University of Central Missouri employee health and dental insurance renewal for 2024, renovation of the Terry Noland Football Offices, and renewal of KMOS-TV Public Broadcasting Systems (PBS) dues were approved by the Board of Governors when it met in its Aug. 17 plenary session. These actions took place shortly after the board began its meeting with the swearing in of its new student board member and recognition of newly named emeriti faculty and staff members. more

WARRENSBURG — After eight months of renovations, Alley Cats is open. more

WARRENSBURG — The Christian-based nonprofit Hope Outdoors Central Missouri Chapter and Arising Hope Ministries are hosting a Gala event, “Hope Arises,” on Thursday, Nov. 30 at Milestones Barn in Warrensburg. more

WARRENSBURG — The Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg will host the 21st annual Run for Freedom 5K and 10K at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23. more

The Warrensburg R-VI School District will start the school year with early dismissals due to forecasted extreme heat. more

HOLDEN — The Holden Street Fair is back. The theme this year is “Stars, Striped and Country Nights.” The fair begins on Thursday, Aug. 24 and will run through Saturday, Aug. 26. more

WARRENSBURG — State Rep. Richard Brown, D-Kansas City, attended the Johnson County Democrats monthly meeting on Thursday, Aug. 17. more

WARRENSBURG — The historic Star Theater, 112 W. Pine St. in downtown Warrensburg, was recently donated to Warrensburg Main Street. more

WARRENSBURG — The Warrensburg R-VI School District recognized Shelbie Dalton and the Special Education Program for receiving all 4’s on the the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) assessment done by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. more

WARRENSBURG — The Warrensburg City Council heard the final presentation for the Fiscal Year 2024 budget during the Monday, Aug. 14 council meeting. Finance Director Marcella McCoy presented a wrap of the past budget work session to the board with finalized numbers. more

WARRENSBURG — Johnson County Board of Services is partnering with Warrensburg Parks and Recreation to add a sensory garden to Hawthorne Park. more

WARRENSBURG — Warrensburg voters voted “yes” for the issuance of sewer revenue bonds on the special election ballot on Tuesday, Aug. 8. more

WARRENSBURG – Moonlit Petrichor owner Darby Davis is gearing up for a celebration with her customers and to celebrate the past year of achievements. more

Election Day is next week for City of Warrensburg registered voters. more

WARRENSBURG — The Warrensburg Convention and Visitors Bureau is approaching the opening of its new location in downtown Warrensburg. more

KNOB NOSTER — Ten Knob Noster students traveled in early July to Denver, Colorado, for the 2023 FCCLA National Leadership Conference. more

The Missouri Public Service Commission has ordered all Missouri utilities, including Evergy, to make the switch to time-based rate plans in order to combat the high demand for energy during peak times. more

The “Siddens Bening Hands Free Law” goes into effect beginning August 28th, making Missouri the 28th state to require hands free use when behind the wheel. more

Meliyah Venerable can be reached at 660-747-8123.

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