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Jennifer M. Murrow, 41, was arrested Dec. 16 in the 300 block of Jackson Street for possession of a controlled substance, second-degree trespassing and a warrant, while Travis W. Ray, 43, was arrested for second-degree trespassing after officers were dispatched to a subject check. Officers located a known male and female subject who both had active warrants and were trespassing. Ray was arrested and transported to municipal court, where he was later released. The female was arrested and transported to the Johnson County Jail, where she was placed in lieu of bond. more

A Benton County author is creating a fantasy series that will eventually span nine books and features a 16-year-old wizard protagonist named Sam Adams. more

A Johnson County man was arrested Sunday, Jan. 11, after the Pettis County Sheriff's Office responded to a burglary in progress in the 400 block of SE 521st RD. more

University of Missouri Extension specialists are working with the swine industry and temporary visa holders to help recruit, retain and develop agriculture professionals needed to address ongoing farm labor shortages. more

WARRENSBURG – Shouts of anger and solidarity filled downtown Warrensburg as community members protested the death of Renee Good Saturday, Jan. 10. more

WARRENSBURG– When folks click on Cozy Cute Creations Facebook page, they’re met with a colorful array of handmade, crocheted goods. more

WARRENSBURG — The Johnson County Board of Services announced the distribution of Senate Bill 40 funding for 2025 and the approval of SB 40 funding commitments for 2026. more

Secretary of State Denny Hoskins admitted Friday that he wrote a ballot summary “likely to create prejudice” against a possible referendum on Missouri’s gerrymandered congressional district map. more

A trial litigating the parameters of Missouri’s new reproductive rights amendment begins Monday in Kansas City. The outcome will reach far beyond the state’s borders. more

KNOB NOSTER — Diana Kearney is the owner of the Always Something New Thrift Shop of Knob Noster, 1118 NE 75th Road. more

A former Crest Ridge teacher has been sentenced to two years of probation for sexual misconduct. more

The Warrensburg Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Tourism Development Program is now accepting applications for its 2025-2026 initiative. more

WASHINGTON — In a rare rebuke to President Donald Trump, Senate Republicans joined Democrats in advancing a war powers resolution to halt U.S. military action in Venezuela without congressional authorization. more

COLUMBIA  — As Missouri farmers and farm families plan for 2026, including health insurance and childcare in their farm plans and budgets is essential. A new University of Missouri Extension program, “Whole Farm Family Planning for the 21st Century,” helps farmers make informed choices tailored to their unique farm and family needs. more

A Chinese man has been charged in federal court for taking photographs near the perimeter of Whiteman Air Force Base. more

WARRENSBURG – Starting this month, RISE Community Services and its affiliate thrift store, RISE Racks, are hosting donation opportunities to help community members in need. more

Missouri lawmakers returned to work Wednesday to kick off the 2026 legislative session, with Republicans determined to eliminate the state income tax and Democrats vowing to oppose any effort to replace it with increased taxes on sales or services. more

The questions argued Wednesday at the Missouri Supreme Court involved abstract points of law, but the answers the judges deliver will decide who controls the ballot language voters see and how challenges to state law proceed. more