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.
The man who led police on a chase in Weston last week remains in custody on $100,000 cash-only bond.
The City of Parkville has suspended operation of its Flock Safety license plate readers after citizen outcry at public meetings held last week.
The City of Platte City plans to hold a special work session this week to discuss Flock cameras in the city.
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.
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Platte County’s soccer team flirted with danger in the first half, but a much-improved second half gave junior forward Kayden Roy the chance to deliver a much-needed goal and lift the Pirates over Smithville on Sept. 16 at Pirate Stadium.
West Platte’s softball team is off to a 5-9 start to the season in a schedule packed with tough competition.
Platte County’s football team didn’t let deja vu strike again, using a dominant rushing performance from junior Caleb Hill to guide the Pirates to a 38-17 victory over Smithville on Sept. 18.
Park Hill South softball used a pair of shutout victories as they swept all three games that were completed at the 2026 Park Hill South Tournament, held Sept. 18-19.
Park Hill’s girls tennis team had a productive week on the courts, highlighted by a rivalry triumph over Park Hill South and an impressive appearance at the St. Joseph Central Tournament.
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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.
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.
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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 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.