Avery T. Dennis, 41, was arrested on Jan. 27 for driving while suspended after an officer conducted a traffic stop on his vehicle in the 500 block of Market Street. He was also cited for defective equipment, improper registration and no proof of insurance. He was transported to the Warrensburg Police Department, processed and released to the Johnson County Jail in lieu of bond for a probation and parole violation warrant. more

WARRENSBURG - Temperatures in Warrensburg dipped to the negatives from Tuesday, Feb. 18, until Thursday, Feb. 20. more

The Trump administration is working to rehire a group of scientists at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) who were mistakenly terminated amid a wave of federal workforce reductions. more

WARRENSBURG — The Division of Theatre and Dance at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) invites audiences to spend a rainy afternoon with Sally and Boy in the beloved story “Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat” from Feb. 27 to March 2 in the Highlander Theatre. more

Warrensburg woman hurt in Johnson County crash more

WARRENSBURG - The City of Warrensburg and Constable Sanitation, Inc. began the delivery process of its new solid waste carts on Tuesday, Feb. 18. more

WARRENSBURG - The Warrensburg Board of Education held its second meeting of the calendar year on Tuesday, Feb. 18. more

Nancy Sams, award-winning sculptor, will present the program for the Thursday, Feb. 27,  meeting of Mid-Missouri Artists in the Arts and Crafts Room of the Warrensburg Community Center beginning at 6:30 p.m. more

WARRENSBURG - With temperatures reaching as low as minus eight degrees on Tuesday, Feb. 18 through Thursday, Feb. 20, Warrensburg residents will look to bundle up as much as they can and keep warm. more

The Holden School District’s robotics team, ScrapHeads 21485, has qualified to attend the MO/KS FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship at Missouri University of Science & Technology in Rolla on March 8. more

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

Johnson County is under numerous weather alerts for the week, according to the National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill. more

JOHNSON COUNTY - The Johnson County Central Dispatch began a 30-day soft cutover for its new radio system on Wednesday, Feb. 12. more

Mayra A. Cendales, 20, was arrested on Jan. 20 for driving while intoxicated. Officers conducted a traffic stop on her vehicle in the 500 block of South Maguire Street and arrested Cendales. She was transported to the Warrensburg Police Department, processed and released with citations. more

A Missouri judge on Friday blocked a licensing requirement for abortion clinics that providers argued was a key obstacle to renewing access to the procedure across the state. more

Missouri lawmakers have rekindled a crusade against diversity, equity and inclusion programs with a handful of bills seeking to outlaw DEI in state-funded entities. more

A Republican lawmaker is proposing to raise taxes on Missouri farmers who participate in wind or solar energy projects. more

For some people in rural Missouri, soaring egg prices have little impact on their shopping habits. They have backyard chickens that save them the trouble of dealing with a nationwide shortage. more

WARRENSBURG - With under 500 days until kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, host cities like Kansas City are preparing to welcome a surge of fans and excitement only the world’s game can bring. more

WARRENSBURG — The University of Central Missouri, along with the university’s Office of Student Experience and Engagement and the Office of the Provost, welcomed social worker and writer Michelle Taylor, Ph.D., to its campus on Wednesday, Feb. 12 to speak on educational accessibility, how to empower marginalized populations and advocate for social justice. more