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•Part I (The Battle of Platte County)
•Part II (Local lawmen shoot it out with notorious bandits)
Part III (Further on up the road)
•Part IV (Holt Coffey: Platte County Hero)

Local News

Top stories of 2008

5/7/2008
Ethics controversy examined
Helping others while cleaning up after the storm
Park board short on members in Platte City
Olson hired as interim administrator
Curb helpers a point of debate for city Gettin' Funky

4/30/2008
Ethics complaint advances
R-3 appears to settle for nine cents from KC
North Platte secretly applies for A+ status
Sand and gravel pit proposal still coming
Steelman campaigns here

4/23/2008
Beverly appeal denied
Weston collector guilty of stealing
No parking area extended by city
Tracy will need new board member

4/16/2008
Jason vs. Jason
Dusenbery accused in ethics complaint
Strange device detonated at Trex Mart in Tracy
CPA expresses concerns about Parkville issues
City begins search for new administrator
Woman pleads guilty in fatality accident

4/9/2008
Offutt crushes Brooks
Stinnett rolls at R-3
Richardson wins handily in Parkville mayor's race
Election results
Asher, Hoeffner and Matney win at R-1
New mayor at Tracy?
Bracket contest winners
KC mayor talks with county about light rail

4/2/2008
More than 60% never attended HOG rally
Tomahawke compatibility questioned by airport
Hutsler; Richardson square off for mayor
Commission okays new surcharge
Your list of candidates for cities, schools
Frank Offutt poised to challenge Brooks
Annexation, other issues discussed by candidates
Six candidates seeking three spots on R-1 board
Five candidates seeking three spots on R-3 board
Write-in candidates develop in Tracy races

3/26/2008
Burglaries continue in rural areas
Pryor pulls out, others jump in
City administrator resigns at Parkville
Police rate high; low on communication
Alderman wants Tracy officials to give up pay
Tornado sirens on way to county rural areas

3/19/2008
Tom Pryor quits race for Commissioner
New R-3 School won't open on time
Platte City teen found dead at Weston
Quitmeier will have primary foe
New trash ordinance approved
Bracket battle entry deadline nearing

3/12/2008
Rash of burglaries in Platte County
MoDOT wants more right of way from Tomahawke
It's the law: Weston dogs must defecate in own yard
Get your entry ready for annual bracket contest

3/5/2008
Charged in home invasion
Plan for offices okayed at Parkville
Employee cell phone policy being studied
Farley will pay for security at meetings
Basketball bracket contest on horizon

2/27/2008
Crime spree hits Platte City
City to stop commercial dumpster service
R-3 opposes tax abatement at KCI
Width of Winan Rd. could pose problem
Board wants security

2/20/2008
Four to be interviewed by aldermen
Sex crime vicitms urged to come forward
Investment strategies for city funds discussed
Alleys, variances topic at Dearborn

2/13/2008
Roads, traffic flow top survey concerns
Hammond's position eliminated at Parkville
Residents get organized, question traffic study

2/6/2008
Area zoning controversies on the horizon
Vote on Platte Ridge deal delayed
Sunshine issue nearly bites R-3 school board
Hammond's fate still up in air

1/30/2008
City gives Moody severance deal
Replacement search begins
Hammond's future could be decided Feb. 5
Development concerns expressed
Farley man charged in murder case
Sand and gravel officials state their case

1/23/2008
Board votes to fire Moody
Dearborn bank robbed Tuesday
Development of 600 homes proposed
Hammond reportedly out at City of Parkville
Fire proves fatal to mother of R-3 teacher
Park Hill South student killed in accident

1/16/2008
NP fills position without posting opening
Some parents object to Aug. 13 start date
Sheriff gets boost in budget
New downtown bridge planned at Parkville

1/9/2008
Salary hike approved for Parkville officials
Home foreclosures up 23% in county
2007: Part II of looking back
KC will share TIF info with Platte County

1/2/2008
Salt has become a precious commodity
Candidate filings trickling in
Wrong turn puts plane in mud at KCI
Procedural changes made to county budget
2007: The year that was...

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