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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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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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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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UCM champions sustainability during Earth Week
As Earth Week draws global focus to sustainable living, the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg will showcase a lineup of events from April 22-27 designed to promote environmental awareness and demonstrate the university’s commitment to sustainability practices. more
Teresa Pearce points to the entrance of the labyrinth on Thursday, April 11, at the Warrensburg Church of the Brethren. The path to the center is unobstructed, allowing the journey to be spiritual as you walk inside the labyrinth. 
Warrensburg Church of the Brethren introduces community labyrinth
WARRENSBURG – The Warrensburg Church of the Brethren is set to complete a community labyrinth aimed at giving a meditative and peaceful experience. more
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Anxious family members look onto the red carpet for their kids and a good photo opportunity on Saturday, April 13, during Warrensburg Main Street's fifth annual Prom Parade on Pine Street.
Photos: Warrensburg Main Street hosts fifth annual Prom Parade
As featured on ABC’s “World News Tonight with David Muir," DayStar Filters workers stare up into the sun and test their eclipse glasses. 
Warrensburg’s DayStar Filters gives a glimpse of the eclipse
WARRENSBURG – As the moon passed over the sun on Monday, April 8, it offered millions of American viewers the opportunity to see a total solar eclipse for the first time since 2017. From Mexico, to Missouri, to Cleveland and New York, eyes turned toward the skies as the path of totality peaked all across North America. more
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Earl, center wearing a brown jacket, and Susan, center left behind Earl, pose with their staff for a photo in Dirt-Modified Magazine in 2015. The Wallses bought Central Missouri Speedway in 1994, and have worked tirelessly to make it the track it is today 30 years later. 
Central Missouri Speedway owners celebrate 30th year of operations
WARRENSBURG — Owners Earl and Susan Walls are set to begin their 30th year of owning and operating the Central Missouri Speedway with their first races of the season on April 20. more
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Gov. Mike Parson signs the first of many copies of his new biography “No Turnin’ Back - G57” on Monday, April 8, at the Elliot Student Union at the University of Central Missouri.
Gov. Parson visits UCM, signs new biography
WARRENSBURG – Gov. Mike Parson began his week-long trip around the state on Monday, April 8, first stopping in Warrensburg to tour the University of Central Missouri and sign copies of his book “No Turnin’ Back - G57.” more
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Now-Warrensburg Mayor Bruce Uhler presents former mayor Jim Kushner with a mayoral plaque for his two years of service during the Warrensburg City Council meeting on Monday, April 8, at the Warrensburg Municipal Court.
Uhler sworn in as Mayor, Latare sworn in as council member
WARRENSBURG – Bruce Uhler was sworn in as Warrensburg Mayor at the Warrensburg City Council bimonthly meeting on Monday, April 8. The council also swore in candidate Suzy Latare to a three-year term, while former mayor Jim Kushner returned to a city council member position. more
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Warrensburg man arrested for alleged assault during Jan. 6 Capitol riot
A Warrensburg man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges, including for allegedly assaulting law enforcement during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. more
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Missouri American Water announces water system improvements
Projects ranging from replacing aging water pipe to water treatment plant upgrades are planned to be completed within the next year as Missouri American Water continues to identify and invest in improvements to upgrade its water system in Warrensburg. more
Around 1:20 p.m. Monday, April 8 the moon begins to take a bite out of the sun during the total solar eclipse. Although portions of southeast Missouri saw totality, in Sedalia the eclipse was rated as 93.7%. The last total solar eclipse was in 2017 and its path of totality ran across Sedalia. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney and Jeff McKinney | Democrat
Eclipse crosses through region on Monday
SEDALIA - As the partial eclipse slowly dropped the Moon’s shadow on Sedalia, people began stepping out of their offices into a strange darkness at midday. more
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Warrensburg Police Department investigating reported attempted abduction
WARRENSBURG — The Warrensburg Police Department is investigating a reported attempted abduction of a juvenile that occurred in the morning of Thursday, April 8, according to a WPD Facebook post. more
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