Dr. Drew White will become the next superintendent of the Platte County School District and will officially begin serving in this capacity on July 1, 2026, starting with the 2026-27 school year. He will succeed Dr. Jay Harris, who has announced his retirement from the district following the end of next school year (June 2026).
An Independence woman was arrested last week following a five-count indictment by a federal grand jury charging her with defrauding an elderly victim of over $1 million dollars.
Riverside resident Jason Sessoms, 19, has been charged in Clay County, accused of shooting and killing his parents in a Clay County motel. He faces two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of armed criminal action.
The City of Weston has contested races for the mayor’s office and for Ward Two alderman.
The Park Hill South boys golf team is teeing up for another big season this spring after welcoming some depth to the roster.
Lindsay Ramsey isn’t just winning races—she’s rewriting history in Class 2 girls track and field. The North Platte senior has been a part of the Panthers’ three straight state championships, cementing a spot among Missouri’s all-time greats in girls track and field. With multiple state records and a dozen all-state honors to her name, Ramsey is the driving force behind a program in the midst of a golden era of pure dominance.
It wasn’t too long ago that the Park Hill girls soccer team was among the best in the state, winning the 2018 state championship and five district titles in six years.
A year after finishing third place for the second year in a row, the West Platte boys track and field team is under new leadership.
The 2024 baseball season did not meet expectations for Park Hill South as they finished under .500 for the first time since 2017.
The Park Hill baseball team is slowly gearing up for what they hope will be a big season on the diamond this spring after three consecutive losing seasons.
The Platte County track and field team lost some record-breaking talent, but record-breaking talent still remains with high expectations for the new season.
West Platte baseball is eager for the 2025 baseball season as Brian Faulkner takes charge for his first season as head coach after serving as an assistant last year.
After a dominant 2024 campaign, the Park Hill South girls’ soccer team enters 2025 with a fresh slate and a young roster eager to make its mark.
A year after finishing second at state, the Platte County boys tennis team has its sights set on getting back to Springfield for the Final Four in late May.
A Platte County judge last week ruled the county commission has the authority to not levy the voter-approved children’s mental health services tax.