Parkville News

Tips from frequent renters and car rental companies on avoiding big charges or responsibility for someone else's damage: Prior to renting, check whether your auto insurance company and the credit card you are using provide adequate coverage.

Bob Silvy has a caution for travelers picking up and returning rental cars: Check the vehicle closely or you could be held liable for damage caused by others.

In what she described as both a very rewarding and surprisingly emotional experience, Junction Citian Beth Mathis ventured to Parkville, Mo.

A former Kansas City television reporter has been sentenced to six months of home detention for her role in a scheme to launder more than $650,000 from Associated Wholesale Grocers.

CONSHOHOCKEN,A Pa. Take Care Health Systems, which is owned by Walgreens, has opened a new retail-based clinic in the Kansas City area.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. a ' Six local high schools are named the top in the country. Newsweek Magazine named the top 1,500 public schools in the country.

Many of the area's rivers and creeks are nearly full after several days of heavy rain.

Teen found unhurtA 19-year-old man who was reported missing about a week ago has been located unharmed in Olympia, Wash., Kansas City police said Wednesday.

The Cuddly Poos get a discount from the devil: Michael Meyers, Marco Pascolini, Jason Beers and Michael Stover.

Oh, the re-do opportunities. While everyone waits to hear whether the effort to recall Kansas City Mayor Mark Funkhouser is on or off , Kansas City Star political reporter Steve Kraske reports that one possible Funkhouser challenger might be Jackson County Executive Mike Sanders .

On a recent Sunday, the Rev. Will Bowen gave $3,000 to his congregation at One Community Spiritual Center, formerly Christ Church Unity.

An end and a beginning collided for 153 Smithville High School graduates and their families last week.

A Platte County couple knows all too well what the weather can do. Aaron and Teressa Smith started moving things out of their basement and shed when they saw Walnut Creek rising Friday night.

PARKVILLE, Mo - " Teenagers are facing the worst summer job market since World War II.

A longtime aide to Gov. Jay Nixon and two current judges have been selected as finalists for a vacancy on the Western District, Missouri Court of Appeals.

In November 2007, I talked to a number of local cycling enthusiasts, who told me about their run-ins with ignorant or abusive motorists who don't know how -- or don't want -- to share the road with their two-wheeled brethren.

Alumni of Banneker Daisy Young and Gaylon Hoskins talked about some of the history of the school as community leaders, educators and school children gathered at the Banneker School building to kick off the restoration process for the historic site on Wednesday, April 29, 2009, in Parkville, Missouri.

The Missouri House raised eyebrows last week with a surprise rejection of a $336 million federal stimulus bill, but hope remains for a chance at passenger rail service to St.

A police investigation has led to the arrests of three suspects in an April 4 break-in at Central High School.

News Release Platte County Prosecuting Attorney's Office: A former employee of the Platte County Collector's office will be required to repay more than $55,000 in stolen tax payments and spend 90 days in the Platte County jail after pleading guilty to felony stealing and tampering with a public record.