http://www.kansascity.com/312/index.xml News, sports and entertainment from Kansas City Star en-us Copyright 2008 Kansas City Star Platte County 60 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 17:26:18 CDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys feedback@kansascity.com http://www.kansascity.com/312/story/719107.html http://www.kansascity.com/312/story/719107.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:31 CDT The Meowie Wowie Hawaiian Luau and Silent Auction from 7 to 10 p.m. today will benefit the Friends of the Parkville Animal Shelter. http://www.kansascity.com/312/story/719319.html http://www.kansascity.com/312/story/719319.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:41 CDT Online: www.parkvilleshelter.com Shelter volunteers also bring pets for adoption to Petco in North Kansas City on Saturdays. E-mail or call to confirm times. http://www.kansascity.com/312/story/718969.html http://www.kansascity.com/312/story/718969.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:51 CDT Just as successful businesses often outgrow their origins, the Clay/Platte Development Corp. found it, too, had outgrown its original identity. http://www.kansascity.com/312/story/719109.html http://www.kansascity.com/312/story/719109.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:31 CDT Birthday: The church will celebrate its centennial Aug. 3 with services and a shared dinner. Celebration services are planned at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. A potluck dinner will be shared at noon. http://www.kansascity.com/312/story/719321.html http://www.kansascity.com/312/story/719321.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:41 CDT Four Platte County youths are in the cast of “The Music Man,” on stage July 28-Aug. 3: http://www.kansascity.com/312/story/719004.html http://www.kansascity.com/312/story/719004.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:46 CDT I’ve heard a lot of people say that if they were going to move away from Kansas City, they’d choose Colorado. It’s not too far away, the weather is similar, and they have Perkins. A perfectly suitable alternative to KC. http://www.kansascity.com/312/story/719110.html http://www.kansascity.com/312/story/719110.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:31 CDT Foley Street, 300 block, July 17, assault Francis Street South, 200 block, July 18, assault Isley Street, 900 block, July 17, burglary http://www.kansascity.com/312/story/715380.html http://www.kansascity.com/312/story/715380.html Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:53 CDT The U. S. Small Business Administration announced that low-interest disaster loans are available to residents and businesses affected by the severe storms and tornadoes in early May in Clay County. http://www.kansascity.com/312/story/715399.html http://www.kansascity.com/312/story/715399.html Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:58 CDT In a further endorsement of Kansas City’s proposed light-rail starter line, North Kansas City leaders were to give formal approval to that proposal on Tuesday evening. http://www.kansascity.com/312/story/715482.html http://www.kansascity.com/312/story/715482.html Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:38 CDT The developers and neighbors in hot opposition to a disputed proposed Platte County housing development are gearing up for round two. http://www.kansascity.com/312/story/715259.html http://www.kansascity.com/312/story/715259.html Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:18 CDT The police blotter only covers incidents of assault, auto theft, burglary, rape, robbery and stealing. Some dates indicate when incidents appeared in the daily report logs, while others may indicate when the incidents were reported. Some addresses may indicate a neutral site an officer or officers visited, from which an incident was reported, rather than the original scene, a warrant or warrants, rather than suspect apprehension(s). Some incidents have been omitted for lack of significance, timeliness... http://www.kansascity.com/312/story/715381.html http://www.kansascity.com/312/story/715381.html Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:53 CDT A Kansas City man will serve 43 years in prison for his role in a burglary ring that targeted several homes while the occupants were at funerals. http://www.kansascity.com/312/story/715450.html http://www.kansascity.com/312/story/715450.html Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:18 CDT School administrators in the Park Hill district are keeping a close eye on construction projects that will barely be done, or not quite finished, before classes start on Aug. 13. http://www.kansascity.com/312/story/715379.html http://www.kansascity.com/312/story/715379.html Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:53 CDT Northlanders looking for affordable family fun need drive no farther than the Platte County Fairgrounds this week. http://www.kansascity.com/312/story/715397.html http://www.kansascity.com/312/story/715397.html Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:53 CDT The Northland chapter (No. 1390) of AARP will hold a garage sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at 5532 Homer White St. in Parkville. http://www.kansascity.com/312/story/715453.html http://www.kansascity.com/312/story/715453.html Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:18 CDT Zona Rosa recently closed its children’s play fruit area to begin construction on a larger play area, commons area and guest services desk. http://www.kansascity.com/312/story/709673.html http://www.kansascity.com/312/story/709673.html Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:43 CDT Students on the spring semester 2008 Dean’s List: •Dearborn: Alyssa Singleton, junior, Engineering http://www.kansascity.com/312/story/709990.html http://www.kansascity.com/312/story/709990.html Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:44 CDT Platte City is sponsoring a new outdoor acoustic music festival this weekend. The Platte City Dust Bowl Days Jam runs from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. today outside the Platte County Courthouse. http://www.kansascity.com/312/story/709496.html http://www.kansascity.com/312/story/709496.html Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:20 CDT The fourth annual KC Bike and Foot Chase will be Sunday at Zona Rosa. The proceeds will benefit the Kansas City Police Historical Society. Registration is $30. http://www.kansascity.com/312/story/709500.html http://www.kansascity.com/312/story/709500.html Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:49 CDT Summer of Music and Fun: The series will continue with the Mike O’Rourke Gospel Music Show at 2 p.m. July 27. An ice cream social will follow. http://www.kansascity.com/312/story/709534.html http://www.kansascity.com/312/story/709534.html Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:40 CDT Thrift plays an important role in the mission of Hillcrest Transitional Housing. By learning to manage money and spend wisely, the homeless who adhere to the nonprofit’s strict 90-day program transition from poverty to self-sufficiency.