

Sorry, kids, but this Halloween I'm giving out hand sanitizer. Enjoy. Not to brag, but pretty sure I can air...

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...