A request from the Platte County Sheriff’s Office led to a discussion on the proposed law enforcement sales tax early this week.
Former Park Hill Trojan Chris Nilsen, class of 2016, is headed to his second Olympics in Paris France as a pole vaulter.
This summer is a test of patience for berry pickers, drivers, and political watchers in Platte County. Abundant rain is boosting the blueberry and blackberry crops and picking them is something only patient people do.
When Brandy Woodley found out recently that she had been selected to receive the Federal Executive Board’s (FEB) Public Employees Recognition Day Distinguished Community Service Award she had no idea she was even being considered for this honor.
In the last five years of being a journalist, I’ve never actually written a column before, but now seems like a good time for a first. I’ve been the sports editor here for the last three school years and while this is a well overdo hello, it’s also a goodbye.
JEFFERSON CITY – The third time was the charm for Platte County, which needed that many years in Class 5 to get back to competing at state.
JEFFERSON CITY – For the second time in the last three years, the Park Hill boys wrapped up state track and field with a state champion – and nearly added another.
JEFFERSON CITY – Having six athletes perform in seven events at the Class 5 State Meet at Jefferson City High School, Park Hill South wrapped up the spring with a trio of medalists on May 24 and 25.
SAINT JOSEPH – North Platte wanted to trade its baseball cap for a crown, but fate stepped in and forced the Panthers into a goodbye.
SPRINGFIELD – Platte County had an action-packed day at the Class 2 Boys’ Tennis Final Four, having the highest finish in program history at Cooper Tennis Complex on May 24.
JEFFERSON CITY – Relying heavily on the senior tandem of Brooke Boehm and Mackenzie Moretina writing their final chapters of Park Hill athletics, the Lady Trojans took 17th place at the Class 5 State Track and Field Meet at Jefferson City High School on May 25.
LIBERTY – Playing spoiler in the opening round of the Class 6 District 8 Baseball Tournament ended up being the limit for Park Hill (13-22), which failed to dethrone the two-time reigning state champions in the semifinals.
LIBERTY – Searching for its first postseason win since 2021, Park Hill South (13-19) awaited a 90-minute rain delay in the pitching duel with Staley (27-9) at Liberty High School on May 15.
JEFFERSON CITY – Dread it, run from it, destiny arrives all the same or should it be said: the North Platte girls’ track and field has.
The Platte County Commission has postponed its decision on a pass-through measure aimed at getting a county-wide children’s fund on the November election ballot.