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New state legislation raises concerns across school districts
Last week, Gov. Mike Parson signed legislation to boost the minimum salary for teachers, incentivize five-day school weeks, increase support for early childhood education programs, and increase funding for small schools, among other provisions. more
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Warrensburg High School Assistant Principal Kyle Cahill, center, poses for a picture with fellow administrators after accepting his Missouri Association of Secondary Schools Assistant Principal of the Year Central District award.
WHS’ Kyle Cahill wins MoASSP Assistant Principal of the Year
WARRENSBURG – Kyle Cahill thought it was just another day of lunchroom supervision. more
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Two charged after Warrensburg shooting injures two
Editor’s note: This article has been update to include additional information from court documents. more
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Warrensburg Middle School Principal Holly Jennings, middle, poses for a picture with her Principal of the Year Award and R-VI Assistant Superintendent Dr. John Finnane, left, and R-VI Superintendent Steve Ritter, right. 
WMS Principal Holly Jennings wins MOASSP Principal of the Year award
WARRENSBURG – Last month, Warrensburg Middle School Principal Holly Jennings was recognized as Principal of the Year by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals Central District, the Warrensburg R-VI School District announced via a Facebook post. more
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Warrensburg Christian School Director Liz Fatka, center with green hard hat, members of the school and Septagon Construction workers dig into the ground, beginning the school's expansion on Thursday, May 9. Phase 1 of the expansion will add on four new classrooms to the private school. 
Warrensburg Christian School breaks ground on Phase 1 building expansion
WARRENSBURG – The Warrensburg Christian School, 612 E. Young Ave., is expanding once more and beginning with Phase 1 of an expansion of its private school. more
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Warrensburg Mayor Bruce Uhler, right, presents Community Development City Planner Kristin Dyer, left, with a designation signifying Warrensburg and Johnson County as a World War II Heritage City on Friday, May 3, at the Warrensburg Visitors Center.
Johnson County and Warrensburg designated as a World War II Heritage City
WARRENSBURG – Johnson County, and more specifically Warrensburg, has a rich history and involvement in worldwide affairs, as it was designated as an American World War II Heritage City. more
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Man charged after one injured in weekend shooting
A man has been charged after a weekend shooting in Warrensburg that left one person injured. more
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A sea of caps and gowns line the floor at the 2 p.m. commencement ceremony, as students wait to become alumni of the University of Central Missouri on Saturday, May 4, at the Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center. Graduate students were recognized during a commencement ceremony Friday evening, May 3, and a total of three undergraduate ceremonies took place Saturday.
Photos: UCM celebrates 2024 commencement ceremonies
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Child speakers present the history of Martin Warren Elementary through the century it has been in Warrensburg during an assembly on Thursday afternoon, May 2. Each student dressed in the attire of the years they described, with some wearing bright colors for the 1980s or dressing as "Rosie the Riveter." 
Photos: Martin Warren Elementary turns 100 years old
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Johnson County Fire Protection District Water Rescue personnel navigate a boat in floodwaters to retrieve two people trapped in the bed of a truck in the water in the 1200 block of Northeast 1200 Road.
'Can’t be ignored:' Flood water causes trouble in Johnson County
WARRENSBURG – With flash flood and tornado warnings all across the Midwest over the last week, it was advised to stay indoors and off the roads. However, some Johnson County residents took to the streets, with several requiring emergency assistance. more
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Daniel Tucker, a leader with the Missouri Workers Center, teaches chants customized to an initiative petition to raise the minimum wage and mandate paid sick leave outside of the Secretary of State's office building in Jefferson City Wednesday Photo by Annelise Hanshaw | Missouri Independent
Group turns in signatures to put minimum wage hike, paid sick leave on Missouri ballot
An initiative petition campaign that seeks to raise Missouri’s minimum wage delivered over 210,000 signatures to the Secretary of State’s Office Wednesday afternoon — nearly double the amount needed to make the statewide ballot. more
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Martin Warren Elementary to celebrate 100 years with assembly, open house
WARRENSBURG – It’s not very often that a school celebrates a century in one location. But on Thursday afternoon, May 2, Martin Warren Elementary School will celebrate hitting the century mark with an assembly and open house for the community. more
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Staff members of Mary Jane's Cafe hand out breakfast items such as eggs, biscuits and bacon to community members during the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce's seventh annual Community Update Breakfast on Friday, April 26, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
Warrensburg Chamber hosts seventh annual Community Update Breakfast
WARRENSBURG – Despite the raining cats, dogs, and everything else in between on Friday, April 26, hungry members of the community made the trek to the annual community update breakfast hosted by the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. more
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From right, Dr. Amy Kiger, Kourtney Dutton, Dr. Crissy Hall (UCM), City Manager Danielle Dulin, Fire Chief Ken Jennings, Capt. Dan Othic (UCM), and City Clerk Jodi Schneider pose for a picture sporting Naloxone kits. 
