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Authorities are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that took place in western Johnson County early Friday, May 1.
According to a statement from the Missouri State Highway …
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By Star-Journal Staff
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5/1/26
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WARRENSBURG – Martin Warren Elementary School students are back in person after two weeks of AMI learning due to air quality reports that sparked community concern in March.
On Monday, …
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By Hasina Shah
hasina.shah@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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5/1/26
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WARRENSBURG – The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation department celebrated the completion of the Warrensburg Community Center’s front entrance project with a Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce ribbon …
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By Hasina Shah hasina.shah@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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5/1/26
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An educator who exemplifies excellence in teaching, scholarship and service, Joyce Chang, Ph.D., is the recipient of the 2026 Byler Distinguished Faculty Award at the University of Central Missouri …
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4/30/26
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An 18-year-old Clinton man is charged with first-degree robbery and armed criminal action after allegedly robbing a Johnson County gas station on Wednesday, April 29.
Maddex Eli Mount …
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By Star-Journal Staff
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4/30/26
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This week's Backward Glance begins with a report from Chilhowee in 1902 and the growth of a local family, moves to 1917 and the Blackwater area with a list of local news and happenings, and then …
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4/30/26
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WARRENSBURG – After four years of construction, the University of Central Missouri celebrated the grand reopening and dedication of the Humphreys Building in the center of campus on Wednesday, …
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By Hasina Shah hasina.shah@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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4/30/26
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The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office says a suspect is in custody following a armed robbery that took place at a gas station east of Warrensburg on Wednesday, April 29.
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By Star-Journal Staff
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4/29/26
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The Missouri River Runner is set to receive a 25% capacity increase during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Missouri Department of Transportation announced on Wednesday, April 29.
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By Star-Journal Staff
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4/29/26
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WARRENSBURG – Warrensburg Main Street is gearing up to kick off its Summer Movie Night Series on May 15 with the help of some friends from Sterling Elementary School.
Nine fifth graders …
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By Hasina Shah hasina.shah@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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4/29/26
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WARRENSBURG – Nearly 80 regional 4-H students gathered at the Warrensburg Train Depot to board the Missouri River Runner as it headed to Jefferson City for the program’s annual day at the …
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By Hasina Shah hasina.shah@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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4/28/26
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Union Pacific's famed Big Boy No. 4014 is set to make a return to Johnson County this summer.
Union Pacific announced the eastern leg of its Coast-to-Coast Tour to celebrate America's …
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By Star-Journal Staff
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4/28/26
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WARRENSBURG — The Warrensburg City Council continued discussions Monday, April 27, on how late alcohol can be served at local bars and restaurants during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The …
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By Joe Andrews, joe.andrews@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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4/28/26
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With under three weeks remaining in Missouri’s legislative session, Senate Education Committee Chairman Rick Brattin is forging ahead with legislation aimed at giving the public a clearer view of …
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By Annelise Hanshaw
Missouri Independent
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4/28/26
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Missouri would join at least 14 other states with a “Super Tuesday” presidential primary in 2028 under a bill that would also bind the state’s delegate on the first ballot at …
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By Rudi Keller
Missouri Independent
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4/28/26
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GREEN RIDGE — Six local veterans were honored Saturday with handmade Quilts of Valor during a ceremony at the Old Bank in Green Ridge, recognizing their service with a gesture organizers say …
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By Chris Howell
chris.howell@sedaliademocrat.com
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4/28/26
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Motorcyclist injured in Johnson County deer strike
A Peculiar man, 52, suffered moderate injuries at 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 24, in a Johnson County accident.
According to a Missouri State …
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4/28/26
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Blair A. Vickers, 24, was arrested March 30 for abuse or neglect of a child in the 400 block of Hawthorne Boulevard after officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Polar Street in reference to a …
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4/27/26
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To have your event or meeting listed or changed, send details to news@warrensburgstarjournal.com or call 660-747-8123.
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings hosted five days a week at 300 W. Second St. …
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4/27/26
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Mid-Missouri Artists, Inc (MMA) announces the Featured Artist for the 2026 Fine Arts Show May 2-3 held in the Warrensburg Community Center, 445 E. Gay. As the Featured Artist Rebecca Limback …
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4/27/26
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