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.
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By Zach Bott zachb@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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1/11/24
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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.
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1/11/24
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JOHNSON COUNTY – The new Missouri legislative session began Wednesday, Jan. 3, and state Rep. Dan Houx, R-Warrensburg, said many bills were pre-filed.
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By Annelia Nixon
annelian@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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1/9/24
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Two hurt in Highway 50 collision
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1/8/24
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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.
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By Star-Journal Staff
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1/8/24
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Amateur investigator Hinkle cracks decade-old cold case in Camden County. more
By Faith Bemiss-McKinney
faithb@sedaliademocrat.com
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1/8/24
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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.
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1/8/24
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With more Missouri school districts switching to four-day weeks — including some of the largest — education leaders and state legislators are raising concerns.
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By Annelise Hanshaw
Missouri Independent
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1/8/24
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WARRENSBURG — Mystic Mountain Indoor Playground opened its doors on Dec. 16.
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By Annelia Nixon
annelian@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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1/8/24
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Community Chorus to host auditions for spring season
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1/8/24
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To have your event or meeting listed or changed, send details to news@warrensburgstarjournal.com or call 660-747-8123.
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1/8/24
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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.
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1/8/24
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The City of Warrensburg and Johnson County have been jointly designated as American World War II Heritage Cities.
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By Star-Journal Staff
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1/5/24
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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.
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By Star-Journal Staff
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1/4/24
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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.
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1/4/24
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WARRENSBURG – The Warrensburg Board of Education is considering relocating the Reese Education Center’s programs in an attempt to return to a balanced budget.
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By Annelia Nixon
annelian@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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1/4/24
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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.
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By Jason Hancock
Missouri Independent
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1/3/24
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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.
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By Clara Bates
Missouri Independent
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1/3/24
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