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Aries, Ajax new officers on patrol
Jeanette Browning Faubion
Aries, Ajax new officers on patrol
Jeanette Browning Faubion

Two new cops are on the beat in Platte County. Canine officers Ajax, handled by deputy Jessica Harrison, and Aries, handled by deputy Matt King, were introduced at the Monday, April 15 county commission administrative session.

Jeanette Browning Faubion
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Cody Thorn
Two injured in 2 accidents on I-29
Cody Thorn
Cody Thorn
Workers return to city hall; park remains closed
Jeanette Browning Faubion
Workers return to city hall; park remains closed
Jeanette Browning Faubion

City government is back at city hall in Weston, with the move back into the Main Street building completed on Monday.

Jeanette Browning Faubion
Platte Land Trust offers lessons in life, nature at family event
Guest Contributor
Platte Land Trust offers lessons in life, nature at family event
Guest Contributor

Families broke out of day-to-day routine Saturday, April 13 for a morning of hiking, crafts and natural discovery.

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Updated: MSHP arrests in Platte County
Citizen Staff Report
Updated: MSHP arrests in Platte County
Citizen Staff Report

A list of recent arrests by the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop A in Platte County.

Citizen Staff Report
Park Hill talks changing start times district-wide
Citizen Staff Report
Park Hill talks changing start times district-wide
Citizen Staff Report

The Park Hill School District has proposed a change to its school start times, beginning next fall. Although the move was announced late last summer, administrators and the board of education are now reviewing options.

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Park Hill South wins Park Hill tennis tourney
Citizen Staff Report
Park Hill South wins Park Hill tennis tourney
Citizen Staff Report

Park Hill South won the team championship at the Park Hill Doubles Tournament held in two locations on Wednesday, April 10.

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Representing Missouri - Park Hill South’s Westbrook, Platte County’s Stubbs plays in OT thriller
Ross Martin
Representing Missouri - Park Hill South’s Westbrook, Platte County’s Stubbs plays in OT thriller
Ross Martin

Platte County’s Jaycie Stubbs and Park Hill South’s Alecia Westbrook each appeared to have key points that would lead to a Team Missouri victory.

Ross Martin
KCI baseball roundup: West Platte run rules visiting North Andrew
Citizen Staff Report
KCI baseball roundup: West Platte run rules visiting North Andrew
Citizen Staff Report

West Platte made quick work of visiting North Andrew in a non-conference game on Friday, April 12 at Benner Park.

Citizen Staff Report
Citizen Staff Report
Cordova, Geddes win at Cap City Relays
Citizen Staff Report

The Platte County track and field team got a mini-state preview while competing at the 60th annual Capital City Relays on Saturday, April 13 at Adkins Stadium at Jefferson City High School.

Citizen Staff Report
Citizen Staff Report
Soccer roundup: Liberty beats Park Hill in OT
Citizen Staff Report

In a showdown of two of the top teams in the Kansas City area, Liberty picked up a 2-1 win in overtime against Park Hill on Monday, April 15 at Park Hill School District Soccer Complex in Riverside.

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Park Hill’s Zeil hits 2 3-pointers in all-star game
Ross Martin
Park Hill’s Zeil hits 2 3-pointers in all-star game
Ross Martin

Amid the flash and theatrics, Team Missouri needed a reliable shooter and versatile defender with a lead suddenly in jeopardy late in the fourth quarter of the DiRenna All-Star Game.

Ross Martin
Walls wins national championship
Cody Thorn
Walls wins national championship
Cody Thorn

Platte County freshman Jaydon Walls, center, competed and won the 192-pound division at Adidas Nationals at Silverstein Eyes Center in Independence, Mo.

Cody Thorn
Park Hill beats Platte County after loss to Lee’s Summit West
Cody Thorn
Park Hill beats Platte County after loss to Lee’s Summit West
Cody Thorn

Park Hill picked up a win against Platte County, but Lee’s Summit West beat both teams during a trio of games on Saturday, April 6 at Park Hill High School.

Cody Thorn
Owere breaks Park Hill South record
Adam Burns
Owere breaks Park Hill South record
Adam Burns

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS — Ben Owere said he was so frustrated he could cry, recalling missing out on an opportunity to break the Park Hill South triple jump record at a practice meet on Tuesday, April 2.

Adam Burns
Park Hill’s Morehouse signs with Holy Cross
Cody Thorn
Park Hill’s Morehouse signs with Holy Cross
Cody Thorn

An online recruiting website helped Peyton Morehouse find the right fit for college.

Cody Thorn

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Truman at Park Hill South soccer, 4-10-19
Truman at Park Hill South soccer, 4-10-19
Smithville at Park Hill South golf, 4-10-19
Smithville at Park Hill South golf, 4-10-19
Platte County vs. Park Hill baseball, 4-6-19
Platte County vs. Park Hill baseball, 4-6-19
Lee's Summit West vs. Platte County, 4-6-19
Lee's Summit West vs. Platte County, 4-6-19

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KCI airport ribbon cutting, 3-25-19
KCI airport ribbon cutting, 3-25-19
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Platte County flooding, 3-19-19 to 3-27-19
Park Hill South art students at SPIN! Pizza
Park Hill South art students at SPIN! Pizza
Shop with a Cop, 12-1-18
Shop with a Cop, 12-1-18