WARRENSBURG – The theatre stage at Warrensburg High School will be transformed into the small fictional town of Bomont this week as students perform “Footloose.” more

WARRENSBURG – The annual Christmas Store, which will be hosted at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in mid-December, is celebrating its 50th anniversary and seeking monetary donations. more

The Warrensburg Schools Foundation hosted the 16th annual Dinner and Auction on Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Sandra Temple Elliott Ballroom in the Elliott Student Union at the University of Central Missouri. more

Editor's note: This article has been updated to include information from court documents. more

WARRENSBURG — The Warrensburg Board of Education met for its penultimate meeting of the calendar year Tuesday, Nov. 14. more

“The Great Air Race: Glory, Tragedy and the Dawn of American Aviation” is a recent book by journalist and amateur pilot John Lancaster about America’s famous 1919 transcontinental air race. The story of that race has inspired a group of University of Central Missouri aviation students and their faculty advisor to develop a virtual re-creation of the groundbreaking, cross-country flight that captured the world’s attention over 100 years ago. The virtual re-creation is intended to bring renewed awareness to this piece of trailblazing American history while also raising funds to support student activities. more

A person of interest in a recent Johnson County homicide is in custody as local law enforcement continues to investigate the deaths of two people. more

Warrensburg woman hurt in Johnson accident more

WARRENSBURG – On Friday, Nov. 10, Warrensburg Middle School hosted an assembly in honor of Veterans Day. more

WARRENSBURG – On Friday, Nov. 10, an annual program was hosted at American Legion Post 131 in honor of Veterans Day. more

Greg Hassler was recently appointed to the Western Missouri Medical Center Board of Trustees by the Johnson County Commission. more

WARRENSBURG – Johnson County CROP Walk is partnering with First United Methodist Church to provide Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m. to 1. p.m. Thursday, Nov. 23, at the church’s Family Life Center, 141 E. Gay St. more

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

Local law enforcement is investigating a homicide in Johnson County. more

WASHINGTON — U.S. lawmakers debated the freedom of speech of students on college campuses during a committee hearing Wednesday. more

On Oct. 22, SMSgt. (Ret.) Timothy Newcomb, Knob Noster High School Aerospace Science instructor and a military veteran, was recognized as a Hometown Hero at the Kansas City Chiefs football game. more

WARRENSBURG – The Warrensburg Convention and Visitors Bureau opened the Warrensburg Visitors Center on Oct. 18 and celebrated its opening with an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 8. more

KNOB NOSTER – The City of Knob Noster has a new Chief of Police after a Board of Aldermen meeting Tuesday, Nov. 7. more

WARRENSBURG – A classic fairy tale will take the stage in Warrensburg over the next two weekends as the University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance and UCM Music presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” in the Highlander Theatre. more

Warrensburg man hurt in US 50 deer strike more