City of Warrensburg and UCM partner to provide Naloxone on campus
WARRENSBURG – With opioid overdoses becoming more common in today’s world, the City of Warrensburg and the University of Central Missouri have decided to take action, partnering together to provide Naloxone across the school’s campus. more
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Shelby, portrayed by Arianna Wood, gets her hair done by salon owner Truvy, played by Gavin Clifton, as they chat with Clairee, played by Addi Carr, in the background during rehearsal Monday night, April 22 for the Warrensburg High School production of “Steel Magnolias.” Photo by Nicole Cooke | Star-Journal
Warrensburg High School to present 'Steel Magnolias'
WARRENSBURG — Warrensburg High School students will be bringing a classic 1980s film to the theatre stage this week with their production of “Steel Magnolias.” more
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The University of Central Missouri Concert Choir poses for a photo after its second performance of the tour in St. John's Church in Riga, Latvia. Dr. Jackson Thomas said working with the University of Latvia choir during the performance was the most enriching experience he and his students had.
UCM Concert Choir takes to the Baltic States
WARRENSBURG — Earlier this year, the University of Central Missouri Concert Choir had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel to Europe to perform in the Baltic States of Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia. more
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From left, Johnson County Central Dispatch Network and Systems Administrator Stephen Ewing, TUSA Consulting Services Radio Consultant Alan Talkington, and JCCD Executive Director Kimberly Jennings pose for a photo at the tower site on Tuesday, April 16.
Johnson County Central Dispatch breaks ground on Warrensburg Tower
WARRENSBURG – Last week, the Johnson County Central Dispatch took its first steps in the overhaul of its older radio system with a groundbreaking ceremony for the Warrensburg Tower on Tuesday, April 16. more
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Hayden Morelan of Hayden's Sweets makes cotton candy during the Warrensburg Farmers' Market on Saturday, May 13, 2023, in downtown Warrensburg. Morelan is returning for the 2024 season, which begins with the Moonlight Market on April 27 and the first regular Saturday on May 4.
Warrensburg Farmers' Market preparing for 2024 season
A true sign that summer is on its way, the Warrensburg Farmers’ Market will host its annual Moonlight Market on Saturday, April 27, followed by the first Saturday of the regular season on Saturday, May 4. more
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A sign lets festival attendees know where to go for the Barks and Beats festival on Saturday, April 20, at Old Drum Animal Shelter. Old Drum partnered with the University of Central Missouri Advanced Events Marketing and Management class and its students to plan the event.
Old Drum Animal Shelter hosts Barks & Beats festival
WARRENSBURG – Warrensburg dog lovers all gathered Saturday, April 20 at the Old Drum Animal Shelter to celebrate its Barks and Beats festival that sought to raise awareness and funds for future endeavors at the shelter. more
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A Beer, Wine, & Spirit Stroll participant views the assortment of wines from Stone Hill Winery of Hermann available to try on Saturday, April 20, at Marmee's and Borgman's. 
Sold out Beer, Wine, & Spirit Stroll takes over Downtown Warrensburg
WARRENSBURG – Warrensburg Main Street and the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce combined efforts Saturday for their fourth annual Beer, Wine, & Spirit Stroll in the downtown area. more
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