The Platte County Citizen

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Conference Golf: KCI, Suburban conferences hand out medals

October 7, 2026 Nathan Dunn

Golfers from four area programs represented their respective programs in conference championships, with each program earning an all-conference medal.

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North Platte comes up clutch in KCI thriller over Penney

October 7, 2026

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North Platte comes up clutch in KCI thriller over Penney

October 7, 2026

Nathan Dunn

For three quarters, North Platte’s football team had control of its game with Penney on Oct. 2. Then everything changed. The Panthers watched a 16-point lead disappear in the fourth quarter before finding one final answer, marching 58 yards in just 1 minute, 19 seconds for the winning touchdown in a 34-31 thriller in Dearborn. After being held to just one score in the second half, North Platte moved downfield with ease.

October 7, 2026

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October 7, 2026

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Anderson's strike sinks Northtown

October 7, 2026

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October 7, 2026

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Platte County defeats Smithville on Military Appreciation Night

PLATTE CITY — The Platte County football team celebrated America on Military Appreciation Night, defeating Smithville 38-17 on Sept. 18 at Pirate Stadium.

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Platte County baseball finishes third at state

OZARK — The Platte County baseball team finished third in Class 5, capturing a state trophy for the third time since 2022.

Weekend of rain, frustration and star performers at state track

JEFFERSON CITY — The 100th MSHSAA Track and Field Championship were held May 29-30 on Licklider Track at Jefferson City High School.

Platte County tops Kearney for district title

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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Platte County Steam Engine Show

The 161st Platte County Fair

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.

Kids and Cops in Platte City

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.

Platte County Fair

The 158th Platte County Fair returned to a full four-day event this year, Wednesday, July 21 through Saturday, July 24 in Tracy.