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West Platte defense dominant in Tobacco Stick battle

September 16, 2026 Nathan Dunn

Brady McMillan raises the tobacco stick after West Platte defeated North Platte on Sept. 11. *PHOTOS: Michelle Green*

The West Platte football team relied on a big defensive performance to successfully defend its tobacco stick with a 24-6 victory over North Platte at Rudolph Eskridge Stadium in Weston on Sept. 11.

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Park Hill grad shines in World Series run

November 4, 2026

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Park Hill grad shines in World Series run

November 4, 2026

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Aaron Ashby delivered a postseason performance for the history books, helping the Milwaukee Brewers capture the club’s first-ever World Series championship last week.

November 4, 2026

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Juniors guide Park Hill South to conference title

November 4, 2026

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Juniors guide Park Hill South to conference title

November 4, 2026

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Park Hill South’s boys soccer team has made conference titles an annual tradition, and this year is no exception. The Panthers clinched the sole title in the Greater KC Suburban Red Division on Oct. 27, defeating Oak Park 2-0 to complete a six-match unbeaten run in conference play. They earned the title with five wins and a draw.

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Platte County softball wins district title

SMITHVILLE, Mo. — Platte County’s softball team won a district title on Oct. 19 for the first time since 2021, defeating Smithville 5-3.

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Individual District Tennis: Kaser, Keith dominant in repeat doubles title

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Three Platte County-area girls tennis programs participated in individual district tournaments on Oct. 9.

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.

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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.