Joseph L. Devereux, 18, was arrested on Oct. 24. The arrest occurred after officers conducted a traffic stop at Maguire and Clark streets. The juvenile passenger in the back seat was arrested for resisting/interfering with arrest for a felony, possession of marijuana and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. The front passenger was arrested for minor in possession of alcohol. more

Old Drum Open Mic to host December program more

The Fuller Center for Housing of Johnson County Board of Directors recently met with homeowner Eddie to celebrate the completion of a Greater Blessing home project in which a new bathroom floor and shower replaced deteriorating floorboards. more

CENTERVIEW – After 42 years, Christmas Tree Hill farm hosted its last barn event on Nov. 26. more

By the end of the month, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey expects to complete work on the mountain of public records requests submitted to the office last year. more

WARRENSBURG – The University of Central Missouri’s Integrative Business Experience celebrated its 100th company with an event on Friday, Dec. 1 in the Elliott Student Union. more

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

SEDALIA — Downtown Sedalia will be in the Christmas spirit this weekend as the Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Christmas Parade. more

After two years of record-breaking heat that brought a surge of deaths and health emergencies, several states have enacted or are considering measures designed to protect residents — with a new focus on younger people whose vulnerability is rising with the temperatures. more

WARRENSBURG – With the Christmas season in full swing, that means it's time for Center Stage Academy’s annual production of “The Nutcracker.” more

Toddler Storytime rounds out the year at Knob Noster State Park more

The Warrensburg Star-Journal has welcomed three new employees in the newsroom. more

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library recently expanded its groundbreaking preschool literacy program throughout Missouri. more

KNOB NOSTER – In a former Knob Noster bank and post office, now lays the foundation of a new brewery, along with a flourishing taproom, that recently celebrated its second full year of operation. more

WARRENSBURG – More than two decades ago, the James C. Kirkpatrick Library at the University of Central Missouri was born. On Tuesday, Nov. 28, the now 24-year-old building hosted a ceremony to celebrate GivingTuesday and new modifications to the building. more

There is no shortage of festive holiday events happening this Christmas season in West Central Missouri. To have your event added to our online list, email news@sedaliademocrat.com or news@warrensburgstarjournal.com. more

With the holiday gifting season officially underway, Giving Tuesday provides a chance to press pause on shopping and offer some help to local nonprofit organizations. more

Jennifer L. Byford, 43, was arrested on Oct. 2 for shoplifting-stealing. more

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported four people died in traffic crashes during this year’s Thanksgiving holiday counting period from 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22 through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26. There were no boating crashes or drownings. more