With some GOP leaders in Missouri already plotting ways to overturn an abortion-rights amendment if it passes next month, the Republican set to take over as speaker of the state House says lawmakers should abide by the will of the voters. 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

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Drought continues to plague southwestern and west-central Missouri as pastures dry and cattle producers start to feed hay well ahead of schedule. more

Of the many annoyances in life, a trip to the local motor vehicle office can rank near the top. 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

Warrensburg man injured in Johnson County rollover more

A massive backlog of payments to Missouri child care providers will continue beyond October despite a previous pledge that the state will be caught up by the end of this month. more

A federal judge on Monday dismissed defamation lawsuits against three Missouri state senators who made social media posts incorrectly identifying a Kansas man as an undocumented immigrant and the shooter at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory celebration. 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

To have your event or meeting listed or changed, send details to news@warrensburgstarjournal.com or call 660-747-8123. more

Missouri House of Representatives District 57 incumbent Rodger Reedy, R-Windsor, is running for his fourth two-year term, facing opposition from Michael Walbom, D-Knob Noster. more

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

Two hurt after swerving to avoid deer more

The University of Central Missouri will welcome alumni back to their “stomping ground” during Homecoming festivities Oct. 21-26. more

Charles D. Stephens, 35, was arrested on Sept. 23 for stealing from a business in the 300 block of East Young Street. An officer spoke with staff members who stated that a known male subject came into the store and stole an item. He was later located and arrested. He was transported to the Warrensburg Police Department, processed and released. 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

The campaign opposing a sports betting constitutional amendment on Missouri’s November ballot canceled more than $1 million in television ads Thursday just as the group pushing the proposal launched new ads featuring former St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Ozzie Smith. more