Parkville man drowns at Smithville
SECOND DROWNING AT SMITHVILLE LAKE THIS MONTH The Missouri State Highway Patrol, Clay County Sheriff's Office and Smithville Fire District ...
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Bob Shaw to ride off into a beachy sunset
Yesterday I stepped on the scale and today I’m announcing that I’ll be seeking a restraining order against fast food ...
Committee to study jail situation
INMATE POPULATION IS THE FOCUS Eight individuals have been selected to serve on a committee that will study Platte County’s ...
Last year’s fair queen will soon pass the crown
NEW QUEEN TO BE NAMED JULY 19 Fair Queen Andrea Jones will soon pass the crown to a new Platte ...
Fair feels early, Dirty Shame music, soccer and pickleball
My calendar feels off. My body clock is definitely awry. Here it is late Tuesday, we’re ready to go to ...
Andy’s coming to Platte County
Andy’s Frozen Custard is coming to Platte County. A new Andy’s location is going up near the intersection of N. ...
‘There was a need for this’
NEW CEMETERY WITH 2,000 SPACES OPENS AT PARKVILLE It seems to be perfect timing. A new cemetery is opening this ...
15 Years Ago–June 25, 2008
During the Platte County Commission meeting Thursday, the commissioners discussed some issues dealing with the proposed regional transit plan being ...
Mahomes’ Whataburger to open Monday in Platte County
The new Whataburger restaurant located at the intersection of N. Ambassador Drive and NW Skyview, Kansas City in Platte County, ...
A plan for Platte County’s historic ‘hidden gem’
PROGRAMMING PLANNED AT RESTORED LOG CABIN Finally, it appears a use has been found for what some folks refer to ...
Tax appraisal too high? You have the right to appeal
Many building owners in various downtown areas--including Platte City, Parkville, Dearborn, among others--have reportedly been hit hard by what is ...
The ethics code process at Parkville
EDITOR: I noticed a letter to the editor from Jason Maki posted to The Landmark's website (the letter also appeared ...
30 Years Ago–June 4, 1993
Kimberly Dawn Govier and Joseph Kyle Jackson have announced their engagement and upcoming marriage. The future bride is the daughter ...
Skateboarding, million dollar pads and such
Remember when they shut down skateboard parks with loads of sand and took down the basketball goals? Those were good ...
Get public input on future of Parkville’s Ethics Commission
EDITOR: I am writing to share an article (below) which was recently posted on a local citizens group website. I ...
15 Years Ago–May 28, 2008
A 23-year-old Iraq war veteran died on Friday, May 23 at the Iatan power plant when a large crane toppled ...
Password, Creekside and prison life
We can fly a man to the moon, build electric cars and semi conquer a pandemic, yet we still must ...
Great minds thinking alike; thank you, Evergy; mountain lions
They say great minds think alike. Perhaps it’s true in this case. Perhaps not. At least, perhaps not great minds. ...
15 Years Ago–May 21, 2008
A proposed unified development ordinance and zoning map is becoming an important topic at the City of Tracy, with potential ...
The uglier the better, and are you scared?
Quick, let’s get this done. I have a pre-school graduation to get to. And you thought I was older than ...
