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Associate professor of Theatre and production director Aaron Scully watches on as the cast of “Bus Stop” works through a scene during a rehearsal on Wednesday, Feb. 18.
UCM's upcoming production of ‘Bus Stop’ spotlights importance of human connection
WARRENSBURG – The Highlander Theater on the University of Central Missouri’s campus filled with laughter and banter as the Division of Theatre and Dance’s cast of William Inge’s 1955 dramedy, … more
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Candidates needed for Silver Haired Legislature
Care Connection for Aging Services is seeking several older community members to represent and advocate for their peers about legislative issues that affect senior Missourians. Residents 60 and … more
Backward Glance for Feb. 20
This week's installment of Backward Glance visits the mystery of missing chicks,the beginning of a decades-long institution, and the past apprehensive thoughts of eating grasshoppers to cut back on … more
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Sean Bailey, who portrays Buford T. Justice and Jason Bobbitt as Junior Justice pose with their vintage LeMans patrol car in front of Galaxy Cinemas in Sedalia Sunday.
Sheriff Justice series to be filmed in Sedalia
SEDALIA — Fans of the 1977 classic Smokey and the Bandit got a surprise Sunday, Feb. 15, when tribute performers portraying Buford T. Justice and his son Junior rolled into Sedalia for a special … more
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The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Tommy’s Express Car Wash here in Warrensburg on Friday, Feb. 13.
Tommy’s Express Car Wash holds grand opening with Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce
WARRENSBURG – The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the official grand opening of Tommy’s Express Car Wash on Friday, Feb. 13. more
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WMMC Diagnostic Imaging staff stand with breast cancer survivor Suzanne Brown in front of the hospital’s new Fujifilm ASPIRE Cristalle 3D Mammography System
WMMC provides update on Empower Through Early Detection campaign
WARRENSBURG — Western Missouri Medical Center (WMMC) is excited to share an update on its Empower Through Early Detection initiative, a hospital-led project aimed at expanding access to advanced … more
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Community Calendar for Feb. 17 through Feb. 23
To have your event or meeting listed or changed, send details to news@warrensburgstarjournal.com or call 660-747-8123. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings hosted five days a week at 300 W. Second St. … more
Warrensburg Convention and Visitors Bureau’s office on Thursday, Jan. 8.
Warrensburg Convention and Visitors Bureau board hears first presentation of Visitor Profile Study
WARRENSBURG – The Warrensburg Convention and Visitors Bureau board heard the first presentation of its Visitor Profile Study during a Thursday, Feb. 12 meeting.  Overseen by McDaniels … more
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Steve and Katie Ritter have been married for 20 years. Though they’ve both been educators for a combined total of over 40 years, it wasn’t until 2023 that they started working in the same school district, a blessing the couple says they’ll never take for granted.
Warrensburg R-VI highlights staff couples in social media series
WARRENSBURG – In a small town like Warrensburg, it’s not uncommon for spouses to be employed by the same company. Maybe the couple down the street runs a business together, or your favorite … more
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Public Works Director Phil Adlich discusses the SS4A Safety Action Plan with a community member during Tuesday’s SS4A open house.
Warrensburg holds Open House for Safe Streets for All’s Safety Action Plan
WARRENSBURG – The City of Warrensburg hosted a Safe Streets for All (SS4A) community open house on Tuesday, Feb. 10, to gather feedback and share information about the city’s Safety Action Plan … more
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Johnson County Adult Literacy Program to host Scrabble Tournament
In support of its efforts to serve local residents, the Johnson County Adult Literacy Program (JCALP) will host the 16th Annual David Cunningham Memorial Scrabble Tournament on Saturday, March 21, … more
Backward glance for Feb. 13
This week's Backward Glance begins with some local reports and bold claims from the Centerview area in the 1890s, moves to a story about the success of a local “Poultry Show” held in Warrensburg … more
Warrensburg Cat Advocates’ President, Sarah Chamberlin, demonstrates how she and her staff use humane traps to catch, neuter and return stray cats in the community.
Warrensburg Cat Advocates faces food shortage as community needs increase
WARRENSBURG – Warrensburg Cat Advocates is actively seeking dog and cat food donations to its pantry, which the organization states was completely empty last week.   The pantry, which … more
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Community Calendar for Feb. 10 through Feb. 16
To have your event or meeting listed or changed, send details to news@warrensburgstarjournal.com or call 660-747-8123. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings hosted five days a week at 300 W. Second St. … more
UCM’s two Mock Trial teams competed in the Mid-Missouri Mock Trial Invitational Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 in Columbia. Pictured are the groups on the staircase at the University of Missouri law school.
UCM’s Mock Trial Program Places Third at MU
UCM's two Mock Trial teams competed in the Mid-Missouri Mock Trial Invitational, jointly hosted by the University of Missouri and Columbia College, between Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.  The Red team, led … more
From left, Theatre Performance senior John Plasencio, Musical Theatre senior Hannah Vath and Kasey Lynch, Ph.D., visiting assistant professor of Theatre.
UCM Theatre & Dance faculty, students receive awards and recognition
WARRENSBURG – Students and faculty from the University of Central Missouri (UCM) Division of Theatre and Dance attended the Region V American College Theatre Festival (ACTF) Jan. 18-24 in … more
Downtown Warrensburg showed out for Warrensburg Main Street’s first ever I Heart Downtown Day on Saturday, Feb. 7. Folks gathered at the Warrensburg Convention and Visitors Bureau to pick up their stamp cards before heading out to shop in the community.
PHOTOS: Warrensburg shows out for first-ever I Heart Downtown Day
University of Central Missouri Associate Professor of Music Elisabeth Stimpert performs with her clarinet. Stimpert is a member of Alarm Will Sound, which won theGrammy for Best Chamber or Small Ensemble Performance.
University of Central Missouri associate professor wins Grammy with Alarm Will Sound
WARRENSBURG – On the surface, Sunday, Feb. 1 looked just like any other day for Elisabeth Stimpert.  The associate professor of music at the University of Central Missouri got out of bed, … more
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Jan Jones, Warrensburg City Council member, and Mike Schrage, Warrensburg City Manager competed in the Johnson County United Way Chili Cook-Off for the first time this year. Their booth features similar qualities to last year's Chili Cook-Off winners, Bruce Uhler and Lynn Alkire, as they share the same recipe and inspiration.
Johnson County United Way hosts annual Shirley Stanke Memorial Chili Cook-Off
WARRENSBURG —  Johnson County locals filled their stomachs and opened their checkbooks to support a good cause on Tuesday, Feb. 3. Johnson County United Way hosted its annual  … more
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WMMC Auxiliary accepting applications for healthcare career scholarships
The Western Missouri Medical Center (WMMC) Auxiliary is now accepting applications for healthcare career scholarships. Scholarships are available to Johnson County residents or students attending the … more
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