This week's Backward Glance begins with a series of short news-worthy snippets from the Warrensburg area in the 1880s, then moves forward to 1963 and details of the election in which Warrensburg High School’s Student Council became president of all the area’s other Student Councils, and then concludes with news from 1964 and a potential drug addict suspected to be living in the Warrensburg area. more

Just in time for Thanksgiving week, accessing Warrensburg from eastbound U.S. Highway 50 just became easier. more

WARRENSBURG – The stage of Warrensburg High School’s lecture hall will be filled with Greek gods, heroes' journeys and mythical creatures this weekend as the theater department puts on its rendition of “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical.” more

WARRENSBURG– The Warrensburg R-VI School District Board of Education met Tuesday, Nov. 18, to hear the 2024-2025 draft audit presentation and the district’s Annual Performance Report. more

WARRENSBURG – The Christmas Store is gearing up for its annual mission to provide a holiday meal for Johnson County community members facing food insecurity. more

The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the University of Central Missouri’s Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity, invites the community to attend the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church, 141 E. Gay Street. more

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) strives to provide a safe campus environment for all students, employees and visitors. As part of these efforts, UCM is transitioning from TextCaster to UCMAlerts powered by Everbridge as its emergency alert system. more

WARRENSBURG – Andrea Kostas loves to dance. She always has. Born and raised in Warrensburg, Kostas spent most of her childhood evenings at the White Oak Dance Academy when it was open on East Pine Street, often dancing until 9 p.m. more

A 89-year-old man was found dead following a large fire in rural Johnson County on Friday, Nov. 15. more

WARRENSBURG – Survival House presented awards to two honorees at its 23rd annual Clarence Bailey Award ceremony Thursday, Nov. 13 at Heroes Restaurant & Pub. more

WARRENSBURG – Midwest Healthcare and Wellness, Warrensburg’s newest urgent care and medical center, was dedicated with a Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, Nov. 13. more

WARRENSBURG – Dog owners across town can look to a familiar face for their pet-grooming needs. more

Julie Lewis, Ph.D., associate professor at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) and faculty adviser to The Muleskinner, has been named a recipient of the College Media Association’s (CMA) 2025 Distinguished Adviser Award. more

WARRENSBURG – Carl Schick has never been one to shy away from adventure. more

WARRENSBURG — An airman was found dead after he allegedly killed a good samaritan following a domestic disturbance Wednesday, Nov. 12. more

WARRENSBURG – Schools across the Warrensburg R-VI School District honored Veterans Day Tuesday, Nov. 11, with student performances, Triad Air Force JROTC appearances and tributes to veterans in Warrensburg. more

WARRENSBURG – The Warrensburg City Council voted against the installation of 15 Flock license plate readers in its Monday, Nov. 10 meeting. more

WARRENSBURG – The Lions Lake improvement project is still underway and is expected to be completed by the original deadline of Dec. 31. more

WARRENSBURG – A production of “Hello Dolly” at the White Theatre in Overland Park, Kansas, features a familiar Warrensburg face as the lead. more

WARRENSBURG– Central Bank of Warrensburg is raising funds to support the Whiteman Base Community Council in sending troops home for the holidays. more