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 ...

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

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

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.

Lincoln County commissioners agreed to donate workers' time and the use of county equipment so The Connection's first two ...

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.

Platte County residents can vote on the Children’s Services Fund ballot question in the Nov. 5 election. To find your polling location, you can check your voter registration.

Platte County Sheriff Mark Owen announced Monday evening that he would not seek reelection. Owen will retire following the end of his third term, which concludes on Jan. 1, 2025.