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As Missouri Republicans push a constitutional amendment to phase out the state income tax, the proposal’s House sponsor told a Senate committee Wednesday that sales taxes are a fairer, more …
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By Jason Hancock
Missouri Independent
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4/1/26
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After nine hours of debate over competing proposals to ban intoxicating hemp products, the Missouri Senate finally approved a House bill Tuesday night that would align state law with a federal ban …
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By Rebecca Rivas
Missouri Independent
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4/1/26
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WARRENSBURG – The Delta-Lambda chapter of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity at the University of Central Missouri raised $16,000 for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at its second annual …
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By Hasina Shah hasina.shah@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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4/1/26
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The Warrensburg School District is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Teacher and Staff Awards, recognizing outstanding dedication, service, and impact on students and the school community. …
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4/1/26
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Johnson County voters will soon decide whether to approve a Homestead Real Estate Tax Credit authorized by Senate Bill 3 (2025) and codified in 137.1055, RSMo. The measure, if approved, would limit …
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4/1/26
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Dr. John Finnane has been named the 2026 MASA West Central Assistant Superintendent of the Year, an honor recognizing outstanding leadership and service in education. This marks his 26th year in the …
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4/1/26
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Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Kansas City-based CBD American Shaman and several affiliated companies, demanding an immediate halt to the …
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By Rebecca Rivas
Missouri Independent
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3/31/26
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WASHINGTON — The White House defended skyrocketing gas prices Tuesday as a “short-term disruption” during the ongoing war in Iran, as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the administration …
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By Ashley Murray
States Newsroom
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3/31/26
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A fiscal crunch that threatens to consume Missouri’s remaining general revenue surplus reduced — but did not eliminate — budget earmarks that send money to politically favored …
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By Rudi Keller
Missouri Independent
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3/31/26
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An initiative petition campaign seeking to enshrine a “fundamental right” to public education in the Missouri Constitution is abandoning its efforts to get on the November ballot, promising a …
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By Anelise Hanshaw
Missouri Independent
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3/31/26
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In June, 11 U.S. cities will welcome millions of fans for soccer’s World Cup. Staging the planet’s most popular sporting event is never easy, but this year the conflict in the Middle East and the …
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By Shalina Chatlani
States Newsroom
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3/31/26
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WARRENSBURG – The Warrensburg City Council will entertain a public comment item on its agenda Monday, April 13, to hear if Warrensburg residents would prefer to opt in or out of Senate Bill 752’s …
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By Hasina Shah hasina.shah@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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3/31/26
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Skillet with Tenth Avenue North will be making a stop at the 2026 Missouri State Fair.
The two American Christian rock bands will take the stage at the Missouri State Fair at 7:30 …
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By Star-Journal Staff
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3/30/26
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Four hurt in Johnson County crash
A Holden woman, 21, suffered minor injuries, a Holden man, 35, suffered moderate injuries, a Centerview woman, 49, suffered minor injuries and a Warrensburg …
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3/30/26
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Jamis A. Torrey, 39, was arrested March 2 in the 300 block of North Maguire Street for trespassing after officers were dispatched for trespassing. Officers made contact with a male who was determined …
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3/30/26
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Old Drum Open Mic Night slated for Thursday
Old Drum Open Mic (ODOM) kicks off with music, stories, poetry, and essays for its next program – Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 6 p.m. until 8 …
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3/30/26
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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. …
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3/30/26
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The University of Central Missouri (UCM) and the McClure Archives and University Museum invite the community to a public lecture by anthropologist and award-winning author Jason De León on Tuesday, …
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3/30/26
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Public school districts will be encouraged to limit elementary school student use of iPads and laptops in the classroom under a Missouri House bill approved in a 143-10 vote Monday.
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By Annelise Hanshaw
Missouri Independent
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3/30/26
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A Missouri Senate committee on Monday gave a warm reception to a bill intended to bar candidates from raising money with automatically recurring donations, a practice the sponsor of the …
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By Rudi Keller
Missouri Independent
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3/30/26
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