WARRENSBURG – After close to 60 years since it first opened its doors, Swisher’s hardware store is being sold, with its storefront changing ownership on April 8. more

Upcoming local blood drives more

University of Alaska Fairbanks Fall 2023 Chancellor’s List more

In celebration of Women’s History Month in March, the ABC Club of Warrensburg presented a program to members, honoring the women who provided leadership to the organization since its beginning in 1907. more

The University of Central Missouri’s continued commitment to the men and women who serve the United States is being honored through UCM’s top-10 ranking as a 2024-25 Military Friendly School and as a Military Spouse Friendly School. more

Two questions and two propositions were up for debate Tuesday in the April 2 municipal election in Johnson County. The Warrensburg capital sales tax improvement question was the only measure that passed. Meanwhile, the Holden R-III School District’s Proposition K.I.T.S., the Knob Noster R-VIII School District’s Proposition K and the Holden general obligation bond question were all denied. more

The results are in for the 2024 April 2 municipal election. Out of 33,534 eligible voters, 3,608 ballots were cast, equalling a 10.76% voter turnout rate. This was a small increase from last year, when 3,257 ballots were cast among 32,630 voters, leading to a 9.98% voter turnout. more

Below are the results of contested races and ballot questions in the April 2 municipal election in Johnson County, according to unofficial results from the Johnson County Clerk’s Office. An asterisk denotes the winners. more

Holden woman hurt in Johnson County accident more

Fuller Center to host informational meetings more

Last month, local artists Sande Cromer and Rebecca Limback each earned awards for their art at the 46th Blue Springs Fine Art Show. more

Poet Kevin Prufer is set to begin his novel writing career with his first entry, “Sleepaway,” published by Acre Books, a haunting, frightening, and complex story set in a small town with similarities to Warrensburg. more

In its March plenary session, the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors approved increases in student instructional tuition and general fees for academic year 2025 that were below the national rate of inflation. more

Kayla M. Sullivan, 35, was arrested on March 4 for a Platte County warrant, possession of a controlled substance and tampering with physical evidence after a traffic stop in the 700 block of East Hale Lake Road. She was transported to the Johnson County Jail. more

On Monday, April 1, the Missouri State Fair announced the seventh concert of the 2024 State Fair concert series. more

To have your event or meeting listed or changed, send details to hollyb@warrensburgstarjournal.com or call 660-747-8123. more

This year’s elections will result in some of the biggest changes in Missouri Senate membership since term limits took effect 20 years ago, with at least nine members exiting the chamber and primary challenges that could send four incumbents home. more

KNOB NOSTER – Knob Noster State Park is reopening its campgrounds April 15 after a $1 million restoration. more

SEDALIA — From zero to 1.5 million followers, JWebby, a competitive eater from Sydney, Australia, has excelled in social media since beginning his competition circuit in 2021. more