JOHNSON COUNTY — Bringing in the new year, Johnson County Presiding Commissioner Troy Matthews celebrated his one-year anniversary since he stepped into the role. Taking over the vacant seat left by former commissioner Densil Allen Jr., Matthews officially got into office on Jan. 1, 2023. A year later, Matthews talked with the Star-Journal about getting used to the position, helping the county, and what he hopes to accomplish in his remaining three years. more

University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance will once again perform its original dance play, “Remember the Dance,” at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15 at the James L. Highlander Theatre. more

JOHNSON COUNTY – The new Missouri legislative session began Wednesday, Jan. 3, and state Rep. Dan Houx, R-Warrensburg, said many bills were pre-filed. more

Two hurt in Highway 50 collision more

Johnson County is under a Winter Weather Advisory until 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, as issued by the National Weather Service, and another winter storm could possibly be just around the corner. more

Amateur investigator Hinkle cracks decade-old cold case in Camden County.

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Courtney J. Kurtz, 35, was arrested in the 100 block of South Holden Street for stealing-shoplifting. The arrest occurred after a business reported that a known female and male stole $32.95 worth of merchandise on Nov. 2. Kurtz was arrested, booked and then released. more

With more Missouri school districts switching to four-day weeks — including some of the largest — education leaders and state legislators are raising concerns. more

WARRENSBURG — Mystic Mountain Indoor Playground opened its doors on Dec. 16. more

Community Chorus to host auditions for spring season more

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

The Western Missouri Medical Center Foundation announced a significant milestone in its philanthropic journey: attaining more than 100 dedicated members in the esteemed Pillar Society. more

The City of Warrensburg and Johnson County have been jointly designated as American World War II Heritage Cities. more

Filing for available positions in the April 2 Municipal Election in Johnson County closed at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26. Filing opened Tuesday, Dec. 5. more

Combining their deep appreciation for the University of Central Missouri with their desire to support students, a Leawood, Kansas, couple has created an endowed scholarship for students who participated in Operation Breakthrough’s Ignition Lab, powered by Travis Kelce’s Eighty-Seven and Running Foundation. more

WARRENSBURG – The Warrensburg Board of Education is considering relocating the Reese Education Center’s programs in an attempt to return to a balanced budget. more

The Missouri Senate picked up Wednesday afternoon largely where it left off when it adjourned in May, with a group of Republicans holding court for more than an hour to vent frustrations with the chamber’s leadership. more

Missouri has made the tentative decision to participate in a federal food assistance program for kids, potentially opening the door for millions of dollars in aid through a program called Summer EBT. more