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A group from The Pediatric Place, Knob Noster High School and the Knob Noster Chamber of Commerce at the ribbon cutting for the Mitch Franklin Park communication board.
Communication Boards go up at Knob Noster parks
KNOB NOSTER — A group from The Pediatric Place, Knob Noster High School and the Knob Noster Chamber of Commerce gathered for a ribbon cutting Wednesday, July 15, at Mitch Franklin Park to dedicate … more
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A year ago, Esther Stevens started her mobile dog behavior and training business, The Dog Nerd. Since then, she’s helped folks in the Warrensburg community have a better relationship with their pet one lesson at a time.
Stevens pours into others as The Dog Nerd
WARRENSBURG – Esther Stevens speaks dog. In fact, she’s pretty fluent in the language.  Now, that doesn’t mean she communicates in barks and growls, nor does it mean that she’s keen … more
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Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway speaks at the podium during a press conference Tuesday, July 14, at the Warrensburg Police Department.
Missouri, Warrensburg officials crack down on contaminated, mislabeled cannabis sold as hemp
WARRENSBURG — The Warrensburg Police Department, Johnson County Sheriff's Office, Johnson County Prosecutor’s Office and Missouri Attorney General’s Office are collaborating in an investigation … more
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Public Works Director Phil Adlich addresses the Warrensburg City Council on Monday, July 14.
Warrensburg City Council hears first reading of proposed Maguire Street Corridor Overlay District
WARRENSBURG — The Warrensburg City Council held public comments before the first reading of an ordinance that would establish an overlay district along the Maguire Street corridor in an effort to … more
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Debbie Noland’s “Late Summer” poem in Lions Lake Park on Thursday, July 9. A part of the Warrensburg Arts Commission’s “Poetry in the Parks” project, Noland’s poem is one of six pieces by Missouri artists on display in local parks throughout Warrensburg.
Warrensburg Arts Commission unveils ‘Poetry in the Park’ project
WARRENSBURG – Outdoor enthusiasts may notice new signage posted along trails and in the greenspace of a few Warrensburg parks. Marked with musings from local artists contemplating the world … more
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Warrensburg Police Department investigating ‘deceptive business practices’ in at least five locations
WARRENSBURG – The Warrensburg Police Department is conducting investigations into at least five Warrensburg businesses accused of engaging in deceptive business practices.  According to a … more
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Eric Brendal
Holden man arrested for child porn possession
A Holden man is behind bars following an investigation by the Internet Crimes Against Children and the Holden Police Department. ​ According to HPD, Eric Brendal, 35, was arrested July 9 … more
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SAR chapter Vice President Gene Henry reads the Declaration of Independence at the “Sharing the Spirit of America” program on Wednesday, July 8. Henry joined chapter members from across the country in reading the document at the exact same time to honor its initial public reading on July 8, 1776.
Martin Warren Sons of the American Revolution participates in nationwide reading of Declaration of Independence
WARRENSBURG – The Martin Warren Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution joined chapters across the nation in a communal reading of the Declaration of Independence on Wednesday, July 8.  … more
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Train derails east of Warrensburg
A Union Pacific train derailed at approximately 4 a.m.  Thursday, July 9 east of Warrensburg. According to the Johnson County Fire Protection District, the derailment took place in … more
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$50K Powerball ticket sold at Warrensburg convenience store
WARRENSBURG — A  Powerball player recently claimed a $50,000 prize from a ticket purchased at Murphy USA in Warrensburg.  According to the Missouri Lottery, the winning ticket … more
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Firefighters with the Warrensburg Fire Department and Johnson County Fire Protection District responded to a fire at Arwood's Furniture Store on Tuesday, July 7.
Crews extinguish fire at Arwood's Furniture Store
WARRENSBURG — A downed utility pole and damaged transformers are believed to be related to a fire at Arwood’s Furniture Store and Mattress  on Tuesday, July 7. According to the … more
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A family walks toward a blowup during Get the Red Out in September 2025. Blow-up activities will be a part of the second annual Summer Fair.
Local businesses to bring second annual Summer Fair to Johnson County residents
WARRENSBURG – ShipShape Party Rentals is partnering with Cowell’s Barnyard Buckaroos to bring the community together for their second annual Summer Fair on Saturday, July 11.  In … more
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From left: Karen Caldwell, Assistant Chief Nursing Officer; Renee Twenter, Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer/Chief Operating Officer; and Courtney Smith, Patient Care Supervisor.
WMMC honored for partnership with Midwest Transplant Network
WARRENSBURG — Western Missouri Medical Center (WMMC) has been recognized with the 2026 Excellence in Donation Award for Tissue Excellence by Midwest Transplant Network (MTN), honoring the … more
Gene Burden
Munsterman, Howey reflect on Chief Burden’s legacy
WARRENSBURG – The Warrensburg Police Department and members of the community honored former Police Chief Gene Burden with a 24-mile procession after Burden’s funeral on Wednesday, July 1.  … more
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A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit aircraft flies over the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., July 4, 2026. The flyover was conducted in celebration of the United States’ 250th birthday and highlighted the contributions and commitment of the U.S. Air Force in defending freedom.
PHOTO: B-2 Spirit performs Freedom 250 flyover in Washington
Warrensburg to take part in national simultaneous reading of Declaration of Independence
On July 8, at exactly 5 p.m. CDT, the community of Warrensburg will join a historic “simultaneous reading” of the Declaration of Independence that will sweep across all 50 states and 10 time … more
The Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg commemorated America’s 250th birthday with a day-long community celebration on Thursday, July 2. Cliff McBride, Marine Corps veteran and long-time veterans home volunteer, honored veterans with his keynote speech.
Missouri Veterans Home celebrates 250 Years of service, independence
WARRENSBURG – The Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg commemorated America’s 250th birthday with a day-long community celebration on Thursday, July 2.  The event featuring a Quilts of … more
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Members of the Warrensburg Boy Scout Troop 400 unveil an American flag on July 5, 2025, in downtown Warrensburg. The troop raised the flag before the parade and led the event's saying of the "Pledge of Allegiance."
Area residents reflect on the United States’ 250th anniversary
WARRENSBURG — As the Warrensburg community gears up to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary this weekend, area residents are reflecting. “That's just a really big number,” community … more
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With the 250th birthday of the United States of America slated for Saturday, Warrensburg Mayor Bruce Uhler reflected on the Union Pacific Railroad’s completion in Warrensburg on the same date in 1864.
Uhler looks back on how the railroad transformed Warrensburg
WARRENSBURG – As the 250th birthday of the United States of America rolls around, so too does the 164th anniversary of the Union Pacific Railroad’s completion in Warrensburg.  On July … more
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U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Sturgill Jr., 509th Operations Group commander, is sprayed with water after his final flight at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, May 14, 2026. The final flight is a rite of passage for pilots and signifies the end of Sturgill's time with the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber.
Sturgill builds family, service and legacy at Whiteman AFB
Long before he commanded the world's only operational stealth bomber fleet, Col. Robert Sturgill Jr. was born at Whiteman Air Force Base. In 1977, Sturgill’s father, then a Security Forces … more
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