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.
Steps were made toward the preservation and future of the Halfway House between Platte City and Weston at the Platte County Commission meeting Monday, July 6.
The KCI Rotary Club’s efforts to create a butterfly garden in Michael Gunn Park at Platte Meadows continue.
A former Kansas City Police Department officer has been convicted of killing a 71-year-old man in the Walmart parking lot located on North Boardwalk Avenue in Kansas City.
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe last week appointed Blake Sherer as Circuit Judge for Division I of the Sixth Judicial Circuit, serving Platte County.
With the Independence Day holiday approaching, cities across the county are preparing for celebrations.
One of the two men allegedly involved in the deaths of three Kansas City Chiefs fans in 2024 was denied a clarification of the charges against him.
The City of Riverside approved at $72 million budget at the meeting of the Board of Aldermen last week.
Last month, the Platte County Prosecutor’s Office entered amended information for a felony, potentially upping the charges against at Northmoor man accused of a 2023 murder.
A controversial proposed subdivision in southern Platte County was tabled at the developer’s request this week after residents in the Timber Ridge and Thousand Oaks neighborhoods expressed their concerns about the impact the development could have on their properties and the area.
A former employee of the Parkville Area Chamber of Commerce has been charged with embezzling more than $30,000 from the chamber late last year into this year.
A preliminary hearing was held last week for Ruslan Huseynov, the man accused of murdering Citizen sports reporter Dennis Sharkey.
A Riss Lake resident recently spoke to the Parkville Board of Aldermen about a proliferation of power outages on one block in the neighborhood.
The Platte City Board of Aldermen has approved a resolution outsourcing trash and recycling services to Redgate Disposal for solid waste collection for the next three years.
After a months-long search for a language interpreter, a preliminary hearing is finally scheduled this week for the man accused of killing Citizen sports reporter Dennis Sharkey.
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Eight years after Landry Shamet became the first Park Hill High School graduate to reach the National Basketball Association, the 2015 graduate has reached another milestone no other Trojan has accomplished.
Commitment and perseverance are paying off for Anna Anderson, who is now taking another big leap in her flag football career.
Platte County senior infielder Brennan McLaughlin was named the Class 5 Player of the Year for a second straight season, leading all baseball honorees in postseason awards.
More than five dozen Class 5 baseball teams concluded the season in defeat, but a critical performance from senior starting pitcher Owen Bane provided Platte County with an opportunity to end its season in the win column at Ozark Mountain Sports Complex.More than five dozen Class 5 baseball teams concluded the season in defeat, but a critical performance from senior starting pitcher Owen Bane provided Platte County with an opportunity to end its season in the win column at Ozark Mountain Sports Complex.
The KCI Conference honored eight local baseball players as all-conference performers for the 2026 season.
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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.
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.