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The Missouri Supreme Court set Sept. 2 for arguments in the appeals of two ballot measure cases, including a referendum on the state’s gerrymandered congressional map .
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By Rudi Keller
Missouri Independent
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8/20/26
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This week’s Backward Glance looks back on local briefs on community happenings, a visit to the area from the honorary Willam Holden and improvements to what was once the local casino.
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By Johnson County Historical Society
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8/20/26
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The Western Missouri Medical Center (WMMC) Auxiliary hosted its 17th Annual Ice Cream Social on Aug. 2 at the WMMC Courtyard Café. The annual event brings community members together for an afternoon …
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8/19/26
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WARRENSBURG – The Warrensburg Police Department and the University of Central Missouri are offering tips and tricks to drivers and pedestrians after two traffic accidents that ended in serious …
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By Hasina Shah hasina.shah@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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8/19/26
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WARRENSBURG – The Warrensburg R–VI Board of Education heard a presentation on Market Value Assets during its Tuesday, Aug. 18 meeting.
Presented to the board by Superintendent of Schools …
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By Hasina Shah hasina.shah@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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8/19/26
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The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Gallery of Art and Design kicks off the 2026-27 academic year with a new art exhibit from faculty members and a lecture series.
The SVPA Faculty Show …
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8/19/26
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The Missouri Constitution’s provisions allowing a referendum on “any act” of the Legislature do not extend that power to laws establishing congressional districts, Cole County Circuit Judge …
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By Rudi Keller
Missouri Independent
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8/19/26
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A proposal to limit the legislature’s power to alter or repeal measures passed by initiative should not be on Missouri’s November ballot because it “impermissibly constricts” the legislative …
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By Rudi Keller
Missouri Independent
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8/19/26
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Missouri education officials are preparing to ask lawmakers for roughly $300 million more for public schools next year, setting up a potentially difficult budget fight as the state faces a projected …
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By Annelise Hanshaw
Missouri Independent
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8/19/26
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Missouri Farm Bureau Day and Farm Family Day were celebrated Monday at the Missouri State Fair, bringing together farm families from nearly every corner of the state to recognize agriculture’s …
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By Chris Howell, chris.howell@sedaliademocrat.com
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8/19/26
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A Warrensburg man, 100, was killed at 1:05 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, in a Johnston County accident.
According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, he was driving a 2019 Buick Encore south at …
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8/19/26
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A Cole County judge will decide Wednesday on whether a proposed constitutional amendment goes too far or if state law directs him to allow it to go to a November vote .
At the end of an …
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By Rudi Keller
Missouri Independent
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8/18/26
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WARRENSBURG – Journey With Me Learning Academy hosted its first-ever Back-to-School Bash on Sunday, Aug. 16.
Complete with a bounce house, face painting, free haircuts, ice cream, a live …
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By Hasina Shah hasina.shah@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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8/17/26
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WARRENSBURG — Known as a creative and collaborative team player, Geoff Wright is the 2026 recipient of the Carl B. Foster/John M. Inglish Prize for Outstanding Achievement and Service in …
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8/17/26
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The American Legion Auxiliary, Matthews-Crawford Post 131, recently named Betty Thoms as its Person of the Year.
Thoms has been a member of the Auxiliary since June 2013. From 2014-15, she …
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8/17/26
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The Love What’s Local Committee invites the Warrensburg community to roll up their sleeves and take part in Fall Clean the Burg, happening Thursday, Sept. 17 through Thursday, Sept. 24.
This …
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8/17/26
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Pedestrian hit at University of Central Missouri
A 21-year-old female pedestrian from Kansas City was seriously injured after being struck Sunday, Aug. 16, on the University of Central Missouri …
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8/17/26
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Alyssa L. Therien, 19, was arrested July 20 for shoplifting in the 1000 block of Christopher Street after officers were dispatched to the 300 block of North Maguire regarding a theft. A business …
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8/17/26
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To have your event or meeting listed or changed, send details to news@warrensburgstarjournal.com or call 660-747-8123.
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings hosted five days a week at 300 W. Second St. …
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8/17/26
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