WARRENSBURG — Change and the challenges it brings are common in every era of higher education, and 2025 is no different. more

A Warrensburg woman has been charged with allegedly being involved with a drug-dealing operation within less than 1,000 feet of an elementary school. more

WARRENSBURG – The Warrensburg Fire Department, in partnership with the Johnson County Fire Protection District and Johnson County Central Dispatch, is commemorating National Fire Prevention Week with safety demonstrations and drills throughout the Johnson County area. more

Missouri’s social-equity cannabis program has struggled to get off the ground since it began in 2023, with state regulators routinely revoking business licenses for relying on contracts they’ve publicly characterized as “predatory.” more

The Federal Aviation Administration reported no travel delays due to staffing levels at U.S. air traffic control facilities Wednesday, following a day of some delays related to above-average absences at a handful of facilities. more

WASHINGTON — Congress has just one week to break the stalemate and fund the government before active duty military members miss their first paycheck of the shutdown. more

The Office of Broadband Development, housed within the Missouri Department of Economic Development, released Missouri’s final proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program, a federal initiative established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. more

WARRENSBURG — The University of Central Missouri’s College of Education hosted its seventh annual Future Teacher Academy on Monday, Oct. 6 and Tuesday, Oct. 7.​ more

WARRENSBURG – Every year in October, residents from across Johnson County flock to Warrensburg to enjoy the annual Burg Fest, a celebration of the town and its community. more

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Three teens transported after Johnson County crash more

Laneisha M. Mitchell, 19, was arrested Sept. 8, in the 200 block of Courtland Avenue for second degree burglary and shoplifting after officers were dispatched to the 300 block of East Cooper Boulevard in reference to a theft. Asset protection reported a known female was seen on camera entering a restroom with multiple items before exiting. AP entered the restroom after their departure and discovered multiple empty packages in the trash cans. Officers identified the female, located her and arrested her. She was booked and released on scene pending state charges. more

WARRENSBURG – University of Central Missouri (UCM) student parents now have a dedicated study room at the heart of campus that supports academic success while providing a child-friendly space for their families. more

Captain Vernon Collett of the Johnson County Fire Protection District was honored alongside nine other Missouri firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty at the annual Missouri Fire Fighters Memorial ceremonies in Kingdom City. more

The Johnson County Fire Protection District (JCFPD) has received a donation of a Great Wall of Rescue grain entrapment rescue system thanks to contributions from the Johnson County Farm Bureau, University of Central Missouri Farms, MU Extension, and several private individuals. An identical rescue device was donated to the district by the Rose Acre Farms Knob Noster facility in July. more

WARRENSBURG – Runners of all ages joined Brown’s Shoe Fit on Saturday, Oct. 4, for the inaugural Kicks for Kids 5K, held in partnership with the Rotary Club of Central Missouri. more

WARRENSBURG – Johnson County Operation Christmas Cheer is hosting sign ups for its annual Angel Tree program. more

Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins’ latest version of ballot language for a proposed abortion ban states the amendment would repeal a 2024 amendment after a Cole County judge said he had to be more specific. more

WARRENSBURG — The Warrensburg R-VI School District Facility Naming Committee met Thursday, Oct. 2, to propose three names for the early childhood education center opening at the old Wood’s Grocery Store site in August 2026. more