Log in

Polling station changes for Centerview, Columbus precincts

A polling station change has been announced for registered voters in the Centerview and Columbus precincts of Johnson County.
Denton Loudermill, right, appears with his attorney, LaRonna Lassiter Saunders, at an online news conference held Thursday to discuss his new defamation lawsuits against three Missouri state senators.


Screenshot via Zoom

Defamation case against lawmakers over Chiefs parade shooting posts refiled in Missouri

Three Republican Missouri state senators — including one running for secretary of state — are once again being sued by the man they incorrectly identified in social media posts as being the shooter at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory celebration.

Josh Hawley, Lucas Kunce trade insults in only televised debate of Missouri Senate race

In the only one-on-one debate of Missouri’s 2024 U.S. Senate campaign, Republican incumbent Josh Hawley sparred with Democratic challenger Lucas Kunce over abortion rights, border security and whether the 2020 presidential election was legitimate.
Voters exit and enter the Johnson County Courthouse for no-excuse absentee voting in the 2024 election on Thursday, Oct. 31. The deadline for absentee voting in the County Clerk’s Office is 5:00 PM on the day before the election.

Over 3,000 Johnson County absentee ballots cast so far

Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect no excuse needed for absentee voting, and the correct link for the Johnson County Courthouse. The Star-Journal apologizes for the error. 

UCM names Tim Crowley new provost and vice president for Academic Affairs

WARRENSBURG — The University of Central Missouri announced on Thursday, Oct. 31, that Tim Crowley, DMA, will become the school’s new provost and vice president for Academic Affairs beginning on Nov. 1.
Local News
Crest Ridge High School’s animation class and instructor Deborah Stone receive a grant from Operation RoundUp. (L-r) Kiley Cunningham, Kayenne Campbell, Stone, Christian Fosburg, Round Up Foundation member Patty Raker, Owen Dodson and RoundUp Foundation member Kim Hall.

West Central Electric RoundUp Foundation awards final grants for 2024

The final grants of the 2024 award year were presented to area groups and organizations in October. The following organizations and projects shared $16,500 in funding:

Local Briefs for Friday, Nov. 1

American Legion, VFW announce Veterans Day activities

Crash Reports for Nov. 1

Chilhowee teen hurt in Johnson County deer strike

US Justice Department stresses protection of voters’ rights

WASHINGTON — With less than a week before the polls close on Nov. 5, the U.S. Justice Department Wednesday reiterated its efforts to protect voters’ access to the ballot box through its civil rights, national security and criminal divisions.
Local Sports

Central Missouri women's basketball to open season against two ranked opponents

Central Missouri's Lauren Frost navigates the ball against Emporia State on Jan. 13,  at the Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center.
The bulk of Central Missouri women's basketball's faces will be new when it takes the court for the first time this weekend in the Division II Conference Commissioner’s Association Tip-Off Classic.

Previewing week 10 of Johnson County football

All four Johnson County football teams will host district football games on Friday, Nov. 1.

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.
A

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
Trevor C. Thompson, 34, was arrested on Oct. 1 for possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia after officers were dispatched to Cave Hollow Park for a wellness check. A warrant was confirmed for Thompson but was not extraditable. He was transported to the Warrensburg Police Department, booked and released.
Warrensburg man injured in Johnson County rollover
Two hurt after swerving to avoid deer
Charles D. Stephens, 35, was arrested on Sept. 23 for stealing from a business in the 300 block of East Young Street. An officer spoke with staff members who stated that a known male subject came into the store and stole an item. He was later located and arrested. He was transported to the Warrensburg Police Department, processed and released.
In the Community
Community
Calendar of events
Education
Two riders wave to the crowd as the horses signal the end of the UCM Homecoming parade on Oct. 21, 2023. The 2024 parade will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 in Downtown Warrensburg. 


Fille photo by Nicole Cooke | Star-Journal

UCM to celebrate the ‘Stomping Ground’ with Homecoming festivities

The University of Central Missouri will welcome alumni back to their “stomping ground” during Homecoming festivities Oct. 21-26.

Education Briefs for Oct. 18

Thapa inducted to Phi Kappa Phi

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

Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect correct wording of the question presented to the School district's community. The Warrensburg Star-Journal apologizes for the error. 
From the Opinion page
Columnists
Bennet Bodenstein

Spanish red wines to consider this fall

Those red wines keep coming, which is a sign that winter is not far away.

Room for a tree

Trees make autumn wonderful. Trees add beauty to every season and autumn and early spring are great times to plant trees. The value of a tree goes well beyond our lifetime and can benefit the earth for hundreds of years.
Gwen Rockwood

Do you abuse the snooze? There's no reason for alarm

I have a problem. And if the first step is admitting it, here goes: I'm a snooze abuser. If there's a snooze to use, I'll do it. Again and again.
Bennet Bodenstein

Sampling modern variants of Chardonnay wine

There was a time, after prohibition ended in the United States on December 5, 1933, that buying a wine became a daunting challenge.
Angela Palmer

Embracing nature's lessons and sustainable holiday adventures

Change is the constant. Rather than teaching a unit on seasons at preschool, we like to weave discussions about seasons and change into our ever-growing tapestry of life and learning. We play and learn outdoors for most of the day, at least when weather allows, so we are naturally observing change.
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 …

Weather Sponsored by
Weather
Special Sections
X
X