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U.S. Representative in the 4th Congressional District of Missouri candidate Jeanette Cass speaks on how she would deal with human trafficking, gun restrictions and the fentanyl crisis if elected on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the American Legion Post 131 in Warrensburg.

Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce hosts candidate forum for November General Election

WARRENSBURG - The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce Government Relations Committee hosted its 2024 General Election Candidate Forum on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the American Legion Post 131 in Warrensburg.

Education Briefs for Oct. 18

Thapa inducted to Phi Kappa Phi

Local Briefs for Oct. 18

WCVB Tourism Development applications open

Warrensburg BOE discusses four-day school week and visitors on district property at its October meeting

WARRENSBURG - Results from an October 2024 calendar survey shared with the Warrensburg School District community showed that a majority of parents or guardians, students and district employees would support the district moving to a four-day school week.

Crash Reports for Friday, Oct. 18

Sedalia driver seriously injured in Johnson County accident
From left, Dr. Mia Kim, Dr. Jake Sentgeorge and Dr. Courtney Fletcher will perform a recital on Monday, Oct. 21 in Hart Recital Hall at the University of Central Missouri.

UCM Music to present recital spotlighting female composers

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Division of Music will present a recital featuring female composers at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21 in Hart Recital Hall in the Utt Building.
Local News

B-2 stealth bombers target underground bunkers of Yemen's Houthi rebels

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military unleashed B-2 stealth bombers to target underground bunkers used by Yemen's Houthi rebels early Thursday, a major escalation in the American response to the rebels' attacks on Mideast shipping lanes that appeared to be a warning to Iran as well.

Legal experts dismiss attempt to link Missouri abortion amendment to transgender health care

Sean Johnson woke up last Monday planning to vote in November for Donald Trump and to legalize abortion in Missouri.

Statewide candidates in Missouri run cheap campaigns while ballot measures spend heavily

As ballot measure campaigns fill the airwaves with seven-figure ad wars alongside Missouri’s U.S. Senate race, the state seems about to experience the cheapest campaign in years for other statewide offices.

Warrensburg Police K-9 tracks down man suspect believed to have fled from chase

A Warsaw man has been charged in connection to a police chase that took place in Johnson County on Sunday, Oct. 14.
Local Sports

Previewing week 8 of Johnson County football

Warrensburg senior Ty Carman hauls in a catch against Pleasant Hill on Friday, Sept. 27, at the Warrensburg Activities Complex.
With two weeks remaining in the regular season, the overall district picture is beginning to become more clear for Johnson County football programs.

Central Missouri women's golf wins Midwest Fall Classic

Central Missouri women’s golf finished first in the Midwest Fall Golf Classic, held Monday, Oct 14 through Tuesday, Oct. 15 at the Mozingo Lake Golf Club in Maryville.

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. 

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

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.
Police & Crash Reports
One injured in utility vehicle accident
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.
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.
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Education

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. 

Charter and Go Partners with University of Central Missouri to enhance aviation, technology education

WARRENSBURG — Charter and Go, a rapidly growing tech startup in the air charter industry, has announced a long-term partnership with the University of Central Missouri.
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.
From the Opinion page
Columnists
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.
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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