The 2025 Missouri State Fair is under way in Sedalia.Prior to the opening of the Fair artists submitted entries in the MO50 juried competition. more

Air Force ROTC cadets from various universities continued their studies in STEM during an internship with the 509th Maintenance Group’s research and engineering shop this summer at Whiteman Air Force Base. more

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SEDALIA — A Missouri State Fair tradition and cool treat for fair visitors, the Gerken Dairy Center, hosts a 600-pound butter cow, 18 varieties of ice cream and an assortment of cheesy lunch dishes. more

WARRENSBURG – Since 2019, the Warrensburg Cat Advocates have been saving the lives of countless cats and helping create a healthy community. more

The Missouri State Fair held its opening ceremony Thursday, Aug. 7, just south of the Agricultural Building on the Missouri Fairgrounds. more

Warrensburg Main Street invites the community to grab its blankets, lawn chairs, and head to Downtown for a night of free, family-friendly fun under the stars. more

On June 21, 2025, Murdock Banner Financial Group proudly celebrated its 50th anniversary with an exclusive, invitation-only celebration at Union Station Kansas City. The event honored the firm’s legacy of trusted financial guidance, bringing together founders, valued clients and current team members for an evening of appreciation, reflection and celebration. more

WARRENSBURG — A plaque honoring the Rotary Club of Central Missouri was added to the Rotary Fountain in front of the Warrensburg Community Center on Tuesday, Aug. 5. more

Western Missouri Medical Center will open a new dermatology clinic on Aug. 19, expanding access to comprehensive, medically driven skin care services for the Johnson County community and beyond.While the new clinic space in the Medical Office Building is being prepared, services will be offered temporarily in Surgical Services of Warrensburg. more

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE  — Col. Rick Mitchell, a seasoned A-10 pilot and familiar face around the 442d, has assumed the role of Deputy Wing Commander for the 442d Fighter Wing, effective August 2025. more

KNOB NOSTER — Unofficial results indicate Proposition KNP was approved by Knob Noster R-VIII School District voters in the Tuesday, Aug. 5, special election. more

Below are the results of contested races and ballot questions in the Aug. 5 special election in Johnson County, according to unofficial results from the Johnson County County Clerk's Office. An asterisk denotes the winners. more

Residents within the Knob Noster R-VIII School District and Oak Grove R-VI School District will vote on bond issues Aug. 5.  more

WARRENSBURG — For the first two weekends of August, First Christian Church’s annual Rummage Sale will offer a large-scale, affordable thrift shop for the community, at 101 E. Gay St.  more

Amy N. Johnson, 38, was arrested July 7  for driving while intoxicated - drugs in the 500 block of E. Young Street. Officers were dispatched to the 600 block of Burkarth Road regarding a gold Toyota Corolla swerving on the roadway. The vehicle was located in the 500 block of Young and a traffic stop was conducted. It was determined that the female was driving while intoxicated. She was arrested and transported to the Warrensburg Police Department, where she was booked and released with a city summons and multiple citations.  more

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Kevin Martin, DO, a board-certified family medicine physician who provides comprehensive outpatient services, has joined the Family Practice of Central Missouri team. He is now accepting patients in both Warrensburg and Higginsville, providing chronic disease management for adults, newborn and pediatric care, OB care, and a variety of outpatient procedures. more