Warrensburg man injured in Benton crash more

Missouri Highway 2 in Johnson County will be closed this summer for a bridge replacement. more

Miss Northwest Counties Amanda Kelley, 21, of Knob Noster, will compete in the Miss Missouri pageant from June 12-15 in Mexico, Missouri. Kelley is known for giving back to the community and for her efforts toward domestic violence awareness and prevention. more

Seven people died in traffic crashes over the 2024 Memorial Day weekend counting period of 6 p.m. Friday, May 24, through 11:59 p.m. Monday, May 27 more

Missouri will have two constitutional amendments on the Aug. 6 primary ballot, one to grant tax exemptions for child care facilities and another to rerun a 2022 election result on police funding thrown out by the state Supreme Court. more

Through their research, three Missouri State University students are trying to better understand soil and plants, and their connection to the environment. more

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and Col. Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds the public that it's important for motorcyclists to take an active role in their safety. more

Most of Missouri has transitioned out of drought conditions for now, said University of Missouri Extension state climatologist Zack Leasor. more

As Missourians hit the road to start their summer travels, the Missouri Department of Transportation is urging drivers to be cautious and patient and use good judgment when traveling, especially through work zones. more

Local MSU student places at national IT conference more

WARRENSBURG – The Central Missouri Repertory Theatre at the University of Central Missouri is bringing the medieval fictional world of Camelot to life this summer with its production of “Guinevere and Lancelot.” more

The University of Central Missouri announced the commencement of a national search for its next provost and vice president for academic affairs. more

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

WARRENSBURG – Citizens, elected officials, students, veterans and military members gathered on the Johnson County Courthouse lawn for the Memorial Day ceremony on Monday morning, May 27. more

Sedalia woman injured in Johnson accident more

Crystal A. Fullmer, 47, was arrested on April 30 for driving with a revoked license after a traffic stop at Oak and College streets. She was transported to the Warrensburg Police Department, where she was booked and released. She was also cited for no insurance and failure to use a turn signal. more

MU Extension to host garden webinar series more

Area residents were among more than 1,000 individuals who met graduate requirements and were eligible to participate in the University of Central Missouri’s 2023 Fall Commencement exercises Dec. 8-9 in the Multipurpose Building. Students who completed their degree requirements by the end of the fall semester were eligible to participate in ceremonies that marked more than 152 years of Education for Service at UCM. more

The University of Central Missouri received the President’s “E” award for export service in recognition of internationalization of higher education at the 63rd anniversary of the award ceremony at the U.S. Department of Commerce on May 14, where 64 U.S. companies and organizations from 32 states were recognized. more

WARRENSBURG – County officials, city council members, and other interested community members piled into the Warrensburg Community Center on Thursday, May 23, as city officials and project representatives laid out Rethink Maguire plans for future construction on Warrensburg’s main street. more