WARRENSBURG – Kymberly Friel, a gardening hobbyist, has begun a new venture as the business owner of Apothecary’s Garden in Warrensburg. more

JOHNSON COUNTY — The Johnson County Food Center has begun a new food distribution program for seniors. more

WARRENSBURG — The Warrensburg City Council has begun preparing for the 2024 Fiscal year budget. There will be presentations over the next few meetings concerning changes to the budget. more

Johnson County is under a heat advisory from 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 28 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 30, according to the National Weather Service. more

Editor's note: This article has been updated to include information about Central Missouri Speedway, Green Ridge, and the Firecracker Mile in Sedalia. more

WARRENSBURG — Rollin Smoke BBQ and Catering now has a permanent location on the south side of Warrensburg. more

KNOB NOSTER — Garret Carter, 36, is serving as Knob Noster's new mayor after being elected in the April municipal election. more

WARRENSBURG – Kansha Hibachi and Sushi celebrated its grand opening on Sunday, June 25 at a new establishment in the shopping center at 303 E. Cooper Blvd. more

HOLDEN — A public discussion regarding issues with unhoused individuals at the Warrensburg Branch was held during the June Trails Regional Library Board of Trustees meeting on Wednesday, June 21. more

WARRENSBURG — A Warrensburg business owner is charged with five counts of possession of child pornography following an investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol Division of Drug and Crime Control’s Digital Forensics Investigations Unit. more

WARRENSBURG — Ridgeview Elementary, Martin Warren Elementary and Maple Grove Elementary were recognized for the practice of PBIS in their schools during the Warrensburg Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, June 20. more

Due to worsening drought conditions throughout the state, emergency hay and water have been made available for family farms at Missouri state parks and Missouri Department of Conservation areas. more

Several local organizations joined together for a Juneteenth Festival on Saturday, June 17. The City of Warrensburg Diversity and Inclusion Commission, Johnson County Historical Society, Mt. Olive Cemetery, Warrensburg Parks and Recreation and Warrensburg Main Street created a day full of history and celebration for the community. Many presentations included the Black history in Warrensburg. African American individuals who reached fame, made impacts within the community and helped pave the way for others were recognized during presentations and tours.  more

Meliyah Venerable can be reached at 600-747-8123.

more

WARRENSBURG — After running unopposed in the April municipal election, the City of Warrensburg welcomed a new council member when Jan Jones was sworn in on Monday, April 10. more

WARRENSBURG — Several local organizations are joining together to host a Juneteenth Festival on Saturday, June 17. The festival starts at 9 a.m. at the historic Johnson County Courthouse. more

WARRENSBURG — The City of Warrensburg recognized two employees, as well as Pride Month and Juneteenth, during its meeting on Monday, June 11. more

WARRENSBURG – Mid-Missouri Artists is hosting a reception for its 2023 Summer Exhibition from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 15 at the University of Central Missouri Gallery of Art and Design, 217 E. Clark St. more

WARRENSBURG — The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Member Appreciation Day from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 16 to show the chamber's appreciation for community supporters and chamber members. more