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Johnson County Big Brothers Big Sisters Executive Director Dana Phelps, left, receives a $1,000 check from former University of Central Missouri professor Steve Ciafullo, right.

Johnson County BBBS receives over $2,500 in April donations z315s

WARRENSBURG - Johnson County Big Brothers Big Sisters recently received several generous donations equalling over $2,500 during the month of April.   First, former University of …

Warrensburg Parks Board votes for fees, charges and policy changes 333b4z

WARRENSBURG – The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Board met Wednesday, May 28, and voted for two issues regarding changes to fees, charges and policy.  They also voted to recognize …

2025 Knob Noster Fair to celebrate Small Town Charm 4t1oa

KNOB NOSTER — The 2025 Knob Noster Fair kicks off on Thursday, May 29, and runs through Saturday, May 31, in downtown Knob Noster, Missouri.  The Knob Noster Fair board has worked …

Education briefs for May 30 734to

Truman State announces honor rolls Truman State University has released its academic honor rolls for the spring 2025 semester.  Students who received a grade point average of 3.5 or …

Crash Reports for May 30 1f4v7

Warrensburg woman hurt in Johnson County deer strike A Warrensburg woman, 39, suffered minor injuries at 9:05 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, in a Johnson County accident. According to a Missouri …

Central Missouri Repertory Theatre to present ‘Space Kids’ 196b1y

Families across west central Missouri are invited to tag along on a space adventure this summer as the Central Missouri Repertory Theatre (CMR) at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) presents …

Local writing group offers workshop, book g 5v711n

Anyone interested in becoming an author or improving their writing and publishing skills will not want to miss the opportunity to learn from multi-published professionals. Plan for a full day when …
Madelyn Meldrem has been selected as the recipient of the Warrensburg Secunda Club  $1,000 college scholarship.  The club awards a scholarship each spring to a WHS graduating senior who has demonstrated a commitment to leadership and service during their high school career.

PHOTO: Meldrem receives Secunda Club Scholarship 2x1h6m

Local News

How to setup Digital Access if you’re a print subscriber 5nl1u

Higginsville Veterans Cemetery representative helps save life 1d376m

Jennifer Rehmsmeyer, of the Missouri Veterans Commission, has been selected as the State of Missouri Team Member of the Month for May 2025 for her quick thinking, comion and dedication to …

MSHP reports Memorial Day statistics 3zka

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports three people died and 86 were injured over the course of the Memorial Day weekend counting period.  The period began at 6 p.m. Friday, May 23 and …

information changes for Star-Journal staff 274733

Email addresses for the Warrensburg Star-Journal’s staff have been changed, effective Monday, May 26.  Reporter Zach Bott can be reached at zach.bott@warrensburgstarournal.com . …

Community Calendar for May 27 through June 2 624ps

To have your event or meeting listed or changed, send details to news@warrensburgstarjournal.com or call 660-747-8123. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings hosted five days a week at 300 W. Second St. …
Local Sports

Weather alters UCM's first game of DII World Series jqe

Central Missouri baseball's first game of the NCAA Division II World Series has been adjusted due to weather.  The game against Norwood will now be played at 1:30 p.m. Friday in …

Central Missouri sets out for DII World Series 5l464a

WARRENSBURG — The last time Central Missouri baseball visited Cary, North Carolina, things did not go the Mules’ way.  UCM was eliminated from the 2024 tournament after only two …

  • Breaking down the DII World Series’ eight qualifiers 2d2b1h

    Central Missouri baseball is set to compete in its second-consecutive NCAA Division II World Series …

  • Holden baseball shuts out Lone Jack to win sectional 116s3

    HOLDEN — Sometimes in baseball, tallying the most hits or striking out the most batters has zero factor …

  • Mule Club Post 131 Junior Legion sweeps opener 22qa

    The newest version of Mule Club Post 131 Junior Legion swept the Trustfall Patriots Post 6278 18-0 and …

  • Central Missouri track and field has six All-American finishes at the NCAA Division II National …

  • Holden’s Johnson claims Class 3 girls shot put championship 181w38

    JEFFERSON CITY — It did not take long for Holden sophomore Brionna Johnson to set herself apart …

  • Knob Noster girls 4x800-meter relay finishes third in Class 3 5y3gk

    JEFFERSON CITY — The Knob Noster girls 4x800-meter relay went full-speed ahead in the MSHSAA …

Business
Thanks to a new partnership, meat raised by UCM Farms is now available for purchase in a freezer at the University Store.

University Store now selling meat from UCM Farms 6i45n

WARRENSBURG — Thanks to a partnership between the University of Central Missouri (UCM) Farms and the University Store, the Warrensburg community now has a new option for locally raised meat. …

WMMC to host Sports Physical Night on May 21 1q3z2i

Local student athletes will have the opportunity to complete their sports physical for the 2025-26 school year during Western Missouri Medical Center’s Sports Physical Night on Wednesday, May …
Johnson County Economic Development Corporation istrative and Communication Specialist Lindsay Keltch was one of 92 economic development professionals to attend the Heartland Economic Development Course April 29 through May 2. Pictured are representatives from Missouri.

