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Warrensburg City Council rejects centralized fire protection system inspection database, pending fee restructuring
WARRENSBURG — The Warrensburg City Council rejected a proposed fire protection system inspection tracking ordinance on Tuesday, May 26, shooting down the measure in a 4-1 vote over concerns regarding the included … more
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District 54 Rep. Brandon Phelps was among 14 individuals asked to join a national task force aimed at modernizing occupational licensing in an increasingly artificial intelligence-centric economy. United WE said in a press release that the National Occupational Licensing Task Force was developed to bring leaders from many different sectors together to bridge the gap created by the hoops many professionals– especially women– have to jump through to become licensed in their chosen careers.
Phelps joins national task force to break barriers in occupational licensing
WARRENSBURG – Missouri House of Representatives District 54 Rep. Brandon Phelps (R-Warrensburg) was among 14 individuals asked to join a national task force aimed at modernizing occupational … more
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Warrensburg Main Street receives 2026 Main Street Accredited Program designation
Warrensburg Main Street has been designated as a 2026 Accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce … more
Zack Danner has been named as the next Warrensburg R-VI Assistant Superintendent for Support Services.
Warrensburg R-VI School District names Danner Assistant Superintendent for Support Services
The Warrensburg R-VI School District is pleased to announce the hiring of Zack Danner as the district’s new Assistant Superintendent for Support Services. Danner brings a strong background in … more
The Warrensburg Tennis Open returns Friday, May 29 through Sunday, May 31, at the Warrensburg Activities Complex.
Warrensburg Community Tennis Association to debut with Warrensburg Open
WARRENSBURG — A new local tennis organization will be making its official launch with the Warrensburg Open this weekend. The newly created Warrensburg Community Tennis Association will host … more
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Cadet Col. Orion Cortez salutes the American flag as the Joint Honor Guard fires a three-volley salute in honor of fallen veterans. Audience members join Cortez in a moment of silence and reflection.
Johnson County Memorial Day program highlights community service
WARRENSBURG —  As flags waved and guns fired, Warrensburg families and veterans gathered at the Johnson County Courthouse on May 25 to honor fallen U.S. service members during the Memorial Day … more
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The Missouri Veterans home remembered those who have been lost during a Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 25. Bags were also placed along the home's fire lane, each honoring a different name.
Warrensburg Veterans Home’s Memorial Day ceremony makes return
WARRENSBURG — For the first time post COVID-19 pandemic, the Missouri Veterans Home - Warrensburg held a formal Memorial Day program Monday, May 25. Veterans living at the home and their … more
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Warrensburg community calendar for May 26 through May 29
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
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MU Extension recommends treating clothing to repel ticks
COLUMBIA  – University of Missouri Extension specialists are urging farmers, gardeners, hunters, fishermen and other outdoor enthusiasts to take precautions against ticks by treating clothing … more
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Warrensburg area police reports for May 23
Lucas T. Fitzpatrick, 23, was arrested April 27 in the area of East Gay Street and Commander Street for driving while suspended/revoked  after officers conducted a traffic stop for expired … more
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MU Extension tackles Missouri workforce development
In the mid-1800s, The Morrill Act and later The Hatch Act laid the foundation of what we today recognize as Extension education.  At first, Extension services focused on agricultural prospects … more
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Sgt. Joe Jennings of the UCM Department of Public Safety has graduated from the 155th Administrative Officers Course at the University of Louisville’s Southern Police Institute.
UCM Police Sergeant graduates from nation’s premier Administrative Officers Course
University of Central Missouri (UCM) Police Sgt. Joe Jennings has graduated from the 155th Administrative Officers Course (AOC) at the University of Louisville’s Southern Police Institute (SPI), … more
A father teaches his daughters how to place flags at Sunset Hill Cemetery. Both daughters excitedly take a turn in honoring U.S. Veterans.
Veteran flag placement prevails in Warrensburg despite rain
WARRENSBURG — Rain did not stop Warrensburg residents from honoring U.S. veterans and placing flags at Sunset Hill Cemetery on Friday, May 22. The American Legion hosted its annual flag … more
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Proceeds from the annual Secunda Club salad luncheon fund a donation to a charitable organization each year. This year’s recipient of $6,809 is My Kid’s Closet, a local nonprofit providing free resources to foster and adoptive families. Pictured from left are LuRae Shreves, Project Disbursement Committee chair; Glenda Goetz, Project Committee chair; Becky O’Neal and Amanda McBee, founders of My Kid’s Closet; and Sharon Jennings, Secunda Club president. For additional information about My Kid’s Closet, contact 816-846-0820.
PHOTO: Secunda Club donates salad luncheon proceeds to My Kid’s Closet
MFA Agri Services branch manager Jeremy Wilson said anhydrous fertilizer has gone from $360 a ton 13 years ago to $1,080 a ton today.
Skyrocketing fertilizer prices impacting area farmers
LA MONTE — As global tensions and rising fuel costs continue to ripple through agriculture markets, area farmers are feeling the pressure close to home, especially when it comes to fertilizer. … more
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Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe speaks to reporters on May 27, 2025.
Missouri governor places tax overhaul, initiative petition limits on August ballot
Gov. Mike Kehoe will ask Missouri voters in August to decide whether lawmakers should have new power to expand sales taxes to replace the income tax and whether citizen-led constitutional amendments … more
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Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce to host Legislative Luncheon
The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce will host its Legislative Luncheon from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Friday, June 5 at PLAYERS Restaurant & Lounge, 627 E. Russell Ave. This event provides … more
The City of Warrensburg celebrated the completion of the Lions Lake improvement project with a Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 21. City officials and employees, civic leaders, city council members and more gathered at the lake to commemorate the renovations made as part of a nearly four-year long project.
Lions Lake improvement project completion celebrated with ribbon cutting
WARRENSBURG – The City of Warrensburg celebrated the completion of the Lions Lake improvement project with a Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 21.  … more
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Legion, VFW to host Memorial Day events Monday in Warrensburg
Local veteran organizations invite the public to join in a full day of remembrance this Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026. The Matthews-Crawford American Legion Post 131 and the William A. Carleton … more
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MSHP offers Memorial Day safety reminders
Memorial Day weekend calls for traveling and being outside. Our state has much to offer, especially when the weather is nice. A little planning will go a long way to making your Memorial Day weekend … more
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