The Platte County Citizen

12/08/2024

Brought it Home! The Platte County Pirates have won the State Championship with a 49-14 victory over the Crusaders. Way to go Pirates! 🖤🧡

12/03/2024

This morning Senior Baseball player Jaxon Turner signed his letter of intent to further his academic and baseball career at North Central Missouri College. Congratulations to Jaxon and his family on this accomplishment. Good luck at NCMC!

12/03/2024

12/03/2024

11/26/2024

The 2024 Holiday Lighting Celebration is THIS WEEK! Join the Platte City Area Chamber of Commerce and City of Platte City on Wednesday, November 27th, from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. in downtown Platte City.

For more information, visit https://www.plattecitymo.com/calendar #!event/2024/11/27/downtown-platte-city-holiday-lighting-ceremony

11/20/2024

We are just ONE WEEK from the 2024 Holiday Lighting Celebration! Join the Platte City Area Chamber of Commerce and City of Platte City on Wednesday, November 27th, from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. in downtown Platte City.

For more information, visit https://www.plattecitymo.com/calendar #!event/2024/11/27/downtown-platte-city-holiday-lighting-ceremony

11/09/2024

Join us for our annual Veterans Day Ceremony, which will be held on Monday, November 11th, 2024 and promptly starting at 11:00 a.m. at Settler’s Crossing Park.

This event has become a cherished tradition in our community. Each year, it brings together veterans, active-duty service members, their families, and the community to express gratitude and respect for their sacrifices.

10/29/2024

We are having crispy fall color this autumn in Platte County due to drought. If the trees are suffering in your yard or neighborhood, here’s a tip, considering watering, and to catch some color take short rural road trips on the county’s blacktop and gravel roads. 

10/29/2024

Join the Platte City Area Chamber of Commerce and City of Platte City for a festive occasion on Wednesday, November 27th! The 2024 Holiday Lighting Celebration will be held from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. in downtown Platte City.

For more information, visit https://www.plattecitymo.com/calendar #!event/2024/11/27/downtown-platte-city-holiday-lighting-ceremony

10/28/2024

PLATTE COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation has closed the on-ramp at MO Route 273 in Tracy from southbound I-29 as part of the lane closure on SB I-29. The ramp/lane closures will be in place through Monday, Nov. 11. Closures are for bridge work over the Platte River overflow. Avoid the area if possible and use an alternate route. All work is weather permitting. Link: https://www.modot.org/node/58100
Platte County Missouri Sheriff's Office

For details about the lane closure visit: https://www.modot.org/node/58050

10/24/2024

The Parkville Police Department is investigating a body found inside a minivan found in the Missouri River this afternoon. English and Platte Landing parks were closed for a while today during the initial investigation.

10/23/2024

According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, southbound I-29 near Camden Point is closed due to an accident involving two semis.

10/22/2024

This Friday we are partnering with the Community Blood Center hosting a Blood Drive. Come on by this Friday from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. to donate blood and be entered in to win a pair of Chiefs tickets!

10/22/2024

Our very own Dan Luebbert was recently honored by the Missouri Public Health Association (MPHA) and received the W. Scott Johnson Award. This is the most prestigious award given by MPHA. Learn more: https://buff.ly/4hsgJIr