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Three Mules selected in 2025 MLB Draft

Warrensburg City Council hears Fiscal Year 2026 budget presentations

WARRENSBURG - The Warrensburg City Council met on Monday, July 14, to listen to budget presentations made by city boards and commissions.
University of Central Missouri Aviation Department Chair Jim Gamble, right in white shirt, speaks to department alumni and members of the Horine family on Saturday, July 12, at Skyhaven Airport. Gamble thanked those in attendance for their support and honored UCM Aviation Program founder “Jack” Horine.

UCM Aviation dedicates VR lab in honor of Dr. “Jack” Horine.

WARRENSBURG — The University of Central Missouri Aviation department welcomed alumni and supporters on Saturday, July 12, to check out its newest piece of technology, the Dr. John W. "Jack" Horine Virtual Reality Flight Simulation Lab.

Community Calendar for July 15 through July 21

To have your event or meeting listed or changed, send details to news@warrensburgstarjournal.com or call 660-747-8123.
Participants present their projects to experienced local volunteers at the Johnson County Fair 4-H Open Events project showcase on Wednesday, July 9. Participants were able to enter in a variety of categories, including farm crops/garden produce, food preservation and home economics.

Youth take spotlight at Johnson County Fair

WARRENSBURG — The 2025 Johnson County Fair featured opportunity for area youth to showcase their skill. 
A sign reading “2025 Johnson County Fair Baby Show” and “Rooted in Tradition, Growing for Tomorrow” sits in front of the stage at the Johnson County Fairgrounds Community Building on Saturday, July 12. This year's baby show featured a special themed class, “A-Patriotic”, where the babies competed wearing red, white and blue star-spangled costumes.

PHOTOS: Johnson County Fair hosts Patriotic-themed Baby Show

Children, ages 13 and younger, participate in the Johnson County Fair’s Kids and Adult Pedal Tractor Pull on Saturday, July 12. The event was divided into five classes, categorized by weight, age and gender. The weight pulled by each class depended on the power of each participant.

PHOTOS: Johnson County Fair hosts Children's Pedal Tractor Pull

Police Reports for July 15

Georgina J. Osorio, 32, was arrested on June 16 for driving while suspended. Officers conducted a traffic stop on her vehicle in the 500 block of North Maguire Street for her expired plates. She was arrested and transported to the Warrensburg Police Department, where she was booked and released on charges of expired plates, no insurance and driving while suspended.

Crash Reports for July 15

One hurt in Johnson County accident

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Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin meet with members of the 509th and 131st Bomb Wing leadership team at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, July 10, 2025. Department of the Air Force leaders commended top performers within the 509th and 131st Bomb Wings during the base visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Garcia)

Secretary of the Air Force, Air Force Chief of Staff visit Whiteman AFB

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE — Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin visited Whiteman AFB on July 10 to commend Airmen on the success of Operation Midnight Hammer.
The plaque at 212 N. Holden St. sits next to a pink door of the Awesome Blossoms flower shop on Wednesday, July 9. The storefront previously was a clothing store and the DeBacker and Son Flower Shop.

Main Street receives $5,000 MHC grant to expand “The Stories of Downtown” tours

WARRENSBURG — Warrensburg Main Street will expand its “The Stories of Downtown” walking tour with the support of a $5,000 grant from the Missouri Humanities Council.

Crash Reports for July 11

Clinton man injured in Johnson County rollover

UCM associate professor named State Children’s Champion by Missouri Head Start and Region VII Head Start Associations

Karrie Snider, Ph.D., associate professor of Early Childhood Education at the University of Central Missouri (UCM), has been named the 2025 Missouri Head Start Children’s Champion by the Missouri Head Start Association (MHSA).

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Mule Club Senior Legion set for Zone Tournament

Sam Rosine takes an at-bat against Sedalia Post 642 on Monday, June 30, at Liberty Park Stadium. The game was Rosine's first back from an injury that took place at the beginning of the summer. 
WARRENSBURG — A year ago, the core of Mule Club Post 131 Senior Legion team was prepping for what ended up being a Junior Legion state championship run. 
Sedalia Post 642 catcher Kellen Frey slides into third base after hitting a triple during the Class AA Zone 2 championship game on Saturday, July 12, at Liberty Park Stadium. Photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat

Frey helps Post 642 Juniors claim fourth-straight Zone 2 title

Jackson Gilmore was not rattled by a rough start to the Class AA Zone 2 championship game.

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Hodges joins WMMC's Women's Health Center

Dr. Merle J. "Boo" Hodges, a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist with nearly four decades of experience providing high-quality women’s healthcare, has joined Western Missouri Women’s Health Center and birthing team at Western Missouri Medical Center (WMMC).

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Two new businesses help cool down the summer

WARRENSBURG – As the summer months heat up, Warrensburg residents now have two new options for refreshing beverages or ice cream.
A new 13,500 square foot apartment complex sits at 1106 S. Mitchell St., on Tuesday, June 24, in Warrensburg. Realtor Jackson Scurlock employed local contractors to help him turn the empty lot into an affordable housing complex in just under a year.

