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

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed legislation Tuesday that boosts the minimum salary for teachers, changes the formula for funding public schools and expands a tax-credit scholarship for private schools. more

Leeton motorcyclist injured in Henry County crash more

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

John T. Campbell Jr., 48, was arrested on April 8 for driving with a revoked license after a traffic stop near South Maguire Street. He was transported to the Warrensburg Police Department, booked and released with multiple citations. more

Life Line to host health screenings in Warrensburg more

Darinda J. Dick, MSN, RN, FACHE, President and CEO of Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, has completed her board certification in healthcare management, earning her designation among the nation’s leading professional society for healthcare leaders as a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE). more

A man has been charged after a weekend shooting in Warrensburg that left one person injured. more

To have your event or meeting listed or changed, send details to hollyb@warrensburgstarjournal.com or call 660-747-8123. more

University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance hosted its annual Awards and Scholarship Banquet on April 27 on the Highlander Stage on the UCM campus. UCM’s Theta Alpha Phi, National Theatre Honorary Fraternity, hosted the banquet with nearly 75 faculty, students, and guests, awarding 41 scholarships worth $59,000 to current and incoming Theatre and Dance students. more

Big Brothers Big Sisters and Johnson County United Way are continuing their partnership to benefit Johnson County youth. more

Warrensburg woman hurt in accident more

WARSAW – A few miles south of Lincoln, across from the bowling alley in a nondescript white building, a team of workers manufactures 40,000 fishing lures a week. more

The University of Central Missouri has achieved recognition in Fortune’s 2024 MBA rankings, with significant advancements in several categories, underscoring its commitment to delivering both quality and affordability in business education. more

Members of the Blackwater Preservation Society, which began 30 years ago with founder Bobby Danner, are working to preserve the history of the small town of less than 200. more

Nominate a veteran, military member to be honored at State Fair more

Col. Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announced the following area employees were recognized for their actions at the awards ceremony April 27 in Cape Girardeau. more

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