American Legion, VFW announce Veterans Day activities more

HOLDEN — Hunter A. Hilker, 19, was arrested on Monday, Oct. 28, for his alleged involvement in a large fire in a hay field in southern Holden. more

WARRENSBURG — After being cut down last April, the Warrensburg large black mulberry tree seems to have found its newest purpose. more

WARRENSBURG  — Samuel M. Sneed, 35, of Holden, has been charged with four counts of second-degree burglary that occurred across seven different burglaries over a 19-day period in October. more

WARRENSBURG — The University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance and Central Missouri Playwrights will present its New Play Festival to showcase and critique student-written plays at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 2 and Nov. 3 in the Black Box Theatre at Nickerson Hall on the UCM campus. more

WARRENSBURG — In June, Thalia Forté and Shyla Chever had a dream. more

Residents may note a more lackluster autumnal display this year as persistent drought continues through October. more

Mid-Missouri Artists, Inc. and Warrensburg Parks and Recreation will sponsor the 48th Holiday Arts and Crafts Sale Saturday, November 2, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Warrensburg Community Center, 445 E. Gay. This show is unique in that all items sold must be created by the artisan or crafter. In addition to many returning vendors, several new vendors will be providing shopping opportunities. Shoppers will find booths in both the gymnasium and Multi A and B. Vendors come from Warrensburg and 15 other communities. Additional parking will be available in the Grover Park Baptist Church across the street. more

WARRENSBURG — The Martin Warren Chapter of the Missouri Society Sons of the American Revolution will host a grave marking ceremony for Revolutionary War patriot Isham Reavis at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Fairview Cemetery in Sweet Springs. more

JOHNSON COUNTY - The Johnson County Christmas sSore returns for its 51st year of providing a Christmas meal to those struggling with food insecurity around the holiday. more

JOHNSON COUNTY — The Johnson County Ambulance District named Dustin Gamblin as its interim chief on Sept. 26. more

Lacey Parks of Knob Noster was in an abusive relationship with her boyfriend even before they were married. The were together seven years and she left only after he has physically assaulted her. more

WARRENSBURG - The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce Government Relations Committee hosted its 2024 General Election Candidate Forum on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the American Legion Post 131 in Warrensburg. more

WARRENSBURG  — At its meeting on Monday, Oct. 14, the Warrensburg City Council approved an ordinance that authorized Interim City Manager Kristen Dorman and City Clerk Jodi Schneider to execute a contract with EverStrive Solution, LLC, for its recruitment services as the city searches for its next city manager. more

WCVB Tourism Development applications open more

Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect correct wording of the question presented to the School district's community. The Warrensburg Star-Journal apologizes for the error.  more

A Warsaw man has been charged in connection to a police chase that took place in Johnson County on Sunday, Oct. 14. more

KNOB NOSTER — A new era has begun in Knob Noster. more

CENTERVIEW - If you drive west on U.S. Highway 50 from Warrensburg, you will pass through Centerview, without even realizing it. If you keep your eyes peeled though, you will see a new bright yellow food truck serving food how it should be served. more