Business community is balking at the County’s Jail Tax proposal
Many folks in the business community have some concerns and do not support Platte County’s half cent sales tax increase ...
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Want on the fire board? Applications being taken
If you’re interested in filling one of the two open spots on the Central Platte Fire District, take note that ...
Platte City working toward hiring new park director
Platte City is planning to hire a new director to oversee the city's parks, which are a major draw for ...
County commissioners have adopted the Nancy Pelosi way of thinking
Nine weeks until our three “no new taxes” county commissioners hold an election to ask us to sign a $65 ...
Sales tax increase proposed for a new county jail
A half cent sales tax to construct a new county jail addition is going on the April 2 ballot. That ...
‘Reassigned’ officer exits police department
Another retirement from a longtime member of the Platte City Police Department. The City of Platte City and Detective Lieutenant ...
CBD American Shaman opens in Platte City
CBD American Shaman opens location in Platte City in strip mall on Platte Falls Road The Platte City location is ...
Crime is down in Platte City
A look at crimes within the city limits of Platte City in the past year reflects a positive image. The ...
Finalists named for Platte City Police Chief post
The field has been narrowed to seven 1-23-19 The finalists for the Platte City chief of police position include two ...
Local ambulances were a little less busy in the past year
Interesting tidbit from a recent conversation with Scott Roy, the executive director of the Northland Regional Ambulance District (NRAD). Roy ...
Commission tight-lipped about potential April jail question
Frankly, I’m a little stunned Landmark Live earned zero awards at the Golden Globes Sunday night. We gotta do better. ...
When it comes to jail population, maybe it’s time to focus on ‘why’
It’s NFL playoff time. Will this be another one and done post-season appearance for the Chiefs? Let’s hope not. Kansas ...
Former Platte-Clay spot could be in city’s plans
As the City of Platte City prepares to dive into a study on potential locations for new city facilities, the ...
More than 70 apply for police chief’s job
Everybody wants to be police chief in Platte City. Well not everybody, but in less than three weeks after the ...
Travel trailer incident results in prison time
An Arizona man who stole a travel trailer and parked it near a creek in an isolated area in Platte ...
‘Let those experiences define the person you need to be’
The commanding officer of the rifle company that conducted the successful rescue of members of Task Force Ranger in Somalia, ...
Wells bank donates building to non-profit
Wells Bank donating downtown building to non-profit Former bank spot at Third and Main will get occupant 11.14.18 Wells Bank ...
RE/MAX raising funds for shop with a cop
Patty Farr’s RE/MAX House of Dreams is once again organizing a large community fundraising event that will benefit the Platte ...
Police chief stepping down
The police chief’s nearly nine year stint in Platte City is effectively over. Following a very short executive session at ...
Truck transaction under stamper being investigated
A forensic review of transactions that occurred within the Platte City Parks and Recreation Department when Dannie Stamper was parks ...
