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The Warrensburg Tigers Marching Band attended the Golden Regiment Invitational hosted at Blue Springs High School. After an impressive performance of their 2026 show “ Sirocco ,” the band placed …
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By Peyton Bowman
Special to the Star-Journal
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9/29/26
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The Warrensburg Fire Department and Warrensburg Police Department will host their next blood drive from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m Friday, Oct. 2, at the Matthews-Crawford Post 131, 733 E Young Avenue.
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9/29/26
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WARRENSBURG — More improvements – and traffic cones – are coming to U.S. Highway 50 west of Warrensburg in 2027.
The Missouri Department of Transportation unveiled its plans for westbound …
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By Joe Andrews, joe.andrews@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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9/24/26
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This week’s Backward Glance starts with news of a tragic house fire at a rural property in the southern part of the county - and the family’s plan to rebuild.
Source: The Standard Herald
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By Johnson County Historical Society
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9/24/26
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WARRENSBURG — The objective of making Warrensburg a more accessible city is taking another leap forward.
Parks and Recreation representatives joined elected officials, Johnson County …
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By Joe Andrews, joe.andrews@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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9/23/26
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A Warrensburg man is facing charges for possession of child sexual abuse material and drugs following an investigation conducted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Special Victims Unit.
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By Star-Journal Staff
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9/23/26
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JOHNSON COUNTY — Johnson County Clerk Diane Thompson is encouraging voters to hold off on absentee voting for the time being.
Absentee voting for the Nov. 3 election began Tuesday, Sept. 22, …
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By Joe Andrews, joe.andrews@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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9/23/26
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KNOB NOSTER — Flying coffins. Death crates. Purple Heart boxes. Tow targets. Flimsy, unprotected, unarmed 48-foot contraptions. These are some of the nicknames the Waco CG-4A glider earned during …
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By Nina Oetting
Special to the Star-Journal
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9/21/26
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Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe presented the Red, White and Blue Heart Award to the late Johnson County Fire Protection District Capt. Vernon Collett during a ceremony Sept. 15 at the Missouri State …
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By Star-Journal Staff
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9/21/26
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By Rudi Keller
Missouri Independent
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9/20/26
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A Missouri Lottery player cashed in on a $2 million prize from a scratch-off ticket purchased in Warrensburg.
The winning $2,000,000 Bankroll” was sold at Casey’s, 602 East Young Ave., …
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By Star-Journal Staff
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9/20/26
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A Kingsville man is behind bars for alleged sexual abuse that took place between 2013 and 2026.
Donald Lee Newsome, 69, is charged with eight counts of first-degree statutory sodomy, two …
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By Star-Journal Staff
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9/18/26
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LEETON — The story of the Leeton United Methodist Church is receiving a new revival.
Almost a year after its historic church was damaged in an arson fire, the church broke ground on a new …
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By Joe Andrews, joe.andrews@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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9/18/26
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Missouri State Senator Rick Brattin wrote to Governor Mike Kehoe on Thursday, Sept. 17, requesting a special session of the General Assembly to suspend the state's motor tax for six months.
The …
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By Star-Journal Staff
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9/18/26
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Johnson County Fire Protection District Chief Larry W. Jennings was recognized for 50 years of service to his community during Saturday’s University of Central Missouri football game at …
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9/17/26
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The Knob Noster Police Department has issued an Endangered Silver Advisory for a missing woman.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Tracey Lashelle Sample, 65, was last …
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By Star-Journal Staff
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9/16/26
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Warrensburg Main Street’s Summer Movie Night series is closing out the season at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18.
Celebrate the end of summer with an evening of great weather, …
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9/16/26
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No charges will be filed against a Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office Deputy who shot and killed 19-year-old Saveion McConnell on May 1 in Johnson County.
Johnson County Prosecuting Attorney …
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By Star-Journal Staff
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9/16/26
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A 300 mile journey across Missouri is bringing a message of welcome, remembrance and human connection to communities along the way.
Ryan Hudnall, executive director of Della Lamb Community …
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By Chris Howell
chris.howell@sedaliademocrat.com
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9/14/26
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The phrase “not out of the woods yet” takes on new meaning during fall when the number of chain saw accidents increase.
Chain saw accidents are painful, expensive and preventable, says …
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9/14/26
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