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Folks gather outside the The Food Center in Warrensburg for their Tuesday afternoon distribution on Oct. 28.
Johnson County food pantries brace for SNAP benefits pause
WARRENSBURG – Food pantries and distribution centers across Johnson County are preparing for the worst as the current government shutdown threatens the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, The Emergency Food Assistance Program, The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children and more with its extension into November. more
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Darlene Simpson has worked at the University of Central Missouri's Elliot Student Union for 24 years. Her smile, warm hugs and infectious positivity have impacted UCM students, faculty and staff since 2001.
Sodexo employee brightens Elliot Student Union’s bottom floor
WARRENSBURG – For the last 24 years, Darlene Simpson has woken up, buttoned the black polo of her Sodexo uniform and headed out to her shifts at the University of Central Missouri. more
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Carefully welded lawn art is displayed by Dos Gatos Designs. Artist Rebecca Schnackenberg said some of her larger designs, such as her pot holders, can take up to a week to create.   
Mid-Missouri Artists Holiday Arts and Crafts show connects local artists
WARRENSBURG – Local artists and community members gathered Oct. 25 at the Warrensburg Community Center for the annual Mid-Missouri Artists Arts and Crafts Show. The event celebrated creativity and connection through handmade works. more
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The Warrensburg community turned out for the University of Central Missouri's annual homecoming parade on Saturday, Oct. 25. UCM's cheer team, band, alumni and various other organizations and schools from across Johnson County walked in Saturday's downtown parade.
PHOTOS: Warrensburg shows out for annual University of Central Missouri Homecoming Parade
The University of Central Missouri hosted a Q&A panel with Distinguished Alumni Award recipient and former "The Big Bang Theory" actor, Brian Thomas Smith, on Friday, Oct. 24 in the Highlander Theatre. Smith shared his journey to success in the film and television industry with students, faculty, staff and alumni.
‘Big Bang Theory’ actor Brian Thomas Smith speaks at the University of Central Missouri
WARRENSBURG – The University of Central Missouri hosted a Q&A panel with actor and Distinguished UCM Alumni Award recipient Brian Thomas Smith on Friday, Oct. 24 in the Highlander Theatre. more
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In 2022, Alisha Moore and her family opened the Malted Cow food trailer in Warrensburg. Their store-front in Clinton, Missouri, opened the following year. The family is expanding their operations to a permanent Warrensburg location in November.
Malted Cow to bring ice cream creations back to Warrensburg
WARRENSBURG– A Clinton staple is coming to Warrensburg in November. Soon, residents here in town will be able to enjoy loaded sundaes, milkshakes, boba teas, sandwiches, specialty hot dogs and everything else The Malted Cow has to offer. more
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Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Tourism Director, Marcy Barnhart, shares how the 2026 FIFA World Cup could impact business in Warrensburg at the Women in Networking Luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 23.
Business owners discuss 2026 FIFA World Cup at Women in Networking Luncheon
WARRENSBURG – The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce hosted nearly 30 business owners, entrepreneurs and community leaders at its Women in Networking luncheon Thursday, Oct. 23, at Heroes Restaurant and Pub downtown. more
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The Warrensburg Senior Center held the Miles for Meals 5K on Oct. 22. The event had 13 sponsors and 27 registered walkers/runners. 
PHOTO: Community participates in Miles for Meals
Over 50 Leeton community members and congregants of the Leeton United Methodist Church gathered outside the church Wednesday, Oct. 22, in a prayer vigil.
Leeton United Methodist Church gathers in prayer, worship during vigil following arson
LEETON – Community members and congregants of the Leeton United Methodist Church gathered Wednesday, Oct. 22, in a prayer vigil outside the 129-year-old structure that was intentionally set on fire Monday, Oct. 20. more
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Warrensburg nonprofit seeks to carve out autism-centered space
WARRENSBURG – For as long as Tiffani Ford can remember, she has felt different from those around her. more
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The back of Leeton United Methodist Church Tuesday, Oct. 21.
Juveniles identified in Leeton United Methodist Church Arson
Juveniles have been identified in connection with the Monday, Oct. 20, fire at the Leeton United Methodist Church, the Johnson County Fire Protection District announced Wednesday, Oct. 22. more
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An arson investigation is underway by the Missouri State Fire Marshal’s Office after a fire was intentionally set to the 129-year-old Leeton United Methodist Church in Leeton on Monday, Oct. 20.
Community rallies around Leeton United Methodist Church after arson
LEETON — A fire was intentionally set to the Leeton United Methodist Church on Monday, Oct. 20. more
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The Johnson County Fire Protection District responded to a fire Monday, Oct. 20, at the Leeton United Methodist Church. 
Arson investigation underway after fire at Leeton United Methodist Church
LEETON — An arson investigation is underway after a fire on Monday, Oct. 20, at the Leeton United Methodist Church. more
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Centerview man sentenced for 2021 killing of grandfather
A Centerview man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for the 2021 shooting death of his grandfather. more
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Johnson County crash reports for Oct. 21
Lee's Summit man killed in Johnson County accident more
Warrensburg Knights of Columbus Council recently donated 73 coats to the Warrensburg School District as part of its Coats For Kids program. This is the fourth year the council has participated in the program.
PHOTO: Warrensburg Knights of Columbus donate coats to Warrensburg School District
Protesters lined Holden Street for the second No Kings protest of 2025 on Saturday, Oct. 18 in Warrensburg. The protest was one of more than 2,600 nationwide.
Mid-Missourians gather for 'No Kings' protest in Warrensburg
WARRENSBURG — For the second time this year, demonstrators from across the area lined the Johnson County Courthouse lawn to take part in a nationwide day of protest against actions taken by President Donald Trump’s administration.​ more
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Warrensburg Police Department subdues knife-wielding man on Pine Street
The Warrensburg Police Department used less-than-lethal force against a man armed with a knife in the 100 block of West Pine Street on Friday, Oct. 17. more
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Gabrielle Underwood and her husband, Shane Underwood, founded Udderly Cute Mini Moo Farms out in Knob Noster in 2023. The farm offers photoshoots, events and more to the public.
Knob Noster farm offers community photoshoots, fun and miniature cows
Knob Noster – Just off State Route 23 is a scenic farm hidden down a long, gravel road enveloped by trees and farm houses on either side. more
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Union Pacific train derails near Montserrat
A Union Pacific train derailed near Montserrat on Friday, Oct. 17. more
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