Residents south of Platte City were mystified Saturday night by a loud explosion or boom that rattled homes and raised concerns.
According to the Platte County Sheriff’s Office, multiple calls were received around 10:30 Saturday, Oct. about a possible explosion around Northwest 136th Street and Running Horse Road. Four deputies responded to the area, along with Platte City police and Central Platte Fire Protection District personnel.
They searched the area for about a half hour but were unable to determine the source. The sound did not repeat and deputies noticed no power disruptions or natural gas smell.