The dueling actions set up a potentially volatile fight between Missouri and Platte County over residential property taxes ...

Platte County residents are bracing for a potential 15 percent increase in residential property taxes ordered by the Missouri ...

According to the State Tax Commission, in 2023, residential property assessments came in 19% below the market value on ...

Platte County officials said they will not implement a 15% property assessment increase ordered by the Missouri State Tax ...

Platte County commissioners are snapping back at calls for a mandatory 15% increase on residential property assessments.

The rodeo at the Platte County Fair will take place Wednesday, July 23, at 8 p.m. Rodeo events include bareback riding, steer ...

Platte County officials are refusing the State Tax Commission order to raise residential property assessments.

On Wednesday, the Missouri State Tax Commission (STC) ordered the Platte County Clerk and the Board of Equalization to impose ...

Platte County leaders say they will not comply with a Missouri State Tax Commission order requiring a 15% increase in ...

PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. — Platte County Sheriff Mark Owen has raised concerns about the state of the county jail, citing overcrowding and deteriorating infrastructure as major issues.

Platte County Sheriff Mark Owen, who is not running for reelection, said the jail is over capacity. On Monday, 202 people were detained at the facility, which was built in 1998.

But twice now, the Platte County voters have rejected plans to expand the Platte County Jail.” The jail, which has room to house 180 inmates, has seen as many as 210 inmates.