A chaotic election season got more so last week after a work session held by Platte County commissioners led to the possible ejection of several candidates from the August primary election. Four of those candidates withdrew from the election voluntarily, and on a split vote, commissioners allowed the remaining three to continue on the ballot. In response, the Board of Elections has re-opened filing for two offices this week.

Platte County Parks celebrated the grand opening of the new Castle Playground at Michael Gunn Park at Platte Meadows last week with a medieval-themed ribbon cutting.  

Hillcrest Platte County (HPC) welcomed community members, partners, and supporters on April 24 for the official ribbon cutting and open house of the new Hunter L. Burch Center, located at 6600 NW Tower Drive, Suite 104 in Platte Woods.

The Historic Kansas City Tour, Routes of Resistance, stopped at two iconic locations in Parkville on Saturday, April 25. The Washington Chapel and the Banneker School were stops on a free bus tour, sponsored by UMKC and the Kansas City Monuments Coalition, that explored local black and indigenous history.  

AAA Missouri donated a recent model SUV to Platte County High School to help expand its driver education program. The donation, made during a ceremony Friday, April 24 at the school, aims to support an initiative that is already demonstrating real-world traffic safety benefits.

A Trimble man was sentenced to 22 years in prison after pleading guilty to first degree statutory sodomy in Platte County. 

On Wednesday, April 22 at approximately 9 a.m., the Riverside Police Department responded to a motor vehicle crash on NW Mattox Road just north of NW 43rd Street in Riverside. 

A Plaza Middle School teacher has been charged in federal court on attempted child exploitation charges.

Longtime Platte County resident, CPA, and business executive Dale Brouk last week announced that he is running for presiding commissioner, offering voters a steady, experienced leader focused on fiscal responsibility, efficient government and smart economic growth.

The Weston Board of Aldermen last week voted to stop the installation of Flock traffic cameras due to community backlash.

In response to rising concerns around domestic violence-related homicides, Platte County leaders have implemented a coordinated, multi-system strategy aimed at increasing victim safety, offender accountability, and early intervention.

A Missouri Court of Appeals issued a victory for the Platte County Commission last week, finding the county was not obligated to implement the voter-approved children’s services sales tax. 

Jason Maki last week announced his candidacy for Platte County Presiding Commissioner, launching a campaign centered on conservative leadership, taxpayer protection, government transparency, and responsible growth that reflects the values of Platte County.

There was another shake-up in the race for Platte County Prosecuting Attorney, with a two-term state senator stepping into the race and now the only candidate on the ballot. 

The Platte County Assessor’s Office is announcing the implementation of its Sales Validation process alongside a renewed commitment to public education and community outreach, ensuring residents understand how property values are determined and maintained.

Dr. Gena L. Ross has announced she is running for Presiding Commissioner of Platte County, focusing her campaign on transparency, responsible growth, and keeping local government connected to the people it serves.

Challenger Amber Brune handily beat out incumbent Platte City Mayor Steve Hoeger in the Tuesday, April 7 municipal election. Brune received 64 percent of the vote to Hoeger’s 35 percent.

On a split vote of the Platte County Commission Monday, funds allegedly mistakenly allocated to the sheriff’s office will stay with the sheriff’s office. 

Last week, as the clock ticked down for filings in the August primary election, Platte County Prosecuting Attorney Eric Zahnd pulled his name from the ballot. 

Incumbent Platte City Mayor Steve Hoeger is facing challenger Amber Brune in the Tuesday, April 7 municipal election. 

The Platte County R-3 School District last week celebrated the success of its “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” project, which concluded on Friday, March 20. 

After 26 years in the U.S. House of Representatives, Sam Graves has announced this term representing District 6 will be his last. 

A Park Hill High School senior died in a crash in Farley last week, with police reporting speed and alcohol were factors in the crash. 

Platte County Sheriff Erik Holland has threatened to sue the Platte County Commission for moving funds already allocated through the budgeting process.

A Kansas City North man has been charged after allegedly recording a woman using the restroom at Kansas City International Airport.

Platte County authorities are investigating two fatality accidents in the past week in the county. 

Platte County Presiding Commissioner Scott Fricker has told fellow Republicans he will withdraw from the race to win re-election to his seat on the Platte County Commission.

JE Dunn Construction joined representatives from Platte County R-3 School District and project partners last week to celebrate the topping out of the Northland Workforce Development Center (NWDC), marking placement of the final steel beam and a major milestone in the project’s construction. 

The Platte County High School football team rallied around a coach in need last week, raising more than $2,000 and drawing tremendous support from the Platte City community. 

Platte County Commissioners this week authorized the annual Parks and Recreation Outreach Grants, totaling more than half a million dollars.