Missouri circuit courts have cleared more than 100,000 marijuana charges from people’s criminal records so far — a mandate that was a big selling point for those who voted to pass the constitutional amendment that legalized recreational marijuana in 2022. more

The presidential nominating process kicked off Monday in Iowa, with a decisive victory for former President Donald Trump in the Republican caucuses. more

Blood centers issuing national blood emergency appeal more

Earlier this month, the University of Central Missouri introduced two new exhibitions taking place at the UCM Art Center Gallery. “Empowered by Design,” an exhibition produced by Kansas State University Assistant Professor of Interior Architecture & Industrial Design Scott Barton, and “Second Nature,” which highlights the artistic processes of a Missouri sculptor, Gary Staab, both opened for viewing on Jan. 8 and are available until Feb. 1. more

Missouri's 2023-24 deer-hunting season ended Jan. 15 with the Missouri Department of Conservation reporting a preliminary record-setting total deer harvest for the season of 326,026. This year’s new harvest record surpasses the one set in 2006 of 325,457. more

WARRENSBURG – As the freezing temperatures continue to affect the city of Warrensburg, some students and staff from the University of Central Missouri will seek refuge in Des Moines, Iowa. Although the temperatures more than 200 miles north will remain similar to those on the UCM campus, UCM Theatre and Dance is happy to make the trip as it prepares to perform at the 2024 Region V Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) in Des Moines. more

Townsquare Media recently announced that Mike Pettis has been promoted to Market President/Chief Revenue Officer for its Sedalia local media cluster, serving West Central Missouri. more

WARRENSBURG - The Warrensburg Convention and Visitors Bureau met for its first quarterly board meeting of 2024 on Thursday, Jan. 12. more

Back in the 2024 Missouri legislative session, Rep. Rodger Reedy pushes bill to depreciate vehicles and save constituents on personal property taxes.

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Jennifer N. Talley, 33, was arrested on Dec. 4, 2023, in the 300 block of East Cooper Boulevard. She was arrested for shoplifting. more

Columbia College Fall 2023 Dean’s List more

WARRENSBURG – Jamie DeBacker stepped into the role of Executive Director of Warrensburg Main Street on Jan. 2. more

Clinton woman seriously injured in tractor-trailer accident more

Activities throughout January, including the presentation of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Scholarships to University of Central Missouri students, the Community Praise and Worship Service, and Day of Service activities in Warrensburg and in Lee’s Summit, highlight the 2024 MLK Celebration. All of these events and more are designed to honor King’s legacy under the theme, “Living the Dream: It Starts with Me – Spreading Hope, Courage and Unity.” more

Mid-Missouri Artists will welcome in 2024 with a program by Jerry Ricker, who will focus on ways artists can promote their art. more

The Sedalia Spay and Neuter Clinic is on a mission to reduce pet overpopulation through it's low cost pet altering services.

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Income and geographic restrictions would be loosened for a tax-credit program that provides scholarships to help pay for private school tuition under a bill debated Wednesday by the Senate’s education committee. more

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

A proposal to allow Missouri’s public school districts to open their boundaries is back this legislative session as the first education bill to get a hearing in the state House. more