Local contractors combine efforts to build affordable housing

WARRENSBURG - Local realtor Jackson Scurlock, 27, is finishing his latest project in south Warrensburg.  Scurlock is overseeing the construction of a 27-unit, one-bedroom apartment building …

Moonlit Petrichor prepares for Pride event

WARRENSBURG – To conclude Pride Month, Moonlit Petrichor is hosting its inaugural “Weekend of Pride” at its new location on 114 W. Gay St.  The event, which will include …

Tickets available for Chamber Awards & Social

Step into the spotlight at the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce's Annual Awards & Social on July 17th at Twin Oaks Event Center. This year's theme, Lights, Camera, Commerce!, promises an evening …
After tapping with the Center Stage alumni, studio owner Jennifer Renfrow celebrates a successful recital.

Center Stage Academy celebrates 25 years

WARRENSBURG –  Over 60 Center Stage Academy of the Performing Arts alumni returned last month to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the studio. Along with her past students, …
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Johnson County ATV accident sends Warrensburg man to hospital
Kryslynn K. Emmanuel, 34, was arrested on June 9 for trespassing in the 400 block of Burkarth Road. She was removed from the property and issued a citation. She was released on the scene.
Clinton woman injured in Johnson County crash
Macy M. Sherrer, 21, was arrested on June 2 for driving while intoxicated. An officer conducted a traffic stop on a female subject in a vehicle near Washington and West Market Street for a stop sign violation. She was transported to the Warrensburg Police Department, where she was booked and released with a signed city summons.

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Education
Knob Noster Public School officials, along with stakeholders and representatives from the school, community and Department of Defense, break ground on the new Knob Noster High School on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 in Knob Noster. Knob Noster voters can vote to increase the district's operating tax levy at the 2025 Special Election on August 5, with funds generated from the increase going towards construction of components at the new school. 

Knob Noster voters to decide on Proposition KNP in August

KNOB NOSTER — Knob Noster R-VIII School District Superintendent Jerrod Wheeler hosted his third town hall meeting on Monday, June 30, at the Knob Noster High School cafeteria to discuss Proposition KNP with interested voters.

UCM Board of Governors approves FY 2026 budget

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Board of Governors met June 13, 2025, on the Warrensburg campus, approving a series of strategic initiatives focused on student success, operational efficiency and academic innovation.
West Central Electric Cooperative's delegates on the 2025 Rural Electric Youth Tour visit Capitol Hill while in Washington, D.C. (L-r) Delaney Howe and Olivia Basinger of Warrensburg High School and Ashlyn Kolb of Crest Ridge High School.

Local students attend Youth Tour in D.C.

A total of 108 high school students participated in Missouri's 62nd annual Missouri Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., June 15-21. Local sponsored by West Central Electric were Delaney Howe and Olivia Basinger of Warrensburg High School and Ashlyn Kolb of Crest Ridge High School.

UCM earns national re-accreditation for concurrent enrollment programs

The University of Central Missouri has earned national re-accreditation from the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships, reaffirming the university’s excellence in delivering rigorous, college-level coursework to high school students through its Dual Credit Program.

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That rainbow church

When people ask what I do for a living, and find out that I am a pastor, the next question is always “At what church?" When I answer, “First Presbyterian Church – the one with the rainbow welcome sign” things go one of two ways. Either people smile and say, “Oh I have heard about your church!” or people grimace and simply walk away. It seems there is no middle ground in conversations of God’s welcome.
Bennet Bodenstein

Century-old techniques counter challenges

The entire wine industry in every wine-producing country around the world is facing a series of daunting challenges, global warming and the threat of higher tariffs from one of their best customers, the United States.

Moisture promotes fungal disease

The Missouri drought monitor shows no drought conditions for our county. Having adequate rain this spring means that most plants are going into the heatof summer in good condition. However, the frequent rains we have had can promote other problems.
Gwen Rockwood

Did Dinosaurs have dogs?

Yesterday, I drove past a house a few doors down from ours and noticed that new neighbors had just moved in. For the past several months of renovation, that house has been a blur of contractors, carpenters, and tile deliveries. But yesterday, I spotted the king of the renovated castle — a small bulldog sitting a few feet outside the new front door, surveying his freshly mowed empire.

God's broken heart

Recently, on a mission trip in Honduras, I watched a video that showed some footage of some of the horrible conditions that people face. This video displayed children who were deep in starvation, it showed trafficking of teenage girls, and it even showed someone throwing a baby into a dumpster. As I sat there watching this, my stomach twisted inside out, and I could not believe the horror before my eyes. To sum it up in one phrase, I was broken hearted.

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LETTER: Embracing the No Kings rally 

Dear Editor, We had a great No Kings rally in Warrensburg on June 14th! The people at the rally are committed to genuinely making America great again. We will do that by restoring respect …

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