The Platte County Citizen

12/04/2025

Frigid temperatures won't dim the lights or dampen the holiday spirit - A Riverside Christmas is on this Thursday from 5:30 to 7 pm. Free hot chocolate and hot dogs will be available and, for the first time in recent memory, it looks to be a snow-covered Welcome Plaza. Come gather around a portable heater with family and friends to watch the lights sparkle with the Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting at 6 pm sharp!

Parking is available at the library or at City Hall. Looking forward to kicking off an holiday season together on Thursday night !

12/04/2025

📯🎄🔔 The Platte City Community Band presents "A Concert for the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" Sunday, December 7 at 3pm at the PCHS Performing Arts Center/Wilson Auditorium. Free Admission - sponsored by the Platte City Friends of the Arts. See flier for details!

12/04/2025

We are delighted to confirm that the Elves will be making a special visit to City Hall on Monday, December 16th. They will be there specifically to collect all letters addressed to Santa, ensuring they arrive safely at the North Pole in time for Christmas.

Please make sure any letters your children wish to send to Santa are brought to City Hall by that date. It's a wonderful opportunity for them to share their Christmas wishes directly with Santa's helpers!

12/02/2025

White Christmas - Ben Ferrel Museum in Platte City- Calendar

12/02/2025

🎅 Trek with Santa is returning soon to Parkville! Join Santa Claus for an afternoon of holiday cheer and adventure in nature.

Registration is FREE - but make sure to register before the December 5th deadline!

To register, please visit the link: https://secure.rec1.com/MO/parkville-mo/catalog or scan the QR code.

11/24/2025

The 18-year-old suspect has been charged, remains in custody.

An 18-year-old Park Hill School District student is in custody after a loaded gun was allegedly found in his backpack on Friday, Nov. 21. 

11/24/2025

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Phone: (816) 858-5154

11/22/2025

Breaking from the Platte County Platte County Missouri Sheriff's Office:

Firearm Removed from Student – LEAD Innovation Studio (Park Hill School District)

On 11/21/2025 at approximately 11:00 am, the Platte County Deputy assigned as the School Resource Officer (SRO) to the LEAD Innovation Studio was advised by school staff that information had been received that a student at the school was in possession of a firearm on premises. The student in question was escorted to the office and a loaded pistol was recovered from the student’s backpack. The student, an 18-year-old male senior at LEAD Innovation Studio, was arrested and transported to the Platte County Detention Center where he was placed on a 24-hour investigative hold while criminal charges are pursued.

11/11/2025

Today, the Platte County Citizen joins our nation in recognizing Veterans Day, a time to honor the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Their courage, commitment, and sacrifice protect the freedoms we enjoy each day. We extend our deepest gratitude to all veterans and their families for their service and dedication. Pick up our Veterans Day Special Section in our 11/5/25 paper, at newsstands now.