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 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 wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, ladies barrel racing, ...

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

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, Mo. — A debate over taxes and voter authority is intensifying in Platte County. The dispute centers on whether the ultimate decision-making power lies with voters or the county ...

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.

In November, 56% of voters approved the quarter-of-a-cent-sales tax to expand mental health services in Platte County. Despite the election results, the commissioners then refused to levy the tax.