Platte County Citizen

Platte City, Missouri, United StatesEnglish

Serving as the longest-running weekly newspaper in Platte County, this publication provides comprehensive local coverage of government, education, and community events throughout the region. It is widely recognized for its investigative reporting and dedication to holding local officials accountable for their actions and use of public funds.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN MISSOURI

Anchored by two major metropolitan hubs on opposite borders, the local press network features a stark contrast between large urban dailies and small rural community weeklies. The McClatchy-owned Kansas City Star dominates the western market, while the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, founded by Joseph Pulitzer in 1878 and now operated by Lee Enterprises, leads circulation in the east. In the southwest, the Gannett-owned Springfield News-Leader serves as the primary daily publication for the Ozarks region. Adding to this historical foundation is the St. Louis American, recognized as one of the most widely circulated African-American weekly newspapers in the country. Paperboy indexes 106 Missouri newspapers — browse the full directory below.