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WARRENSBURG – Folks driving around Johnson County in the last month might have noticed the many striped tents taking residence in grassy fields along the freeway or in various parking lots of local …
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By Hasina Shah hasina.shah@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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7/2/26
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The 250th Anniversary of the United States is here, and activities are planned across west central Missouri to celebrate.
The list includes several community gatherings and, of course, …
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7/1/26
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WARRENSBURG – The Warrensburg Freedom Festival organization will host its inaugural Freedom Festival this weekend.
Starting Friday, July 3, and running all the way until 10 p.m. …
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By Hasina Shah hasina.shah@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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6/30/26
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WARRENSBURG – As this weekend’s Fourth of July festivities get closer, many people are picking up their own fireworks to shoot off in celebration of the country’s 250th birthday.
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By Hasina Shah hasina.shah@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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6/30/26
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The Johnson County Commission has appointed Destry Hough of Holden to serve as Interim Western Commissioner following the passing of Western Commissioner Charlie Kavanaugh.
Hough previously …
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6/30/26
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A Warrensburg man is facing numerous charges after an alleged domestic disturbance escalated to a fire destroying a building Friday, June 26, in rural Johnson County.
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By Star-Journal Staff
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6/30/26
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A Warrensburg man is facing charges after allegedly fleeing from the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday, June 28.
Auja L. Rogers is charged with a felony of aggravated fleeing a …
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By Star-Journal Staff
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6/30/26
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WARRENSBURG – A distribution truck struck Cafe Du Burg during the breakfast rush in downtown Warrensburg on Friday, June 26.
The Warrensburg Police Department and the …
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By Star-Journal Staff
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6/26/26
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WARRENSBURG – The Morris L. Collins Legacy Committee is hosting its second annual MLC Legacy Barbecue Fundraiser on Saturday, June 27.
From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., community members are …
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By Hasina Shah
hasina.shah@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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6/25/26
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With holiday celebrations happening, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds everyone to be careful with fireworks, campfires, and other sources of fire that could cause a wildfire
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6/25/26
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High fertilizer prices and heavy rainfall in many parts of Missouri are complicating nitrogen management in corn. Growers should evaluate the return on investment before applying rescue …
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6/25/26
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WARRENSBURG – The Warrensburg City Council heard a Facility Grade Audit Report conducted by Schneider Electric on key city buildings during its meeting on Monday, June 22.
Presented to the …
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By Hasina Shah
hasina.shah@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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6/23/26
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Following a successful and well-attended Soccer Watch Party on June 12, Warrensburg Parks & Recreation and Visit Warrensburg are excited to announce another community watch event as part of the …
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6/22/26
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WARRENSBURG — The Bruce Reed Memorial Fund celebrated Juneteenth with the unveiling of a new sign to honor one of Warrensburg’s biggest stars Friday, June 19, at Blind Boone Park.
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By Hasina Shah hasina.shah@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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6/20/26
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WARRENSBURG — Artists mingled with family members, friends and guests surrounded by canvases, framed photography, sculptures and mixed-media pieces Wednesday, June 17 at the University of Central …
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By Kelsey Snowden
Special to the Star-Journal
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6/18/26
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This week's installment of Backward Glance , presented by The Johnson County Historical Society, takes readers back to a time when Missouri women were rallying for the right to vote, plans were …
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6/18/26
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WARRENSBURG – If asked, the Johnson County Commissioners would tell you that Charlie Kavanaugh was always more than just the Western district’s representative. If asked, they’d tell you he was …
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By Hasina Shah
hasina.shah@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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6/16/26
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A Johnson County Commissioner died over the weekend.
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By Star-Journal Staff
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6/15/26
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The importance of honoring the flag and those who served was emphasized during the dedication of the Warrensburg Veterans Park on Sunday, June 14.
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By Joe Andrews, joe.andrews@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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6/14/26
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KNOB NOSTER — Imagine going on a trip with a list of destinations, but no concrete plan on a route to get there or a specific timeline to follow - all while doing so on foot.
Rin Lee, 24, …
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By Joe Andrews
joe.andrews@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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6/12/26
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