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Members of the unhoused community relax inside the Johnson County Resource Center on Thursday, Jan. 9, at the First Presbyterian Church in Warrensburg. The resource center was used as a warming center for the January winter storm. 
Warrensburg homeless community turns to warming centers to avoid weekend storm
WARRENSBURG — West Central Missouri received its fair share of snowfall and low temperatures during the first full week of 2025. more
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Dewayne Jackson, 72, poses for a picture at the front desk of his tire shop on Thursday, Jan. 9, at Jaeger Tire in Warrensburg. Jackson purchased the shop in 2004 and has owned and operated it for 20 years. 
Dewayne Jackson celebrates 20 years of ownership of Jaeger Tire
WARRENSBURG - Two decades ago, on Sept. 1, 2004, Dewayne Jackson made a purchase. more
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Nick McDaniels has been named as the Johnson County Fire Protection District Training and Safety Division Chief. 
Johnson County Fire Protection District announces two chief promotions
JOHNSON COUNTY — The Johnson County Fire Protection District announced on Wednesday via social media that Nick McDaniels and Greg Clancy were selected for new positions. more
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Pettis County Clerk Nick La Strada landed a statewide position with Missouri Secretary of State-elect Denny Hoskins' team as the new Director of Election Integrity. 
La Strada appointed to statewide Director of Election Integrity role
Missouri Secretary of State-elect and Warrensburg resident Denny Hoskins has appointed Pettis County Clerk Nick La Strada as the state's new Director of Election Integrity. more
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Courtesy of the National Weather Service
More snow expected, Winter Weather Advisory issued
A Winter Weather Advisory is slated to go into effect at 5 p.m. Jan. 9, for Johnson County. more
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A City of Warrensburg Public Works loader prepares to dump a snow mound into a truck on Wednesday, Jan. 8, in downtown Warrensburg. 
Warrensburg Public Works takes care of city streets during weekend storm
WARRENSBURG — The first weekend of the 2025 calendar year saw Missouri blanketed with powdery, white snow in a snowstorm that swept across the country from Saturday, Jan. 4, through Monday, Jan. 6. more
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A child shovels snow off a driveway at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Jan. 5. Whiteman AFB and other Johnson County areas experienced a mixture of freezing rain, sleet and snow from Winter Storm Blair.
Winter storm hits Warrensburg with six inches of snow, freezing temps
Over 60 million Americans have been affected by the winter storm across the Midwest and Eastern part of the country. more
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New Johnson County Eastern Commissioner Rusty Sproat, left, takes an oath alongside County Clerk Diane Thompson on Monday, Dec. 30, in the Johnson County Courthouse. 
Rusty Sproat to use past personal, educational experiences as Johnson County Eastern Commissioner
JOHNSON COUNTY - The first day on the job is a nerve-wracking experience everyone goes through. more
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PHOTOS: Fun in the first snow of 2025
Image courtesy of the National Weather Service
Winter storm arrives to region, expected to last through Monday
The City of Warrensburg will be under Phase 1 of its Snow Emergency Plan between 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4 and 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6. more
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Tractor Supply Co. celebrated the grand opening of its Warrensburg location Saturday, Jan. 4. Construction began for the store in June.
Tractor Supply Co. celebrates grand opening of Warrensburg location

Tractor Supply Co. celebrated the grand opening of its Warrensburg location Saturday, Jan. 4. 

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Winter Storm Warning issued for Johnson County, region
The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the entirety of the region, including Johnson County. more
Winter Weather Watch issued for Johnson County
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for much of the region, including Johnson County. more
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From left, Western Missouri Medical Center Auxiliary President Margo Smith, registered nurse Brooke Richner, WMMC OB Manager and RN Martha Zink, BSN, Josh Burkhart, WMMC Volunteer Services Supervisor Michelle Schubert and WMMC Vice President, CNO and COO Renee Twenter welcome baby boy Edison, the first baby born at the hospital in 2025 on Wednesday, Jan. 1. Edison Burkhart, held by father Josh, weighed in at 6 pounds, 12 ounces and was 18 3/4 inches long. 
Photos: WMMC welcomes first baby of 2025
Filing closes for April 8 Municipal Election
JOHNSON COUNTY — Filing concluded Tuesday, Dec. 31 for the April 8 Municipal Election.  more
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Handheld phones are no longer legal when driving in Missouri. Jan. 1, 2025 Missouri joined 49 other states in implementing hand-free driving laws. Handheld phones may be used when parked and at stoplights.
Missouri's hands-free law now in effect
On Jan. 1, 2025, Missouri became the 49th state to implement hands-free driving laws. more
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Johnson County's newly-elected officials stand for a group photo on Monday, Dec. 30, in the Johnson County Courthouse. Back from left: John Webster, Scott Munsterman, Charlie Kavanaugh, George Taylor. Front left to right: Rusty Sproat, Heather Reynolds, Nancy Jo Jennings and Marcy Anderson. 
Johnson County swears in 2024 county elected officials
JOHNSON COUNTY - Johnson County heads into 2025 with new and familiar faces after it swore in newly-elected officials at a ceremony on Monday, Dec. 30, at the Johnson County Courthouse. more
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An American Legion Rider feels the name of a loved one lost in Operation Desert Shield on one of the panels on the Cost of Freedom Tribute on Sunday, August 18, at the Missouri Veteran’s Home in Warrensburg.
Looking back at Johnson County’s top storylines of 2024
2024 offered a plethora of newsworthy storylines across Warrensburg and the Johnson County region.  more
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Johnson County obligates ARPA funds for personnel costs
JOHNSON COUNTY - The Johnson County commissioners voted to obligate the remaining county American Rescue Plan Act funds to cover personnel costs for county job positions. more
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Garrett LaBelle, 25, leans on his car and shows off his Bioness L300 Go device on his left leg on Wednesday, Dec. 18, in Warrensburg. LaBelle was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2021 at the age of 21 and was left bedbound for 18 months. 
Warrensburg resident with MS is taking condition one step at a time
WARRENSBURG — What seemed like a normal morning in the fall of 2021 was anything normal but for Garrett LaBelle. more
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