A Kansas City man has been convicted of aggravated fleeing of a stop of a motor vehicle and tampering with physical evidence by a Platte County jury on Thursday, Oct. 29.
A Clay County judge has dismissed the case filed by two candidates against the current county collector – for now.
For Platte County Presiding Commissioner, three candidates share the ballot this cycle – Jason Maki, Republican; Mary McKenna, Democrat; and Dale Brouk, independent.
The race for Platte County Clerk consists of two candidates – Republican Mary Calvillo and Democrat Hans Peter.
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.
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.
West Platte was outscored 21-7 in the final 24 minutes, 18 seconds of last Friday’s Class 2 District 8 quarterfinal. But the No. 3-seeded Blue Jays had already done plenty of damage earlier to run away with the 63-21 victory.
West Platte’s boys and girls cross country teams extended their seasons another week after an impressive showing at the Class 1 District 4 meet on Oct. 31 in Platte City.
Platte County’s softball and girls tennis teams returned from Springfield with a pair of fourth-place trophies on Oct. 29 for the MSHSAA State Championships.
Park Hill South’s boys swimming and diving team put together a dominant three-day performance to capture the Greater KC Red Division title at the annual conference championships Oct. 29-31 at Gladstone Community Center.
North Platte’s football team has embraced a road-warrior mentality, opening the Class 1 District 5 tournament with a dominant performance against Crest Ridge and Chilhowee.
Ellie Kaser and Macie Keith saved their best tennis for the biggest moments, rallying through a challenging championship match to deliver a milestone victory for Platte County High School.
Platte County’s softball team built an early cushion with a powerful and patient offensive display, weathered Belton’s rallies and kept swinging back until the final out. Now, the Pirates are headed to the State Final Four.
Platte County’s football team ended the regular season on a dominant four-game winning streak, securing a share of the Greater KC White Division title for a third consecutive season.
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Democrats and independent candidates were the big winners in Platte County Tuesday night, with Democrats taking two county offices, including the top office of presiding commissioner.