WARRENSBURG – Every year in August to early September, Warrensburg residents can count on a few things – warm weather, back-to-school hustle and bustle and the transformation of local businesses’ storefronts as they participate in the annual Paint the Town Red contest. more

WARRENSBURG — The Warrensburg City Council approved a change order with Advanced Asphalt Paving & Concrete LLC, making way for additional mill and overlay work for the street maintenance program, during its Monday, Sept. 8 meeting. more

The Missouri House gave initial approval Monday to legislation that would increase the threshold to pass constitutional amendments proposed through initiative petition. more

Edina man hurt in Johnson County deer strike more

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Joseph M. Moore, 42, was arrested Aug. 13, for assault in the 1200 block of Vivian Drive after officers were dispatched in reference to a domestic disturbance. A female subject told officers that a known male had assaulted her by placing her in a headlock. Officers made contact with the male, who was arrested, transported to the Warrensburg Police Department, booked and released with a signed city summons. more

WARRENSBURG – The Missouri General Assembly is preparing to debate and vote on new redistricting proposals after Governor Mike Kehoe called a special session on Aug. 29. more

WARRENSBURG – When folks stand outside The Gathering Coffee House, it looks like a regular, two-story home. A soft green hue adorns the panels of the structure and a welcome mat greets guests as they step up to the wooden front door. more

Two family dogs died in a structure fire on Saturday, Sept. 6, in rural Warrensburg. more

The 142nd annual Holden Street Fair is back, and this year, the Holden Area Chamber of Commerce is sending the community back in time. more

WARRENSBURG – Community leaders gathered Thursday, Sept. 4, at Western Missouri Medical Center for the Community Health Needs Assessment Implementation Meeting to discuss and develop the tactics necessary to tackle the community health priorities identified at the CHNA Town Hall in May. more

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) will honor those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with a Patriot Day ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at the UCM quadrangle. more

The community is invited to a fun-filled evening at the annual Get the Red Out street fair from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at the University of Central Missouri (UCM). more

This week's Backward Glance highlights the inflammatory antics of some local Warrensburg youth back in the 1950s, and then displays a questionable product ad from a 1910 edition of the local paper. more

Three injured in Johnson County collision more

The annual Chilhowee Fine Arts Show is dedicated to the memory of Elly Holloway whose love of art inspired her to found the Fine Arts Division of the Chilhowee Fair in 1975. more

WARRENSBURG — Once a year, on the second Saturday in June, onlookers can stand along the greens of the Sandstone Country Club in Warrensburg and catch over 200 golfers swinging their clubs for a cause. more

The push to gerrymander Missouri’s congressional districts to create another GOP-leaning seat officially kicked off Wednesday with Democrats alleging the House violated the constitution by conducting business without a quorum. more

WARRENSBURG — A plan is in place to bring the historic Star Theater back to life. more