Demonstrating the quality of leadership and academic advisement support the University of Central Missouri provides students, three university members were honored this spring at the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) Region IV/VII annual conference and awards program in New Orleans. As UCM continues to build on its reputation for outstanding academic advisement, the university swept three major award categories at the regional recognition program for the first time in the institution’s history. more

WMMC to host third annual Blue Ribbon Bash more

HOLDEN — In light of recent news that Johnson County is facing a surge in fentanyl-related overdose deaths, the Holden Police Department offered a community forum on Wednesday, March 13, at the Covenant Church of Holden. more

Holden teen hurt in Johnson County rollover more

KNOB NOSTER – Hidden a short drive away from Whiteman Air Force Base, down a gravel road, and overlooking a scenic lake lies the new Gallery Tattoo Studio, 840 200th Road in Knob Noster, that looks to open sometime in June. more

WARRENSBURG – Warrensburg community member Lacey Parks will receive more than $45,000 worth of dental work for free through the Give Back a Smile program. more

Republican state Sen. Jill Carter of Granby spoke in favor of her bill Monday that would return Missouri Republican voters to a system of presidential primaries rather than the caucuses held earlier this month. more

Three candidates are running for two seats on the Johnson County R-7 (Crest Ridge) Board of Education, a three-year term, in the 2024 Municipal Election on April 2. more

Trayzon Richmond, 27, was arrested on Feb. 6 for disturbing the private peace of his neighbors near the 500 block of Anderson Street. Officers located the subject highly intoxicated in his residence, screaming and throwing items. After a warning was given, he continued disturbing the private peace of his neighbors and was arrested for peace disturbance. He was transported to the Warrensburg Police Department, processed and released. more

Two candidates are running for the Holden City Council Ward 3 seat, a two-year term, in the 2024 Municipal Election on April 2. more

WARRENSBURG- Last March, the Warrensburg Area Career Center announced that, at the end of the 2022-23 school year, Computer Technologies teacher Andrew Wakeman would take over as the director. Previous WACC Director Rusty Sproat retired at the end of the year, leaving a position he held since 2008. more

On Thursday, Feb. 29, Hank, Marilyn and Sean Hamann presented a $960 donation to the Early Childhood Hunger Operation (ECHO) through the Todd Hamann Memorial Fund with the Warrensburg Schools Foundation. more

Modern country music artists Warren Zeiders and Wyatt Flores, who perform country, pop, rock and folk, will perform on Friday, Aug. 9 as part of the State Fair Grandstand concert series at the 2024 Missouri State Fair. more

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

Warrensburg man killed in head-on accident more

Many people feed wild birds for enjoyment during the winter months, and although it appears spring is just around the corner, one should continue feeding in March. more

WARRENSBURG – Last week, at the Warrensburg City Council meeting on Feb. 26, Mayor Jim Kushner presented Warrensburg Municipal Assistant Court Clerk Paula West with an Award of Merit given by the Western Association of Court Administrators (WACA). more

WARRENSBURG – The Old Drum Animal Shelter has put a new face in front of its paw logo, as it announced the promotion of Cassie Montgomery to be its new executive director last month. more

Two candidates are running for the Holden City Council Ward 4 seat, a two-year term, in the 2024 Municipal Election on April 2. more

Three candidates are running for two Western District seats on the Johnson County Emergency Services Board in the 2024 Municipal Election on April 2. more