A Kansas City man has been convicted of aggravated fleeing of a stop of a motor vehicle and tampering with physical evidence by a Platte County jury on Thursday, Oct. 29.
A Clay County judge has dismissed the case filed by two candidates against the current county collector – for now.
For Platte County Presiding Commissioner, three candidates share the ballot this cycle – Jason Maki, Republican; Mary McKenna, Democrat; and Dale Brouk, independent.
The race for Platte County Clerk consists of two candidates – Republican Mary Calvillo and Democrat Hans Peter.
The race for county auditor is between Republican Laura Waldon and independent incumbent Kevin Robinson.
Two candidates are running for the position of Platte County Treasurer – Republican Krysten Jury and independent candidate and incumbent Chris Kendall.
Two candidates will face off for the office of Platte County Collector – Republican Jim Bosch and independent candidate Holly Cayer.
A Kansas City man has been charged with first-degree involuntary manslaughter after allegedly intentionally plowing into two cars on Barry Road and killing one driver.
Ghosts and ghouls will return to Parkville this weekend for the annual Ghost Stories Night at the Parkville Nature Sanctuary.
The Platte County Commission this week approved a memorandum of understanding with the Park Hill School District to recover almost $1 million in senior tax credit funds that were overcharged and mistakenly sent to districts.
The Missouri Press-Bar Commission has elected Hon. Susan Casey, Associate Circuit Judge for Platte County (6th Judicial Circuit), as its new Vice President. The election took place during the Commission’s meeting on Friday, Oct. 2.
The Platte County Commission has accepted the Highway N Trailhead Park Master Plan. The trailhead park will be located south of Platte City along Highway N, approximately ½ mile north of the Highway N and Highway D intersection.
A Platte City man charged with statutory sodomy involving students at Platte County High School is facing additional charges.
Halloween fans of every age will find something to love at Riverside’s Renner Brenner Park on Saturday, Oct. 17 when Carved returns for one night only.
The Riverside Community Center will become a city-run gathering space starting in January 2027.
More than 400 alumni and guests gathered Saturday, Oct. 3, for the Platte County High School All-Class Reunion, capping a historic homecoming weekend that brought generations of Pirates together to celebrate the friendships, traditions, and memories that connect the Platte County School District community.
Platte County commissioners unanimously approved the Hidden Oaks residential development this week.
Jason Maki of Parkville and James Bosch of Edgerton filed a petition last week in Platte County Circuit Court asking the court to order the Platte County Collector of Revenue to apply the homestead property tax credit on this year’s tax bills.
The Circuit Court of Platte County has announced Judge W. Ann Hansbrough has been honored with the Missouri Bar’s 2026 Theodore M. McMillian Judicial Excellence Award in recognition of her exceptional service, leadership and dedication to the judiciary.
Residents south of Platte City were mystified Saturday night by a loud explosion or boom that rattled homes and raised concerns.
In honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary, The Platte County Historical Society will host a special presentation on “The Revolutionary War Era’s Ties to Platte County History” on Sunday, Oct. 18 at Platte City Middle School (Forum Room) at 900 Pirate Drive, Platte City. This program highlights our community’s unique ties to America’s founding story.
Last week, the Platte City Board of Aldermen approved a resolution to set standards for the use of Flock license plate readers in the city. Residents believe the board’s resolution doesn’t go far enough to protect citizen privacy.
A trial date has been set for the man accused of murdering Citizen sports reporter Dennis Sharkey.
Weston’s annual Applefest will kick off Saturday, Oct. 3 with a parade down Main Street at 10 a.m., with festivities lasting until 5 p.m.
The Platte County community is still reeling from the death of long-time Prosecuting Attorney Eric Zahnd, with his family speaking out this week on his passing.
In the hours following Eric Zahnd’s death, tributes poured in from around the state, including the man set to take the prosecutor’s office in January.
A Kansas City police officer who left the force in 2014 was sentenced last week to life in prison for shooting and killing a 71-year-old man in the Walmart parking lot located at North Boardwalk Avenue in Kansas City.
Do Something Mo! and Winning Women Wednesdays will host the second annual Women’s Freedom Forum in the Northland later this month. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29 at Park Hill South High School, 4500 River Park Dr, Riverside. Speakers to begin at 7 p.m.
The City of Riverside will host its annual community celebration, Heroes in the Park (formerly known as National Night Out), on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at E.H. Young Riverfront Park, 1001 NW Argosy Parkway.
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Aaron Ashby delivered a postseason performance for the history books, helping the Milwaukee Brewers capture the club’s first-ever World Series championship last week.
Park Hill South’s boys soccer team has made conference titles an annual tradition, and this year is no exception. The Panthers clinched the sole title in the Greater KC Suburban Red Division on Oct. 27, defeating Oak Park 2-0 to complete a six-match unbeaten run in conference play. They earned the title with five wins and a draw.
West Platte was outscored 21-7 in the final 24 minutes, 18 seconds of last Friday’s Class 2 District 8 quarterfinal. But the No. 3-seeded Blue Jays had already done plenty of damage earlier to run away with the 63-21 victory.
West Platte’s boys and girls cross country teams extended their seasons another week after an impressive showing at the Class 1 District 4 meet on Oct. 31 in Platte City.
Platte County’s softball and girls tennis teams returned from Springfield with a pair of fourth-place trophies on Oct. 29 for the MSHSAA State Championships.
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SMITHVILLE, Mo. — Platte County’s softball team won a district title on Oct. 19 for the first time since 2021, defeating Smithville 5-3.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Three Platte County-area girls tennis programs participated in individual district tournaments on Oct. 9.
PLATTE CITY — The Platte County football team celebrated America on Military Appreciation Night, defeating Smithville 38-17 on Sept. 18 at Pirate Stadium.
OZARK — The Platte County baseball team finished third in Class 5, capturing a state trophy for the third time since 2022.
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The 161st annual Platte County Fair kicked off Wednesday, July 24 and ran through Saturday, July 27 at the county fairgrounds in Tracy. Activities included the Queen contest, demolition derby and horse show. Trinity Wrightfield was named 2024 Fair Queen on Wednesday night.
The Platte City Police Department welcomed families into downtown Platte City Tuesday, Aug. 10 for free food, activities and other fun. The rain held out to allow the visit of Kansas City Chiefs mascot KC Wolf.
The 158th Platte County Fair returned to a full four-day event this year, Wednesday, July 21 through Saturday, July 24 in Tracy.
Democrats and independent candidates were the big winners in Platte County Tuesday night, with Democrats taking two county offices, including the top office of presiding commissioner.