WARRENSBURG – The stage of Warrensburg High School’s lecture hall will be filled with Greek gods, heroes' journeys and mythical creatures this weekend as the theater department puts on its rendition of “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical.” more

WARRENSBURG– The Warrensburg R-VI School District Board of Education met Tuesday, Nov. 18, to hear the 2024-2025 draft audit presentation and the district’s Annual Performance Report. more

An open house will be held to honor Ike and Edward Hulver’s 80th birthday on Nov. 28. more

Betty and William “Bill” Brenner, Warrensburg, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Nov. 20. more

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings hosted five days a week at 300 W. Second St. For more information, call 660-624-4132 and leave a message. more

WARRENSBURG – The Christmas Store is gearing up for its annual mission to provide a holiday meal for Johnson County community members facing food insecurity. more

The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the University of Central Missouri’s Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity, invites the community to attend the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church, 141 E. Gay Street. more

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) strives to provide a safe campus environment for all students, employees and visitors. As part of these efforts, UCM is transitioning from TextCaster to UCMAlerts powered by Everbridge as its emergency alert system. more

Mid-Missouri Artists represented in Call For Nature’s Art Show more

Joseph W. Burton Jr., 48, was arrested Oct. 21 near the intersection of College Street and Pine Street for stealing after officers were dispatched to Warrensburg Dodge in reference to a theft on Oct. 19. The business reported the air compressor pump was stolen. A male subject was identified and arrested Oct. 21 for felony stealing. He was transported to the Warrensburg Police Department, where he was booked and released pending state charges. more

WARRENSBURG – Andrea Kostas loves to dance. She always has. Born and raised in Warrensburg, Kostas spent most of her childhood evenings at the White Oak Dance Academy when it was open on East Pine Street, often dancing until 9 p.m. more

A 89-year-old man was found dead following a large fire in rural Johnson County on Friday, Nov. 15. more

WARRENSBURG – Survival House presented awards to two honorees at its 23rd annual Clarence Bailey Award ceremony Thursday, Nov. 13 at Heroes Restaurant & Pub. more

WARRENSBURG – Midwest Healthcare and Wellness, Warrensburg’s newest urgent care and medical center, was dedicated with a Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, Nov. 13. more

WARRENSBURG– Connie Simmons plays dress-up for a living. She orders the clothing and accessories, creates outfits for mannequins, styles display windows and helps each guest that walks through the door at Marmee’s boutique fill their wardrobe with color. more

WARRENSBURG – Dog owners across town can look to a familiar face for their pet-grooming needs. more

Julie Lewis, Ph.D., associate professor at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) and faculty adviser to The Muleskinner, has been named a recipient of the College Media Association’s (CMA) 2025 Distinguished Adviser Award. more

This week's Backward Glance begins with the tale of a man who strolled into Warrensburg in 1887 to panhandle his way back out, finding trouble along the way. more

Two teens hurt in Johnson County wreck more

The Mid-Missouri Artists Thursday, Nov. 20, program will be presented by Susan Sanders, Clinton who will share her knowledge of drawing birds, demonstrating with colored pencils. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Arts and Crafts Room of the Warrensburg Community Center, 445 E. Gay. All MMA programs are free and open to the public. more