Welcome to The La Plata Record.
This publication exists because La Plata and Macon County deserve a reliable, local record of what is happening in our community — accidents on our roads, arrests made in our county, road closures that affect our commutes, and events that shape our lives.
The La Plata Record is a digital-first publication serving La Plata, Missouri and the surrounding Macon County area. We pull from official public sources — the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Missouri Department of Transportation — to bring you timely, factual reporting on local incidents.
Our standard: we report what the public records say, with no embellishment and no suppression. Arrest records are public information, and charges are accusations until proven otherwise. We include the standard legal disclaimer on all arrest reporting because it matters.
If you have news, a photo, or a tip — use the Submit a Story link above. If you have a question or concern, you can reach us through that same form.
Thank you for reading.
— The Publisher