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The Warrensburg Community Center's sign on Wednesday, Dec, 31. Starting Jan. 1, the center will start charging entry fees for their walking track, basketball court and locker rooms– facilities that used to be free for the public to use.
Warrensburg Community Center begins charging for access
WARRENSBURG – A new entry fee is now in place at the Warrensburg Community Center. more
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol recovered approximately 20 pounds of marijuana in unlabeled plastic bags. The boxes contained 128 ounces of marijuana wax products and approximately 106 marijuana vape pens during a traffic stop on Monday, Dec. 29. 
Johnson County traffic stop busts large-scale cannabis, THC operation
A man suspected of distributing THC-infused products and illegally operating his own cannabis dispensary was arrested by the Missouri State Highway Patrol on Monday, Dec. 29, in Johnson County. more
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Elizabeth Morris has owned Nana's Sweet & Sourdough since April 2024. She's competing in this year's national Greatest Baker competition, where she has the opportunity to win $10,000 and a spread in a home-baking magazine.
Nana's Sweet & Sourdough competes in national Greatest Baker competition
WARRENSBURG – For as long as Elizabeth Morris can remember, baking has soothed her. more
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Tammy Spratley is the music education teacher at Maple Grove Elementary. For the last two years, she has also served as the president of early childhood and elementary education for the Missouri Music Educators Association.
Local music teacher’s passion shines through leadership in MMEA
WARRENSBURG — Several things happen to Tammy Spratley while she’s buying groceries. Some good, some bad, all while she’s shopping for her pantry staples and produce. more
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A list of New Year's events to welcome 2026 in Warrensburg
WARRENSBURG– And just like that, the holidays have come and gone. December has flown by and the new year is upon us. more
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The Warrensburg Co-Ed Volleyball League poses at a 4 p.m. practice Sunday, Dec. 28.
Warrensburg woman brings back co-ed volleyball league for 2026
WARRENSBURG — Amanda Stringer is a huge volleyball fan. She always has been. She grew up playing club volleyball in Kansas City before trying out for her high school team as a freshman. more
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MU Extension's backgrounding, feedlot schools return
I received the following information from Dr. Eric Bailey, University of Missouri Extension state beef nutrition specialist regarding the return of the popular feedlot schools. more
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Garbage cans in a Warrensburg neighborhood Monday, Dec. 22.
City of Warrensburg to offer Christmas tree pick-up
WARRENSBURG – Starting this month, Warrensburg residents will have the opportunity to discard their Christmas trees along with their regular yard waste. more
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Backward Glance for Dec. 26
This week's Backward Glance begins with a take from 1800’s on how the holidays affects the population of Warrensburg, moves on to a local stoic’s perspective on Christmas back in the 1930’s, and then closes out with an article from 1950 about the importance of sending and receiving Holiday Cards in order to help maintain long-distance friendships. more
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Brandon Phelps
Brandon Phelps reflects on first year as state representative
WARRENSBURG – When Brandon Phelps thinks back to the evening of Nov. 5, 2024, he remembers being at Old Barney’s here in Warrensburg, surrounded by friends, family and people who supported him during his campaign to be the Missouri State Representative for District 54. more
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AI-assisted device can improve autism care access
Access to autism evaluations through specialty health care is notorious for long wait times across the United States. In Missouri, many families wait nearly a year for a diagnostic appointment. AI might be a solution to cutting the wait, according to researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine. more
Russ Weathers at the National 4-H Hall of Fame Ceremony in Atlanta.
Missourian inducted into National 4-H Hall of Fame
COLUMBIA  – K. Russell “Russ” Weathers of Missouri has been inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame. Weathers was honored in late October during a ceremony in Atlanta for his decades of leadership and lifelong commitment to youth development. more
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Warrensburg assistant city manager to depart for Pleasant Hill
WARRENSBURG — Warrensburg Assistant City Manager Kristen Dorman has been named as the next city administrator of Pleasant Hill. more
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From left, front: Chief Larry Jennings; FF Dawn Keenan – 40 years; FF Elane Runyon – 5 years; FF Emma Smith – 5 years; Lt Doug Brookshier – 20 years; FF Domanic Voss – 5 years; Lt Jerrad Kelly – 10 years; FF Kenaniah Feltenstein – 15 years; FF Jonah Kovac – 10 years; Assistant Chief Bennett Not Pictured: FF Sam Henning – 5 years; Lt Andrew Rotter – 5 years; FF Caroline Riese – 5 years; FF James Ries – 5 years; FF Dolan Hammons – 10 years.
Johnson County Fire Protection District recognizes longstanding commitment to service
The Johnson County Fire Protection District recognized firefighters for years of service at the December 9 Board of Directors meeting. more
Passengers prepare to board the 319 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner to Kansas City on Sunday, Dec. 21, in Warrensburg.
Holiday travelers offer sage advice for an easy trip
SEDALIA — The holiday travel season is here, and many people have big plans for a trip to see relatives or a jealousy-inspiring beach getaway. more
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City officials, community leaders, business owners and residents gathered at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church Friday, Dec. 19, to celebrate this year’s achievements with Rethink Maguire and to discuss what’s next as the project continues into 2026.
City of Warrensburg celebrates first phases of Rethink Maguire project with ribbon cutting
WARRENSBURG – The City of Warrensburg celebrated the completion of Rethink Maguire’s first phases with a Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, Dec. 19. more
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Brittany Green and her husband have been decorating their home for the holidays for nearly five years. The Greens started the Warrensburg Holiday Activities and Map and Scavenger Hunt to spread holiday joy around town.
Local spirit shines through holiday activities
WARRENSBURG – As the hustle and bustle of the holiday season hits its peak for many people this week, so, too, does the pressure for folks to ensure they’re making the most of each moment. more
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City of Warrensburg opens application for public works director
WARRENSBURG —  The City of Warrensburg published a job listing to fill the public works director position full-time on Monday, Dec. 15. more
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Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe calls a special session of the state legislature, answering questions from reporters about the legislation he wants revisited.
Missouri faces budget crunch as capital gains tax cut hits harder than expected
The capital gains tax cut passed this year by Missouri lawmakers will cost far more than expected and shrink state revenues, a new state budget estimate shows. more
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Topeka man extradited to Johnson County on child sexual abuse material charges
A Topeka, Kansas, man was extradited to Johnson County following an investigation into alleged possession of child pornography. more
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