Remembered for his dedication, commitment and the many contributions made in service to students, faculty and staff at the University of Central Missouri, Marvin E. “Bunky” Wright, Columbia, died on Friday, July 14 after an illness. A longtime attorney who served various public and private higher education institutions in Missouri, he was nearing his 14th consecutive year as a member of the UCM Board of Governors at the time of his passing. more

The Johnson County Fire Protection District recently received a donation of canned emergency drinking water from Anheuser-Busch to help keep its responders hydrated as they battle wildfires this season. more

WARRENSBURG — What was once a dream, has now become reality for Nichole Wade. more

National nonprofit Operation Homefront, with the support of Southern New Hampshire University, Dollar Tree and local partners, distributed 300 backpacks filled with school supplies to local military children at Whiteman Air Force Base on Wednesday, July 19 as part of its 16th annual Back-to-School Brigade. more

Editor's note: This article has been updated to correct Greg Vernardi's last name. more

WARRENSBURG — The new Warrensburg R-VI School District Superintendent, Dr. Steve Ritter, attended his first Board of Education meeting as superintendent on Tuesday, July 18. more

An area career and technical student earned national recognition at the 2023 SkillsUSA Championships hosted on June 21-22 in Atlanta. more

Missouri’s school districts are struggling not just with a teacher shortage but a scarcity of bus drivers, custodians and other essential personnel. more

State Fair Community College has named the following students to the president’s, dean’s and trustees’ lists for the spring 2023 semester. more

Shelby L. Wasmer, 23, was arrested on June 19 when officers received a report of a theft that occurred on June 14 at a business on East Cooper Boulevard. A female subject was later located and arrested by officers for the incident. The female subject was booked and released from the Warrensburg Police Department for stealing-shoplifting. more

Reiny Day Bakery, a new small business based in Lone Jack, has made its way into the booths of the Warrensburg Farmers’ Market. Featuring Italian and French-style sweets, the business helps bring unique baked goods to the Warrensburg community. more

Juvenile injured in July 14 wreck more

Warrensburg High School students ranked in the top 15% of their classes were recognized at the 35th annual Academic Excellence Awards Banquet on Thursday, June 29, at the University of Central Missouri. more

Tre Sorelle Creations is celebrating its first season as a full-time Warrensburg Farmers' Market vendor after last season’s pop-up vendor experience. more

WARRENSBURG – The Miss Johnson County pageant was hosted Tuesday evening, July 11 at the Johnson County Fairgrounds. Walking away with the crown and title of 2023 Johnson County Queen was Emma MacWilliam, of Warrensburg. more

Buckner man killed in July 10 wreck more

WARRENSBURG — The Aug. 8 Special Election polling location has changed. The new polling location will be the Elks Lodge, 822 E. Young Ave. more

WARRENSBURG — The Warrensburg City Council hosted a public hearing Monday, July 10 for an ordinance amending Section 27-246 regarding marijuana-related uses. more