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David Aery is the owner of Hook Solutions, 23964 U.S. Highway 65 in Warsaw. Arey has been manufacturing lures on the property since 1987 and sells the across the country, but mostly on the east coast. Photo by Chris Howell | Sedalia Democrat
Hook Solutions lures new customers and employees
WARSAW – A few miles south of Lincoln, across from the bowling alley in a nondescript white building, a team of workers manufactures 40,000 fishing lures a week. more
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UCM recognized in Fortune MBA rankings for 2024
The University of Central Missouri has achieved recognition in Fortune’s 2024 MBA rankings, with significant advancements in several categories, underscoring its commitment to delivering both quality and affordability in business education. more
Blackwater carpenter Luke Cornine stands on the 19th-century replica of the Pratt Truss Bridge he is working on. During Blackwater's May Fest, the completed bridge will be unveiled at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11. Photo courtesy of the Blackwater Preservation Society
Blackwater to celebrate festival and history preservation
Members of the Blackwater Preservation Society, which began 30 years ago with founder Bobby Danner, are working to preserve the history of the small town of less than 200. more
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Local Briefs May 3
Nominate a veteran, military member to be honored at State Fair more
Patrol recognizes employees at annual awards banquet
Col. Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announced the following area employees were recognized for their actions at the awards ceremony April 27 in Cape Girardeau. more
Johnson County Fire Protection District Water Rescue personnel navigate a boat in floodwaters to retrieve two people trapped in the bed of a truck in the water in the 1200 block of Northeast 1200 Road.
'Can’t be ignored:' Flood water causes trouble in Johnson County
WARRENSBURG – With flash flood and tornado warnings all across the Midwest over the last week, it was advised to stay indoors and off the roads. However, some Johnson County residents took to the streets, with several requiring emergency assistance. more
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State Sen. Rick Brattin speaks to an empty chamber Wednesday as the filibuster blocking renewal of provider taxes needed to finance Missouri’s Medicaid program approached its 24th hour. Photo by Rudi Keller | Missouri Independent
Freedom Caucus ends filibuster in Missouri Senate without action on its demands
None of the demands Missouri Freedom Caucus members said must be met before they would drop a filibuster against legislation renewing taxes that fund Medicaid were achieved when the group decided to end its resistance a little before 3:30 a.m. Thursday. more
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Daniel Tucker, a leader with the Missouri Workers Center, teaches chants customized to an initiative petition to raise the minimum wage and mandate paid sick leave outside of the Secretary of State's office building in Jefferson City Wednesday Photo by Annelise Hanshaw | Missouri Independent
Group turns in signatures to put minimum wage hike, paid sick leave on Missouri ballot
An initiative petition campaign that seeks to raise Missouri’s minimum wage delivered over 210,000 signatures to the Secretary of State’s Office Wednesday afternoon — nearly double the amount needed to make the statewide ballot. more
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Local Briefs April 30
Upcoming local blood drives more
Martin Warren Elementary to celebrate 100 years with assembly, open house
WARRENSBURG – It’s not very often that a school celebrates a century in one location. But on Thursday afternoon, May 2, Martin Warren Elementary School will celebrate hitting the century mark with an assembly and open house for the community. more
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Staff members of Mary Jane's Cafe hand out breakfast items such as eggs, biscuits and bacon to community members during the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce's seventh annual Community Update Breakfast on Friday, April 26, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
Warrensburg Chamber hosts seventh annual Community Update Breakfast
WARRENSBURG – Despite the raining cats, dogs, and everything else in between on Friday, April 26, hungry members of the community made the trek to the annual community update breakfast hosted by the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. more
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Police Reports - April 30, 2024
Moin U. Mojumder, 25, was arrested on April 1 for leaving the scene of an accident in the 700 block of Charles Street. He was located in the 600 block of Main Street. He was arrested and transported to the Warrensburg Police Department, booked, and released for leaving the scene of an accident. more
Welding students from State Fair Community College work at the Ames Municipal Power Plant. Photo courtesy of State Fair Community College
SFCC welding students gain experience at Ames Municipal Power Plant
Four State Fair Community College Technology Welding students were recently offered a hands-on learning opportunity. more
UCM earns 2024 Tree Campus Higher Education distinction
The University of Central Missouri was honored with the 2024 Tree Campus Higher Education recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management. more
Community Calendar for April 30 through May 6
To have your event or meeting listed or changed, send details to hollyb@warrensburgstarjournal.com or call 660-747-8123. more
Crash Reports - April 30, 2024
Pleasant Hill man injured in Highway 50 accident more
From right, Dr. Amy Kiger, Kourtney Dutton, Dr. Crissy Hall (UCM), City Manager Danielle Dulin, Fire Chief Ken Jennings, Capt. Dan Othic (UCM), and City Clerk Jodi Schneider pose for a picture sporting Naloxone kits. 
City of Warrensburg and UCM partner to provide Naloxone on campus
WARRENSBURG – With opioid overdoses becoming more common in today’s world, the City of Warrensburg and the University of Central Missouri have decided to take action, partnering together to provide Naloxone across the school’s campus. more
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Shelby, portrayed by Arianna Wood, gets her hair done by salon owner Truvy, played by Gavin Clifton, as they chat with Clairee, played by Addi Carr, in the background during rehearsal Monday night, April 22 for the Warrensburg High School production of “Steel Magnolias.” Photo by Nicole Cooke | Star-Journal
Warrensburg High School to present 'Steel Magnolias'
WARRENSBURG — Warrensburg High School students will be bringing a classic 1980s film to the theatre stage this week with their production of “Steel Magnolias.” more
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Front row from left: Suri Hunt, Daniel Steingsesser, Reece Sanders, Kurtis Voegeli, Nathan Michaels, Erin Macauley, Kaitlyn Phillips and Harper Griffiths. Second row: Lucy Ridenhour, Allis Snell, Reba Cornelius, Angela Meschkat, Grace Binder, Callie Miranda and Halle Delaney. Third row: Matthew Brunner, Carsten McCormick, Ayden Long, Kasen Carey, Angelina Chen, team sponsor Jessica Crowder and team sponsor Lori Bell. Back row: Travis King, Ryan Wong, Ryleigh Landes, Joely Lillard, Alayna Bruner and team sponsor Stephanie Othic. Not pictured: Gunner Courtois, Addison Parker, Luke Quick and Tori Schmidt. Photo courtesy of Warrensburg Middle School
Warrensburg Middle School Math Team participates in Central District contest
The Warrensburg Middle School Math Team participated in the Central District Math Association math contest on Saturday, April 6 at WMS. more
The University of Central Missouri Concert Choir poses for a photo after its second performance of the tour in St. John's Church in Riga, Latvia. Dr. Jackson Thomas said working with the University of Latvia choir during the performance was the most enriching experience he and his students had.
UCM Concert Choir takes to the Baltic States
WARRENSBURG — Earlier this year, the University of Central Missouri Concert Choir had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel to Europe to perform in the Baltic States of Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia. more
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