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.

Many communities are encouraging their residents to rent out their homes to visitors for the FIFA World Cup coming to Kansas City this summer, with many communities relaxing short-term rental guidelines for the duration of the cup. Northmoor residents are petitioning city leadership to change the rules for short-term rentals in their community.

A memorable season for the North Platte boys basketball team officially became historic on March 3, when the Panthers strolled to their first-ever win in the MSHSAA State Tournament.

One of the founders of Platte County non-profit The Farmers House recently retired, but that doesn’t mean she’s gone far from the cause that is near and dear to her heart.

Chris Kendall of Farley is officially announcing his candidacy to retain his role as Platte County Treasurer.

The terminal at Kansas City International Airport was evacuated for about two hours Sunday after a bomb threat was received.

Washington Chapel C.M.E. in Parkville held its annual Black History Month celebration on Sunday, Feb. 22.  

The City of Parkville had several land development items on its docket for this week’s meeting of the board of aldermen. 

Platte County Auditor Kevin Robinson announced he filed on Tuesday, Feb. 24, for reelection to continue providing professional, accountable and transparent financial oversight for the citizens of Platte County.

A Platte County missing persons case resolved last week when a vehicle containing a body was pulled from Smithville Lake in Clay County. 

The Platte County Commission this week approved spending $38,500 to hire RDG Planning and Design, a parks consulting group, to engage in community outreach and create a preliminary design for a new park located at the south trail head of the Prairie Creek Greenway. 

Since Kansas City International Airport’s new terminal was opened in 2023, it has seen an increase in travelers, been recognized for several awards for its design and construction and has become a welcoming hub for the Kansas City metro area. 

Platte County Clerk Jera Pruitt announced her reelection campaign, citing a proven record of transparency, efficiency, and commitment to solving complex tax issues.

One of the two men involved in the deaths of three Kansas City Chiefs fans in 2024 may be headed back to jail after a reported bond term violation.

Cuts made to a program offered by the Platte County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office have prompted complaints from members of the Platte County Bar Association.

Mary Calvillo last week announced her candidacy for Platte County Clerk in the Republican primary election on Aug. 4. 

The Platte County Commission has formed the Platte County Mental Health Board Advisory Committee, a dedicated group tasked with developing the application process for the establishment of the Platte County Mental Health Board. 

A week after he openly criticized the Platte County Commission, incumbent Auditor Kevin Robinson is now facing an election opponent in the Republican primary. 

Two FLOCK Safety cameras have been placed at the intersection of Branch Street and Running Horse Road in Platte City, allowing Platte City police to capture license plates of vehicles traveling through the intersection. 

The 18-year-old Park Hill School District student accused of taking a loaded gun to school has waived his right to a preliminary hearing.

The Platte County auditor has spoken out to clarify statements made by the commission at a contentious meeting held last month. 

Residents are sounding the alarm on Kansas City’s plan to rebuild Line Creek Parkway and realign Line Creek Trail, removing about seven acres of what residents have long called the last KC forest. 

Smithville officials have released the name of the man who died in a home explosion in the city last week. 

The inaugural Taste of the Northland will be held this weekend, benefiting Northland Health Alliance and Feed Northland Kids. 

Riverside police are investigating an apparent shooting in the city which occurred over the weekend.