The Platte County Commission set the county’s property tax rate last week after an exchange between the presiding commissioner and county auditor over the possible consequences of the rate set.
The City of Platte City recently amended its marijuana codes to allow a 24-hour dispensary in the city.
A Kansas City man was sentenced to the maximum term of 15 years in prison on Aug. 27 for shooting at a female driver of a separate vehicle near Interstate 635 in Riverside. Davion Gunion, 25, pleaded guilty on June 23 to the class B felony of assault in the first degree.
A website launched online last month alleging the four independent candidates running for county office “harvested” signatures to acquire their places on the November ballot at senior care facilities.
At the Missouri State Fair, Maddi and Collin Risa of Camden Point chose to make an impact beyond the show ring by donating their market hog through Missouri Farmers Care Foundation’s Hogs for Hunger, a pillar of the Drive to Feed Kids. Maddi and Collin are members of Platte County 4-H.
Summer projects from Proposition K.I.D.S. passed by northern Platte County voters are nearing completion in the North Platte R-I School District.
A Platte County jury found a Kansas City man guilty on Aug. 20 of raping a 15-year-old girl at a New Years Eve party on Jan. 1, 2019 in Kansas City. Harley A. Marolt, 28, was convicted after a four-day jury trial of statutory rape in the second degree.
Braden Hendee expected nothing more than another summer round with a friend at Shiloh Springs Golf Club on July 5.
Holly Cayer has officially been certified by the Platte County Board of Elections and will appear on the Nov. 3 general election ballot as an Independent candidate for Platte County Collector of Revenue.
Construction is reshaping portions of both high school campuses in the Park Hill School District as projects funded through the GO Park Hill initiative continue to take shape.
The Platte County Livestock Show is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, having just completed another successful run at the Platte County Fair July 22-25.
Presiding commissioner candidate Mary McKenna has issued a statement to thank all of the Platte County voters for turning out to vote in Tuesday’s primary and nominating her for presiding commissioner.
Parkville residents Steve and Joyce Berg have been practicing and teaching music for a long time in the southern Platte County area.
In the race for presiding commissioner, incumbent Scott Fricker bowed out of the race early on, and the Aug. 4 Republican primary consisted of Gena Ross and Jason Maki.
Two candidates ran in the Aug. 4 Republican primary for Platte County recorder of deeds – incumbent Christopher Wright and challenger Nicholas Palmer.
Three Republican candidates ran for the position of county clerk, including incumbent Jera Pruitt, Russ “Wojo” Wojtkiewicz and Mary Calvillo.
The Neighbors First Coalition, comprised of four independent candidates seeking local office in Platte County, has officially qualified for the Nov. 3 general election ballot after submitting approximately 1,200 signatures per candidate 10 days before Missouri’s filing deadline.
One person has died and another is hospitalized in critical condition after a motorcycle crash on Interurban Road at Northwest 128th Street.
In the race for presiding commissioner, incumbent Scott Fricker bowed out early on, and now the Aug. 4 Republican primary consists of Gena Ross and Jason Maki. The winner will face Democrat Mary McKenna in November, as well as potentially an independent candidate in Dale Brouk.
Three Republican candidates are running for the position of county clerk, including incumbent Jera Pruitt. Russ “Wojo” Wojtkiewicz and Mary Calvillo are competing with Pruitt in the primary. The Aug. 4 winner will move on to face Democrat Hans Peter in the November general election.
Two candidates are running in the Aug. 4 Republican primary for Platte County recorder of deeds – incumbent Christopher Wright and challenger Nicholas Palmer. The winner will face no Democratic challenger in November.
Platte County Commissioners this week officially withdrew from the Clay Platte Ray Mental Health Board, effective at the end of the year.
The City of Riverside is making moves to regulate the sale of kratom products within its city limits.
The Foundation for Regeneration is working to restore the Heart of America Forest near Kansas City International Airport.
The four candidates for office who withdrew from the primary race after a miscommunication led to their near removal from the ballot by the county commission have filed to run as independent candidates.
A 17-year-old Staley High School student died last week in a crash when his motorcycle collided with a semi on Interstate 29.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has brought crowds to Kansas City to experience six different matches across four weeks.
The Washington Chapel C.M.E in Parkville’s restoration is completed and the congregation is now gathering for worship.
Four years ago, Christopher L. Wright campaigned for Platte County Recorder on a simple promise: modernize the office, digitize its historic records, and improve public access. Wright announced this week that his promise is becoming a reality.
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A confident Platte County team has come out of the gates crushing the softball early on this season.
An opportunistic first half led the Park Hill South football team to a dominant 61-20 victory on Senior Night against Grandview.
An internal emphasis on consistency helped the Park Hill girls volleyball team make quick work of Park Hill South on Sept. 1, sweeping their district rival in three sets on the road.
Rainouts and relocations will be less of an issue at Park Hill South after it officially opened its upgraded softball field on Aug. 31.
Platte County’s football team opened a new era with a similar result that many had become accustomed to over recent years.
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OZARK — The Platte County baseball team finished third in Class 5, capturing a state trophy for the third time since 2022.
JEFFERSON CITY — The 100th MSHSAA Track and Field Championship were held May 29-30 on Licklider Track at Jefferson City High School.
PLATTE CITY — Platte County’s baseball team used a steady defense and timely hitting to win a second consecutive Class 5 District 8 championship. After defeating East and St. Pius X earlier in the week, the Pirates defeated Kearney 7-3 on May 23 to take the district title on home turf.
COLUMBIA — High school wrestlers converged on Mizzou Arena Feb. 25-28 for the MSHSAA Wrestling Championships. There was no shortage of local wrestlers battling among the state’s elite.
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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.
The City of Platte City plans to hold a special work session this week to discuss Flock cameras in the city.