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Knob Noster Public School officials, along with stakeholders and representatives from the school, community and Department of Defense, break ground on the new Knob Noster High School on Friday, Oct. 11, in Knob Noster. Construction of the building located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Missouri Highway 23 and Smith Parkway is set to be completed by the 2026-27 school year. 
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Knob Noster Public School breaks ground on new high school building opening in 2026

Community Calendar for Oct. 15 through Oct. 21

To have your event or meeting listed or changed, send details to news@warrensburgstarjournal.com or call 660-747-8123.
A Burg Fest banner hangs high above the closed-off Holden Street on Friday, Oct. 11, in downtown Warrensburg. The festival's 11th iteration featured carnival rides, live music and over 120 vendors. 

Photos: 2024 Burg Fest lights up Warrensburg weekend

Crash Reports for Oct. 15

One injured in utility vehicle accident

UCM Children’s Literature Festival receives Horizons funding, grants

The University of Central Missouri's Children’s Literature Festival is proud to announce its selection for the Horizons initiative, a cultural heritage tourism program supported by Missouri Humanities, the Missouri Arts Council (MAC) and the Missouri Division of Tourism. 

Police Reports for Oct. 15

Thomas N. West, 30, was arrested on Sept. 17 for disturbing public peace in the 400 block of Franklin Street. A male subject reported West for playing loud music for three hours. The subject had called several times prior regarding the same issues with West. He wished to press charges for peace disturbance. West was issued a citation on the scene for peace disturbance by playing loud music.

Missouri net farm income takes another dip in 2024

Missouri net farm income is projected to decline in 2024, for the second consecutive year. That’s the latest from the University of Missouri’s Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center’s (RaFF) Fall 2024 Missouri Farm Income Outlook.

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Stevens, Phelps vying for Missouri House of Representatives District 54

A pair of newcomers are running for state House of Representatives District 54, a two-year term, in the Nov. 5 election.
Richard Byars stands in his kitchen as he works during the lunch hour on Wednesday, Oct. 9, in Centerview. Byars is originally from South Carolina, but moved to Missouri to be close to one of his seven daughters. 

One Man Band Food Truck brings freshness to Centerview food market

CENTERVIEW - If you drive west on U.S. Highway 50 from Warrensburg, you will pass through Centerview, without even realizing it. If you keep your eyes peeled though, you will see a new bright yellow food truck serving food how it should be served.

Missourians to vote on paid sick leave and minimum wage hike next month

A measure that would guarantee paid sick leave for over 700,000 Missouri workers who currently lack it, as well as gradually raise the minimum wage to $15, will appear on voters’ ballots next month.
Hernández shares his father's recipe for success on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at Nahm Auditorium. “This is what I live by every day,” Hernández said.

Former NASA astronaut José Hernández visits UCM

WARRENSBURG - Perseverance defines José Hernández’s life.

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Three Warrensburg girls golfers qualify for state

A trio of Warrensburg girls golfers will compete in next week’s Class 3 State Tournament.  Senior Lillie Mannering, senior Marissa Kennish and senior Avrie Fox made the cut for state …

Knob Noster football drops game to Lafayette County

Knob Noster lost to Lafayette County 49-13 on Friday, Oct. 11, at Lafayette County High School. The Panthers (5-2, 2-1 MRVC East) trailed 28-0 at halftime. Knob Noster scored early in the …

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Business

On its anniversary, Mary Jane’s Café to give back to JoCo Cancer Foundation

Mary Jane’s Café, at 1042 S Maguire St., celebrates its 24th anniversary on Friday Oct. 4 and will donate proceeds to the Johnson County Cancer Foundation. 
WARRENSBURG — As it celebrates 24 years of business, Mary Jane’s Café wants to thank the community that has contributed to its success and give back to those that need it most.

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Western Missouri Medical Center Foundation reaches $1 million capital campaign goal

The Western Missouri Medical Center Foundation has successfully completed its ambitious $1 million capital campaign.
Missouri Press Association President Amos Bridges presents Warrensburg Star-Journal interim Managing Editor Joe Andrews with the publication's nine 2024 MPA Better Newspaper Contest Awards on Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Hotel Vandivort in Springfield. 

Star-Journal wins nine awards in Missouri Press Association contest

The Star-Journal newsroom received nine awards in the 2024 Missouri Press Association Better Newspaper Contest for work published in 2023.
F&C Bank Assistant Vice President for Director of Marketing & Retail Training Jennifer Smithson accepts the Forvis Mazars Community Impact Award. 

