SPRINGFIELD —The United States should abandon its support for Ukraine in its ongoing war with Russia, U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley said Friday during his first debate with challenger Lucas Kunce and two third party candidates. more

F&C Bank was recognized as the 2024 Forvis Mazars Community Impact Award winner on Sept. 10 , at the MIBA (Missouri Independent Bankers Association) Annual Conference at the Lodge of the Four Seasons, Lake Ozark. more

Care Connection for Aging Services is observing Falls Prevention Awareness Week from Sept. 22 to 27 and wants to invite the community to join. more

Community Art Grant applications now open more

Luke Ekstrand, a spring 2024 graduate of the University of Central Missouri’s Crisis and Disaster Management (CDM) program, gained a number of valuable experiences in his practicum with the City of Independence ranging from assisting with community outreach at the Missouri State Fair to participating in a family and friends reunification exercise in Kansas City.  more

WARRENSBURG — Johnson County Big Brothers Big Sisters is celebrating BBBS Month in September, hoping to raise funds for its programming, mentorship and matches that it provides to the community. more

WARRENSBURG — The Warrensburg R-VI School District Board of Education recognized three teachers for their accomplishments during the board’s Tuesday, Sept. 17 meeting. more

WARRENSBURG - The University of Central Missouri and the Warrensburg R-VI School District signed a memorandum of understanding to formalize shared facility usage between the university and the district on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Warrensburg Activities Complex. more

Three Missouri and two Kansas members of Congress serving constituents in the greater Kansas City area forwarded a joint letter Tuesday to the U.S. Postal Service demanding action to rectify problems with missing or delayed mail and protracted periods in which no mail was delivered at all. more

As the 2024 Farmers' Market season comes to a close, Warrensburg Main Street and the Warrensburg Farmers' Market invite the community to celebrate with a special event, Moonlight Market on Sept. 28 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. more

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson’s ban on intoxicating hemp products hit another hurdle on Tuesday, resulting in an indefinite pause on a huge part of the effort. more

JOHNSON COUNTY — The Johnson County Fire Protection District announced via social media on Sunday, Sept. 15 that a fire involving 500 hay bales and a vacant residence at 40 SW 400 Rd. is set to burn for several weeks. more

Nathan P. McMillin, 27, was arrested on Aug. 19 for unlawful possession of a firearm and a controlled substance in the 800 block of Broad Street. He was transported to the Johnson County Jail and placed on a 24-hour hold. more

WARRENSBURG — The First United Methodist Church donated $475 and new clothing like underwear and socks to the Warrensburg School District last week as part of its “Undy Sunday” drive that seeks to help children who have accidents while at school.  more

KNOB NOSTER - After his team’s successive runs to the national finals in 2023 and 2024, TRIAD AFJROTC team mentor Chase Larocque was awarded the CyberPatriot Mentor of the Year award by the Air & Space Forces Association. more

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

Johnson County Fire Protection District Battalion Chief Jeremy VanWey retired last week after more than 27 years of service to the District. As Battalion Chief, VanWey oversaw operations in the eastern portion of the District which included Stations 4 (Knob Noster), 10 (Warrensburg) and 12 (Burtville). more

James Seymour Whitfield of Warrensburg will be inducted into the 2024 Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame. Inductees require a Missouri connection, honorable military service, and must have contributed exceptionally to the community, the state and/or the nation. more

The Johnson County 4-H Shooting Sports program is booming. Forty-four youth, ages 8-18 showed off their remarkable skills recently in the 2024 Johnson County 4-H Shooting Sports Competitions. more