PLATTSBURG, Mo. (W1N) — Dozens gathered over the weekend in Plattsburg to dedicate a mural honoring the historic Jefferson Highway. The Jefferson Highway, one of North America’s first highway systems, passed through Plattsburg as part of its route from New Orleans to Winnipeg, Canada. The mural overlooks a section of Main Street that was part […]
Author: Weston 1 News Staff
Absentee Voting Underway in Missouri for November 5 Election
WESTON, Mo. (W1N) — Absentee voting is underway in Missouri ahead of the general election on November 5. Voters can request absentee ballots from their local election office. Absentee voting started last week. Missouri voters casting absentee ballots before October 22 must meet one of the following criteria: absence on Election Day; incapacity or confinement […]
County Line Road Bridge Replacement Project Begins Thursday
PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (W1N) — A 1.5-mile section of County Line Road will be closed for several months starting this week for a bridge replacement project. Crews will close the County Line Road bridge over Dicks Creek on Thursday, October 3. The closure will impact County Line Road between East Ridgely Road and Fry Road/NW […]
Annual Applefest Returns to Downtown Weston This Weekend
WESTON, Mo. (W1N) — Weston’s Applefest returns for its 36th year, celebrating the harvest season with vendors, live music, and apple-themed activities. The two-day festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Festivities kick off with a parade down Main Street at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Visitors […]
Platte County Unveils New Section of Brush Creek Trail
PARKVILLE, Mo. (W1N) — Platte County officials held a ribbon cutting Friday to celebrate the opening of a new section of the Brush Creek Trail in Parkville. “Many things done in Platte County are based on partnerships, and this is no exception,” said Parks and Recreation Director Daniel Erickson. He explained the county partnered with […]
MDC to Host Get MO Wild Fall Festival This Saturday
PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (W1N) — The Missouri Department of Conservation will host a fall festival at Guy B. Park Conservation Area in Platte City on Saturday. The event, called Get MO Wild, runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 28. The event is free and open to all ages. Attendees can try […]
Homecoming Clash: West Platte Hosts Tolton Catholic in Weston
WESTON, Mo. (W1N) — West Platte and Father Tolton Catholic will face off in a Week 5 nonconference matchup, with the BlueJays hosting the Trailblazers for Homecoming. No. 13 West Platte (2-2, 1-1) maintained its spot in the Class 1 rankings despite a 40-8 loss to Mid-Buchanan last Friday. Class 2 No. 17 Tolton Catholic […]
No Parking on Main Street in Weston for Homecoming Parade
WESTON, Mo. (W1N) — Two blocks of Main Street in Weston will be closed to parking for eight hours Friday due to the 2024 West Platte Homecoming Parade, according to city officials. No parking will be allowed on the 400 and 500 blocks of Main Street from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, September 27. […]
Platte County to Hold Public Hearing on Property Tax Rates
PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (W1N) — The Platte County Commission will hold a public hearing Tuesday to discuss proposed property tax rates for three levies. The hearing is scheduled for 4 p.m. on September 24 in the Platte County Commission meeting room in Platte City. Taxing authorities, including the county, are required by law to hold […]
Route Z Bridge Over Platte River Near Edgerton to Close for 7 Months
PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (W1N) — The Missouri Department of Transportation will close the Route Z bridge over the Platte River west of Edgerton starting next month for a reconstruction project. Crews will begin work at 5 a.m. on Monday, October 14. The bridge is expected to remain closed until 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, […]