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WARRENSBURG – The walls of Central Bank’s lobby on North Maguire Street have received a makeover in the last year.
Since October, the bank’s halls have been lined with self-portraits, …
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By Hasina Shah hasina.shah@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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4/3/26
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A wide-ranging health care bill that includes a provision expanding doula services for low-income families across the state passed out of the Missouri House on Thursday.
The …
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By Anna Spoerre
Missouri Independent
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4/3/26
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The Missouri House gave bipartisan approval Thursday to legislation that would help Medicaid recipients get healthy, locally grown food if they have been diagnosed with chronic diet-related …
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By Steph Quinn
Missouri Independent
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4/3/26
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WASHINGTON — A U.S. fighter jet went down over Iran Friday and one crew member has been rescued, according to several media reports. Iranian state media reported the Islamic Revolutionary Guard …
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By Ashley Murray
States Newsroom
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4/3/26
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The U.S. Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division is getting involved in Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway’s lawsuit against a nonprofit governing body for high school sports and …
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By Annelise Hanshaw
Missouri Independent
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4/3/26
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WARRENSBURG – The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual candidate forum on Wednesday, April 1, for Johnson County’s upcoming April 7 election.
Community members, civic …
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By Hasina Shah hasina.shah@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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4/3/26
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Two candidates are vying for two open seats in the Holden Ward 4 race in the 2026 Municipal Election on April 7.
The community member voted into each position will serve a two-year term. …
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4/2/26
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Centerview motorcyclist injured in crash
A Centerview man, 36, suffered moderate injuries at 4:08 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, in a Johnson County accident.
According to a Missouri State Highway …
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4/2/26
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WARRENSBURG – Folks who frequent the Culver’s on North Simpson Drive have probably heard Jasmine Wright’s familiar greeting in the drive-thru line.
“Hey, hey, hey,’ she says. …
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By Hasina Shah
hasina.shah@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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4/2/26
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The MFA Oil Foundation has awarded a grant to the Johnson County 4H Shooting Sports to assist with purchasing two competition grade air pistols. The MFA Oil Foundation provides support to nonprofit …
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4/2/26
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The University of Central Missouri (UCM) has earned the 2026-27 Military Friendly® School designation as well as recognition as a Military Spouse Friendly School.
UCM ranked third among large …
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4/2/26
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The Warrensburg Police and Fire Department Blood Drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m Friday, April 3, at the Crawford American Legion Post at 733 E Young St.
Pizza will be served …
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4/2/26
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This week's Backward Glance begins in 1873 with a reporter publicly roasting a local man for getting hurt trying to jump a fence, then moves to two newer stories from 1962- one about two local …
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By Johnson County Historical Society
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4/2/26
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The Missouri House on Thursday voted to advance a package of tax credits designed to boost access to affordable child care and stabilize the industry.
The bill , sponsored by Republican …
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By Steph Quinn
Missouri Independent
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4/2/26
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After four years of trying, the Missouri House passed legislation Thursday that would require the state to conduct a study on using psilocybin — also known as “magic mushrooms” — …
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By Rebecca Rivas
Missouri Independent
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4/2/26
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A bill heading to Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe’s desk would take all intoxicating hemp products off the shelves starting Nov. 12 — including THC seltzers currently sold in bars and grocery stores — …
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By Rebecca Rivas
Missouri Independent
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4/2/26
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A lawyer for a company hoping to break into Missouri’s gambling market told a state Senate panel Wednesday that unregulated slot machines are siphoning millions from schools and that lawmakers …
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By Rudi Keller
Missouri Independent
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4/2/26
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The 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base has earned the Omaha Trophy for the second consecutive year.
The honor, covering 2025, recognizes the top units supporting the United States’ …
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By Star-Journal Staff
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4/2/26
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Soccer excitement is heading to the region, and Warrensburg is getting in the game! Visit Warrensburg invites local businesses and nonprofit organizations to be part of the Summer of …
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4/1/26
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