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From left: Lily O’Farrell, Central Bank's branch lead; Loren Baker, banker; Jeremy Imboden, loan administrator and Katie Holthouse, relationship manager, pose with the hats Baylee Armstrong, marketing specialist, designed for the bank's fundraiser to benefit the Whiteman Base Community Council's Airman Home for the Holidays program.
Central Bank fundraises to send soldiers home for the holidays
WARRENSBURG– Central Bank of Warrensburg is raising funds to support the Whiteman Base Community Council in sending troops home for the holidays. more
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The U.S. Capitol pictured on Nov. 26, 2024, in Washington, D.C. 
Government shutdown brings uncertainty to government employees
WARRENSBURG – For the last 10 years, Ron Morris has gotten up at 5 a.m. to start his day. more
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Holden City Treasurer charged with identity theft, stealing
The now-former Holden City Treasurer turned herself into the Johnson County Sheriff's Office on Thursday, Nov. 6, after charges were filed against her related to allegedly spending more than $100,000 for her personal gain using numerous city credit cards. more
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Douglas Copeland joined the Marine Corps when he was 17 and served for 20 years. He retired in 2024 as a gunnery sergeant and started his degree in accounting at the University of Central Missouri. 
Copeland seeks to serve others outside of Marine Corps career
WARRENSBURG – Douglas Copeland was 17 years old when he realized he wanted a better life for himself. A troubled kid from Lee’s Summit working in a dog bone factory, he didn’t have much of a plan for his future. more
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Gerald Scott, of Sedalia, sits with his dog Tucker at his home on Thursday, Oct. 16. Scott served during the Vietnam War from 1969-1971. He was a pilot, who flew an A-1 Skyraider to support U.S. ground troops when his plane was shot down by enemy fire. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Scott recalls service in Vietnam
SEDALIA — Gerald Scott served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1971 as an officer and A-1 Skyraider pilot until his plane was shot down while in country. more
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Volunteers gather in the Toys for Tots region seven warehouse for a meeting on Thursday, Nov. 6.
Toys for Tots to add video element to 2025 campaign
WARRENSBURG – Toys for Tots region seven here in Warrensburg is gearing up for the holiday season in Johnson, Pettis, Henry, Lafayette and Benton County. more
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Christopher Bell started One Step's Facebook group on Sunday, Nov. 2. In less than one week, he has gathered over 30 blanket and clothing donations from folks in the community to distribute to unhoused community members from the back of his minivan on Sunday, Nov. 9.
Facebook group takes ‘One Step’ to warm Warrensburg area
WARRENSBURG — Christopher Bell had no idea what would happen when he logged onto Facebook four days ago to create the One Step Facebook page. more
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Johnson County Sheriff’s Office investigating City of Holden for potential misconduct
HOLDEN – The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office announced in a Facebook post Tuesday, Nov. 4, that an independent criminal investigation into potential employee misconduct and criminal activity within the City of Holden is underway. more
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Knob Noster man charged for child sex crime
KNOB NOSTER– A Knob Noster man was charged with two counts of statutory rape or attempted statutory rape of a minor. more
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Dancers prepare for grand entry while adorned in traditional regalia. Participants danced around the circle to the beat of the big drum, led by Head Man Mathias Smith.
Trading Moon Powwow helps educate community
WARRENSBURG – With the sound of drums echoing throughout the University of Central Missouri recreation building, dozens of students, local citizens and people of Native American ancestry gathered Nov. 1 for the Trading Moon Powwow. more
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Johnson County Community Health Services to host November food drive
WARRENSBURG– The Johnson County Community Health Services office is hosting a month-long community food drive in November to gather shelf-stable food, baby formula and other essentials for Johnson County residents affected by the SNAP pause caused by the current government shutdown. more
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Mary Jane's Cafe held its fourth annual trunk or treat Thursday, Oct. 30, in the restaurant's parking lot. Local businesses and organizations handed out candy to residents from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Mary Jane’s Cafe trunk or treat brings community together
WARRENSBURG – The parking lot of Mary Jane’s Cafe was flooded with monsters, skeletons and ghouls of all sizes Thursday Oct. 30 for the restaurant’s fourth annual trunk or treat. more
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Jonathan Goodwin Jr.
Man pleads guilty to 2023 Johnson County double homicide
A Centerview man was sentenced to 35 years in prison Oct. 27 after pleading guilty to charges related to a 2023 double homicide in Johnson County. more
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Holden woman wins $114,000 in lottery, considers donation to food bank
HOLDEN – A lottery player from Holden won $114,000 in a Show Me Cash jackpot in an Oct. 11 drawing and said she’ll consider donating her winnings to a food bank.  more
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Water meter covers line East Market Street in downtown Warrensburg. 
Knob Noster pauses water and sewer late fees, shutoffs amid government shutdown
KNOB NOSTER — The City of Knob Noster announced in a Facebook post last week that no late fees or shutoffs will be applied to water and sewer accounts in November during the ongoing government shutdown. more
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Folks gather outside the The Food Center in Warrensburg for their Tuesday afternoon distribution on Oct. 28.
Johnson County food pantries brace for SNAP benefits pause
WARRENSBURG – Food pantries and distribution centers across Johnson County are preparing for the worst as the current government shutdown threatens the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, The Emergency Food Assistance Program, The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children and more with its extension into November. more
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Sherriff Woody grabs candy from a UCM student-athlete on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at the Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center.
PHOTOS: UCM student-athletes greet trick-or-treaters
Darlene Simpson has worked at the University of Central Missouri's Elliot Student Union for 24 years. Her smile, warm hugs and infectious positivity have impacted UCM students, faculty and staff since 2001.
Sodexo employee brightens Elliot Student Union’s bottom floor
WARRENSBURG – For the last 24 years, Darlene Simpson has woken up, buttoned the black polo of her Sodexo uniform and headed out to her shifts at the University of Central Missouri. more
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Carefully welded lawn art is displayed by Dos Gatos Designs. Artist Rebecca Schnackenberg said some of her larger designs, such as her pot holders, can take up to a week to create.   
Mid-Missouri Artists Holiday Arts and Crafts show connects local artists
WARRENSBURG – Local artists and community members gathered Oct. 25 at the Warrensburg Community Center for the annual Mid-Missouri Artists Arts and Crafts Show. The event celebrated creativity and connection through handmade works. more
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The Warrensburg community turned out for the University of Central Missouri's annual homecoming parade on Saturday, Oct. 25. UCM's cheer team, band, alumni and various other organizations and schools from across Johnson County walked in Saturday's downtown parade.
PHOTOS: Warrensburg shows out for annual University of Central Missouri Homecoming Parade
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