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Backward glance for April 10

This week's Backward Glance begins in 1889 with a daring child rescue in Knob Noster, moves to 1898 with a report about a local Warrensburg adventurer’s travels in Alaska seeking gold, touches on … more

4/9/26

The Warrensburg Community Chorus will host their spring concert on Sunday, April 19. Titled, “The Sounds of Home and Hope,” the performance will feature sacred and secular pieces for audience members to enjoy.

Warrensburg Community Chorus to host annual spring concert

WARRENSBURG– The Warrensburg Community Chorus is tuning up for its spring concert, “The Sounds of Home and Hope,” on Sunday, April 19. Beginning at 3 p.m., community members young … more

By Hasina Shah hasina.shah@warrensburgstarjournal.com | 4/9/26

Johnson County voters strike down SB3 tax question

Johnson County voters struck down the SB3 property tax ballot question during the Tuesday, April 7 Municipal Election, preventing any new property tax credits to primary residence owners. The question … more

By Star-Journal Staff | 4/8/26

From June 1 through July 19, businesses and nonprofit organizations in Warrensburg have the opportunity to join in on the free Summer of Soccer initiative to offer soccer-themed events, eats, discounts and more to show visitors what Warrensburg has to offer. Summer of Soccer T-shirts will be available to purchase for initiative participants.

Visit Warrensburg hits the ground running with Summer of Soccer celebration

WARRENSBURG – Visit Warrensburg, formerly the Warrensburg Convention and Visitors Bureau, is kicking off its Summer of Soccer initiative to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup happening in Kansas … more

By Hasina Shah hasina.shah@warrensburgstarjournal.com | 4/7/26

Live Results: 2026 Johnson County Municipal Election

Below are the results of races in the April 7 Municipal Election in Johnson County, according to unofficial results from the Johnson County Clerk’s Office. An asterisk denotes the … more

4/7/26

Warrensburg Fire Department responds to small structure fire

WARRENSBURG – The Warrensburg Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire near Warren Street and Gay Street early Monday, April 6. According to a Facebook from the … more

By Star-Journal Staff | 4/6/26

Jasmine Wright, a student at the University of Central Missouri, makes it her mission to provide quality care to customers as an employee of Culver’s on North Simpson Drive in Warrensburg.

Wright serves kindness at Warrensburg Culver’s

WARRENSBURG – Folks who frequent the Culver’s on North Simpson Drive have probably heard Jasmine Wright’s familiar greeting in the drive-thru line. “Hey, hey, hey,’ she says. … more

By Hasina Shah hasina.shah@warrensburgstarjournal.com | 4/2/26

Police, Fire Department Blood Drive on Friday

The Warrensburg Police and Fire Department Blood Drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m Friday, April 3, at the Crawford American Legion Post at 733 E Young St. Pizza will be served … more

4/2/26

Backward Glance for April 3

This week's Backward Glance begins in 1873 with a reporter publicly roasting a local man for getting hurt trying to jump a fence, then moves to two newer stories from 1962- one about two local … more

By Johnson County Historical Society | 4/2/26

509th Bomb Wing named recipient of 2025 Omaha Trophy

The 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base has earned the Omaha Trophy for the second consecutive year. The honor, covering 2025, recognizes the top units supporting the United States’ … more

By Star-Journal Staff | 4/2/26

Warrensburg kicks off 'Summer of Soccer' celebration

Soccer excitement is heading to the region, and Warrensburg is getting in the game! Visit Warrensburg invites local businesses and nonprofit organizations to be part of the Summer of … more

4/1/26

Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Delta-Lambda chapter philanthropy co-chair Connor Keegan addresses the crowd at this year’s St. Jude Ball on Saturday, March 21.

UCM’s Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity raises $16,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

WARRENSBURG – The Delta-Lambda chapter of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity at the University of Central Missouri raised $16,000 for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at its second annual … more

By Hasina Shah hasina.shah@warrensburgstarjournal.com | 4/1/26

Pine Street in downtown Warrensburg on Monday, March 30. Businesses could have the option to sell alcohol for extended hours during the World Cup if the Warrensburg City Council opts into guidelines set in Senate Bill 752.

Warrensburg City Council to host public comment on extended liquor-sale hours during World Cup

WARRENSBURG – The Warrensburg City Council will entertain a public comment item on its agenda Monday, April 13, to hear if Warrensburg residents would prefer to opt in or out of Senate Bill 752’s … more

By Hasina Shah hasina.shah@warrensburgstarjournal.com | 3/31/26

Warrensburg area police reports for March 31

Jamis A. Torrey, 39, was arrested March 2 in the 300 block of North Maguire Street for trespassing after officers were dispatched for trespassing. Officers made contact with a male who was determined … more

3/30/26

Camp Valor Outdoors hosted veterans of the Vietnam War for a luncehon in celebration of Vietnam War Veterans Day on Saturday, March 28, at the non-profits Kingsville property.

Local Vietnam veterans honored by Camp Valor Outdoors

KINGSVILLE — Camp Valor Outdoors welcomed more than a dozen Vietnam War veterans to its property Saturday, March 28, for a luncheon held in their honor. The event came one day ahead of … more

By Joe Andrews joe.andrews@warrensburgstarjournal.com | 3/29/26

Local officials break ground alongside supporters of the Recovery Lighthouse expansion. Gov. Mike Kehoe and Secretary of State Denny Hoskins were on hand to celebrate.

Recovery Lighthouse breaks ground on Warrensburg expansion

WARRENSBURG – With shovels in hand and grateful hearts, the Recovery Lighthouse broke ground on expansion for its Warrensburg location on Friday,March 27. Project Manager Michelle Hoskins said … more

By Gavin Moore Special to the Star-Journal | 3/28/26

A crowd gathered at the Johnson County Courthouse for the third ‘No Kings’ rally in the last year on Saturday, March 28.

Johnson County protesters gather for third ‘No Kings’ rally

An estimated crowd of approximately 400 people gathered on the Johnson County Courthouse front lawn in Warrensburg March 28 to protest what they believe is an increasingly authoritarian federal … more

3/28/26

Singh wins national title, Talking Mules place seven at PKD Tournament

University of Central Missouri junior Ashley Singh highlighted a team of seven University of Central Missouri students who competed last weekend at the Pi Kappa Delta National Speech and Debate … more

3/27/26

The Survival House domestic violence shelter has five rooms and two bathrooms, and can hold a maximum of 30 clients. Most of the rooms feature bunk beds to maximize the limited space.

Survival House threatened by proposed state budget cuts

WARRENSBURG – Alisa White rarely takes a day off. As the executive director of Survival House, one of the only agencies in town that provides services to domestic and sexual assault survivors, … more

By Hasina Shah hasina.shah@warrensburgstarjournal.com | 3/27/26

UCM’s current visitor is Mona Cliff, a visual artist who uses crafting methods like seed beading and fabric appliqué in her work to represent Native culture.

An artist’s mission to reclaim indigenous spaces

WARRENSBURG — The University of Central Missouri is hosting the Kleppe Visiting Artist Lecture Series. This series invites practicing artists onto campus to display their work in the UCM Art … more

By Camryn Crawford Special to the Star-Journal | 3/27/26

Wall of Holden business partially collapses

Fire destroys historic Mount Zion Christian Church near Sweet Springs

Mt. Zion Christian Church destroyed in fire

Warrensburg City Council moves forward with pocket park development