F&C Bank receives Forvis Mazars Community Impact Award

F&C Bank was recognized as the 2024 Forvis Mazars Community Impact Award winner on Sept. 10 , at the MIBA (Missouri Independent Bankers Association) Annual Conference at the Lodge of the Four Seasons, Lake Ozark.
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Gathering Coffee House gives UCM students a new coffee home

WARRENSBURG  — Just north of the University of Central Missouri campus, a new coffee shop is available to students and Warrensburg residents alike.

Star-Journal, Democrat parent company sold to Carpenter Media Group

WARRENSBURG — Carpenter Media Group and Phillips Media Group announced Friday, Aug. 30 they have reached an agreement for CMG to acquire the Warrensburg Star-Journal and Sedalia Democrat, along with PMG’s other 14 papers spread across Arkansas, Missouri and Illinois.
Police & Crash Reports
Two hurt in Johnson County collision
David J. Norush, 28, was arrested on Sept. 9 for driving while revoked after an officer conducted a traffic stop on his vehicle at the intersection of South Mitchell and East Culton Street. He was also arrested for an active Henry County warrant. He was placed in the Johnson County Jail in lieu of bond.
Kyle J. Henderson, 24, was arrested on Sept. 2 for a domestic assault that occurred on Aug. 25. A female victim reported that Henderson had assaulted her in the 700 block of Streck Court. The male suspect left before the officers' arrival. Officers later located the male subject. He was arrested and transported to the Warrensburg Police Department, booked, and released for domestic assault.
Warrensburg teen killed in Johnson County accident

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Warrensburg High School marching band members approach the stands during their performance

44th annual Festival of Champions sees Warrensburg finish fourth in field show

WARRENSBURG - The University of Central Missouri Bands played host to the 44th annual Festival of Champions marching band competition on Saturday, Oct. 5, as area high school marching bands competed for the grand championship in field and indoor show competitions.
Warrensburg Homecoming Queen Ani Jaccarino, Homecoming King Ryan Munsterman, Homecoming Prince Cruz Villegas and Homecoming Princess Olivia Jayne pose for a photo Friday, Sept. 27, at the Warrensburg Activities Complex.

PHOTOS: Warrensburg crowns 2024 Homecoming Royalty

Ridgeview Elementary staff members rock out during the Warrensburg R-VI School District Homecoming Parade on Friday, Sept. 27.

PHOTOS: Warrensburg rocks Tiger Pride in Homecoming Parade

Parents and school staff crowd the auditorium stage fit with a mock teen bedroom, hoping to find devices used to hide substances on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at Warrensburg High School. 

“Hidden in Plain Sight” gives parents insight into teen substance abuse

WARRENSBURG — The Warrensburg Police Department partnered with the Warrensburg R-VI School District and Recovery Lighthouse to present “Hidden in Plain Sight,” a new educational program aimed at teen substance abuse and the telltale signs of it.

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Kayla Meredith 

Together everyone achieves more

One of my favorite things to do is to watch team sports. I love seeing teammates in action working towards a common goal, particularly when there is good chemistry and the team members encourage one another.
Bennet Bodenstein

Little Yering's quality remains the same in adverse weather conditions

After suffering through several years of intense heat and a crippling drought, the Australian wine industry has not only recovered, but has also learned a great deal about growing grapes and making wine even when growing conditions are not optimum.
Liz Schleicher

No, the government does not control the weather

The devastation of Hurricane Helene has reactivated a juicy conspiracy theory that has been floating in and out of the public consciousness for the past 30 years.
Gwen Rockwood

One life in five foods

One of the many reasons we love food, other than survival and taste, is the way it intertwines and defines the progression of our lives. So, can you capture your life in five foods? Let's find out.
A variety of little yellow pear tomatoes, almost red larger ones, green beans, okra, a variety of peppers and cuttings from basil and parsley plants are among the items recently harvested from the Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Warrensburg's community garden. 

A harvest of righteousness

Through the months of summer and still into the late, lingering warmth of early fall, I have had the rhythm of harvesting in our community vegetable garden about every other day.

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Letters

Letter: American Red Cross has responded to a year of crises

Dear Editor:   2022 has been a year of crisis — both seen and unseen — for families and communities. The big crises the American Red Cross has responded to include …

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