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Johnson County Fire Protection District trucks drive under a flying American flag during the procession honoring fallen JCFPD Captain Vernon Collett on Friday, March 14, on Missouri 13 Highway in Warrensburg. Collett passed away on Saturday, March 8, after responding to a controlled burn.
PHOTOS: Procession held in honor of late JCFPD Captain Vernon Collett
Warrensburg man arrested for possession of child pornography
Michael Rodd, 19, was arrested on Thursday, March 13, by the Warrensburg Police Department for possession of child pornography. more
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Graphic courtesy of the National Weather Service 
Red Flag Warning in place for region Friday, storms possible in afternoon
The entirety of the region, including Johnson County, is under a Red Flag Warning between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. Friday, March 14. more
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Governor Kehoe orders flags at half-staff in honor of Captain Vernon Collett
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe ordered U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff from dusk till dawn on Friday, March 14, at government buildings in Johnson County, the Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri in Kingdom City and firehouses statewide in honor of Johnson County Fire Protection District Captain Vernon Collett. more
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Johnson County Community Health Services Board of Trustees candidates prepare to answer questions at the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce's 2025 Municipal Election Candidate Forum on Wednesday, March 12, at the Matthews-Crawford American Legion Post 131.
April candidates speak at Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce forum
WARRENSBURG - The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce its Candidate Forum for the April 8 Municipal Election on Wednesday, March 12, at the Matthews-Crawford American Legion Post 131. more
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Monte Leigh Jr. has been walking from New Mexico to upstate New York with his dog Lola. Leigh has been on the road for eight months. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Cross-country camper and dog slowly traverse the Show-Me state
Camped along Missouri Highway 13 south of Warrensburg, Monty Leigh Jr. and his dog Lola are homeward bound. more
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Captain Vernon Collett
JCFPD announces procession route for Captain Vernon Collett
The Johnson County Fire Protection District will honor the life and service of Captain Vernon Collett with a procession on Friday, March 14. more
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Warrensburg man faces multiple charges after arrest in Henry County
Blake A. Hyatt, 31, was arrested on March 7, for resisting arrest, first-degree property damage, first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle and second-degree kidnapping in Clinton. more
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Warrensburg City Council approves emergency operation plan, public safety resolutions
WARRENSBURG - Warrensburg Fire Chief Kenneth Jennings and Warrensburg Police Chief Andrew Munsterman each presented a resolution to the Warrensburg City Council on Monday, March 11. more
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Pictured to the right of Johnson County Fire Protection District Chief Larry Jennings, Captain Vernon Collett served the region for 29 years assigned to District 6 near Valley City. 
Johnson County Fire Protection District honors death of Captain Vernon Collett
JOHNSON COUNTY - Captain Vernon Collett died in the line of duty on Saturday, March 8, while responding to a natural cover fire. more
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Crest Ridge School District issue seeks funds for district improvements
CENTERVIEW - Citizens of Centerview will have the opportunity to approve or deny an issue titled Proclamation K.I.D.S. (Keep Improving District Schools) at the 2025 April Municipal Election as the Crest Ridge School District seeks to complete various improvement projects across the district. more
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Captain Vernon Collett
JCFPD captain dies in the line of duty
A member of the Johnson County Fire Protection District died in the line of duty Saturday, March 8. more
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Johnson County and Warrensburg city officials look to the stage and listen to District 31 State Senator Rick Brattin during his speech at the Legislative Luncheon on Friday, March 7, at the PLAYERS Restaurant. The luncheon was hosted by the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce. 
Local legislatures provide updates at Legislative Luncheon
WARRENSBURG - The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Legislative Luncheon on Friday, March 7, at PLAYERS Restaurant. more
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Warrensburg City Manager Mike Schrage poses for a photo on Wednesday, March 5, in his office. Schrage started his new job on Feb. 11 and is taking the job a day at a time.
Schrage settling into role as Warrensburg City Manager
WARRENSBURG — Less than a month into his new gig, Warrensburg City Manager Mike Schrage is settling in and looking forward to the future in Warrensburg. more
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A message board shows the opportunities and staff found at the Welch-Schmidt Center on Monday, March 3, on the University of Central Missouri campus. The center was started in 1971 and has continued to grow over 50 years later. 
UCM’s Welch-Schmidt Center helps communication thrive
WARRENSBURG — Located in Room 34 on the ground floor of the Martin Building, the University of Central Missouri’s Welch-Schmidt Center for Communication Disorders serves as a beacon of light for children and adults struggling with speech and language differences. more
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Graphic courtesy of the National Weather Service
High winds expected across region Wednesday
Strong winds will cross the region through the evening hours Wednesday, March 5. more
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Johnson County Fire Protection District Water Rescue personnel navigate a boat in floodwaters to retrieve two people trapped in the bed of a truck in the water in the 1200 block of Northeast 1200 Road in May 2024. 
Johnson County EMA recognizes NWS Severe Weather Preparedness Week
JOHNSON COUNTY - Monday, March 3, saw the beginning of the National Weather Service Severe Weather Preparedness Week. more
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Three trash bins sit on a curb awaiting collection on Friday, Feb. 28, on Dan Street in Warrensburg. Residents living in Warrensburg city limits received new trash bins during the last week of February, causing companies like J & S Collection and RAD Disposal to lose business.
Warrensburg’s solid waste contract leaves local trash providers searching for options
WARRENSBURG - The city of Warrensburg began its new trash collection service partnership with Constable Sanitation, Inc. on Saturday, March 1, leaving local companies like J & S Collection and RAD Disposal to find business elsewhere. more
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BTC Bank's Sedalia branch held a 2025 Ag Outlook meeting Friday, Feb. 28, at 2450 West 16th Street. Featured speaker Ben Brown works for the University of Missouri as an agricultural economist and comes from a farming family still managing farms in Bates County. Photo by Chris Howell | Sedalia Democrat
MU agricultural economist gives 2025 outlook
SEDALIA — BTC Bank's Sedalia branch held a 2025 Ag Outlook meeting Friday, Feb. 28.  more
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Holden's ScrapHeads 21485 robotics team poses for a photo after winning the Inspire Award and qualifying for the Missouri/Kansas FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship for the second year in a row. The championship will be held on Saturday, March 8, at Missouri University of Science & Technology in Rolla, Missouri. 
ScrapHeads 21485 robotics team preps for 2025 Missouri FTC State Championship
HOLDEN - Some things are so nice, that you have to try them twice. more
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