Keltch represents JCEDC at Heartland Economic Development Course 2e3d3p

Lindsay Keltch, istrative and Communications Specialist with the Johnson County Economic Development Corporation (JCEDC), was one of 92 economic development professionals to attend the Heartland …
Lotspeich Law, LLC staff, Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce  and Warrensburg community  pose for a photo during the ribbon cutting ceremony of the law firm on Tuesday, May 13, at 511 Foster Lane.

Lotspeich Law, LLC opens its doors in Warrensburg 605w1z

WARRENSBURG - One of Warrensburg’s newest law firms has a familiar name. Like the automotive dealer, Lotspeich Law, LLC is all about business and helping the Warrensburg community.  …
RoundUp Board  Kim Hall (left) and Patty Raker (right) present Warrensburg Middle School Choir Director Bob Cagle with a RoundUp grant.

West Central Electric RoundUp Foundation awards grants 376d1o

The second quarter 2025 RoundUp grants were recently presented to area groups and organizations. The following organizations and projects received funds:  Warrensburg Middle School Choir …

WMMC holds Community Health Needs Assessment Town Hall 2u4t29

WARRENSBURG - The Western Missouri Medical Center, along with other Johnson County healthcare officials and organizations like the Johnson County Community Health Services, Com Health and the …
Police & Crash Reports
Kingsville motorcyclist hurt in Johnson County crash  A 30-year-old man from Kingsville suffered minor injuries at 12:44 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, in a Johnson County accident.  …
Michael P. Neary, 35, and Deseree E. Hughes, 32, were arrested on April 21 for leaving the scene of an accident and possession of a controlled substance. Officers were dispatched to 50 Highway and …
Leeton motorcyclist seriously injured in Johnson County collision A Leeton man, 37, suffered serious injuries at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, in a Johnson County accident.  According …
Luke D. Turney, 43, was arrested on April 14 for endangering the welfare of a child and abuse of a child. A female witness reported that Turney assaulted a juvenile in the 400 block of East Hale Lake …
In the Community
Community
    • Warrensburg Farmers Market hosts annual Dog Day 6430t

      WARRENSBURG — The Warrensburg Farmer’s Market is not only a delicacy to its locals but also a source of groceries, income and even a doggy …

    • Artists take downtown for second Third Wednesday Art Walk 3c4w2

      WARRENSBURG — Downtown Warrensburg held its second Third Wednesday Art Walk of the season on Wednesday, May 20, featuring a range of artists, …

    • Luminary Drive to salute veterans May 26 4z125s

      The West Central Missouri Veterans Assistance League will host its fifth annual Day of Honor and Remembrance Luminary Drive on Memorial Day, May …

    • Community Calendar for May 20 through May 26 2wi1c

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

    • JCALP receives grant from Johnson County United Way 451d6a

      In of its efforts to serve local residents, the Johnson County Adult Literacy Program (JCALP) will participate in the 2025 Literacy Kit …

Education
Warrensburg High School Principal Bret Pummill, right, smiles as he hands a diploma to a graduate on Saturday, May 17, at the Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center. Saturday’s ceremony was Pummill’s last as the high school principal before retirement and he showed his emotions because of it.

Retiring WHS Principal Bret Pummill reflects on tenure 6p5k6i

WARRENSBURG - School years often go by in waves, both fast and slow.  Some weeks and months go by in a flash, while others lag on and on.  In the weeks leading up to and after …
Emma Likcani placed third in Data Analysis and Anston Sorensen finished first in Network Design and sixth in Computer Problem Solving. Both will represent Warrensburg at nationals June 29 through July 2.

Likcani, Sorenson qualify for nationals in FBLA 306p1o

More than 5,200 of Missouri’s brightest future business leaders gathered in Springfield from April 13–15 for the 2025 Missouri Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership …

UCM ranks sixth among Military Friendly Schools 3u6v9

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) has earned the 2025-26 Military Friendly School designation as well as recognition as a Military Spouse Friendly School. UCM has landed in the top 10 …

Warrensburg School Board honors 2024-25 student and building achievements 6b6hz

WARRENSBURG - The Warrensburg R-VI School District Board of Education took time out of its Tuesday, May 21, meeting to recognize its student achievements and the Warrensburg High School’s …
From the Opinion page
Columnists

LETTER: Thanking the Johnson County Commission, Highway Department 345j6i

Dear Editor,  We want to thank our Johnson County Commissioners and the Johnson County Highway Department for the recent work they did on our section of NE 51st RD to repair the …
Gwen Rockwood

What goes around 4j5w3c

A few weeks ago, we had this short but wonderful pocket of time right before our oldest son’s college graduation. For four days, we had all three of our big kids home. After graduation, two of …

One-pot wonders 335i69

Late spring is arguably the best time for Missouri gardens.  We enjoy the large blooms of iris and peony, the elegance of roses, the spikes of catmint and meadow sage, and the sprinkling of …
Bennet Bodenstein

Notes from the past 4d461g

Almost everybody has loose ends that they would like to clear up or that junk drawer that you always plan to clean but never get to.  Wine columnists are no different and while doing the …
Joel Kurz

Turning points 5y3w1k

Memorial Day has come and gone, so for many we’re now officially in summer … even though, technically, it doesn’t begin until June 20 th . Nevertheless, both are turning points …
Letters

LETTER: Local parks make a difference 6s3i3s

Dear Editor, I’m a high school student and a Scout in Warrensburg, and I wanted to share a few thoughts on something that’s often overlooked but really important—our local …

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