County to make building improvements with COVID money
Platte County getting $20 million in federal aid The Platte County Commission voted on Tuesday, Sept. 7 to solicit architectural ...
Tag: covid-19
Pulling out the rulebook
For the past 35 years, I've been a baseball official. I went to professional umpire school for it in the ...
Lawsuit over masking targets area schools
Organization trying legal action in federal court A non-profit organization based in Clay County has filed a lawsuit in federal ...
Local vaccination rate now at 48.52 percent
Fully vaccinated adults in Platte County According to data that became available last Tuesday, Aug. 17, 48.52% of adults (age ...
Coming to a Guy’s aid; the Nashville scene
Actor Matthew McConaughey says he hasn't used deodorant in 35 years, preferring to let his natural body scent take over. ...
Egos, vaccines, and badges
This column does not offer drive through COVID vaccines. But, for $100, I'd be glad to encourage you to take ...
Man says he chose heroin addicts as tenants
At his home in Platte City A Platte City man in custody since March on drug charges has told authorities ...
Six recent COVID-19 deaths were not vaccinated
Vaccination rates in some parts of rural Platte County 'dangerously low' The COVID case rate within Platte County is higher ...
Rules are rules
As you've probably noticed by the commercials every 12 seconds on TV, the Olympics are almost here. Let's set aside ...
Platte County to get $20 million in federal aid
The Platte County commission unanimously voted last week to accept approximately $20 million from the U.S. Department of Treasury under ...
Longtime health director prepares for retirement
Mary Jo Vernon reflects on her 23-year tenure Mary Jo Vernon is careful to point out that the biggest challenge ...
The Fourth, fireworks and sunshine
It's time to free Britney Spears. This is not up for debate. I'll die on that hill. Platte City's July ...
Free food, music, fun set for Platte City’s 4th
Family activities set on Main Street from 10-2 Free food and fun during the day. Live music. Fireworks at night. ...
Splash pads, hockey rinks and speakeasies
Somebody asked me if I'm too shy to wear a Speedo into the dunk tank on July 4. The answer ...
Short-staffed
The sign on the door read "DINING ROOM CLOSED--STAFF SHORTAGE." The note went on to explain that the drive thru ...
About 46% of Platte Countians are fully vaccinated
CDC data has Platte ranked fifth in state In the top five in the state. According to CDC's data, Platte ...
Welcome to Dreamtown; Expect some inconvenient traffic flow
Some towns really know how to put together a parade. You can count Weston as one of those towns. Case ...
Free at-home COVID tests available
At-home tests that check for presence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, are now available for free to Missouri ...
Working together for public safety
EDITOR: With a fall of a gavel, the First Regular Session of the 101st General Assembly came to a close ...
More CARES grants given by Platte County
More than 80 grant applications for CARES grants were approved by the Platte County Commission at a meeting held April ...
