Warrensburg Star-Journal

Warrensburg Star-Journal The Warrensburg Star-Journal is a twice-weekly newspaper serving print and online readers in Warrensburg and Johnson County. Coe.

The Star-Journal traces its history to the Warrensburg Journal, which began publishing April 17, 1865, by James Douglas Eads, seven days after the end of the American Civil War and two days after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Warrensburg, population of 1,000 at the time, did not have a newspaper. Prior to the war, Eads, a church pastor, had published the Warrensburg Signal. In addition to

his pastor and newspaper interests, he was also a physician and ran a hotel. On Oct. 6, 1876, it became the Journal-Democrat after merging with the Warrensburg Democrat, which had started in 1871. In 1907, Wallace Crossley became the publisher. On Feb. 6, 1913, it became the Star-Journal after merging with the Johnson County Star, founded in 1883 by J.M. William and Avis Tucker bought the paper in 1947. At one point it owned radio station KOKO (1450AM). William Tucker died in 1966 and Avis owned the paper until 2007 when it was sold to NPG. In October 2020, the Sedalia Democrat, a Phillips Media Group newspaper, took over ownership of the Star-Journal. The name was changed from Daily Star-Journal to Star-Journal to reflect the weekly publication.

Local youth had their moment in the Children's Pedal Tractor Pul.
07/15/2025

Local youth had their moment in the Children's Pedal Tractor Pul.

Warrensburg Main Street will expand its “The Stories of Downtown” walking tour with the support of a $5,000 grant from t...
07/11/2025

Warrensburg Main Street will expand its “The Stories of Downtown” walking tour with the support of a $5,000 grant from the Missouri Humanities Council.

WARRENSBURG — Warrensburg Main Street will expand its “The Stories of Downtown” walking tour with the support of a $5,000 grant from the Missouri Humanities Council.

The levy issue will be be voted on in the Tuesday, Aug. 5 Special Election, and will require a simple majority, or 50% p...
07/11/2025

The levy issue will be be voted on in the Tuesday, Aug. 5 Special Election, and will require a simple majority, or 50% plus one vote, to pass the issue.

K**B NOSTER — K**b Noster R-VIII School District Superintendent Jerrod Wheeler hosted his third town hall meeting on Monday, June 30, at the K**b Noster High School cafeteria to discuss Proposition KNP with interested voters.

The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, July 9, to celebrate new management at the Twi...
07/10/2025

The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, July 9, to celebrate new management at the Twin Oaks Event Center.

WARRENSBURG — The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, July 9, to celebrate new management at the Twin Oaks Event Center.

Mule Club Post 131 Senior Legion closed out its regular season Wednesday.
07/10/2025

Mule Club Post 131 Senior Legion closed out its regular season Wednesday.

WARRENSBURG — Mule Club Post 131 Senior Legion’s season is down to its final stretch.

Elizabeth Morgan was crowned as the Johnson County Queen on Tuesday.
07/09/2025

Elizabeth Morgan was crowned as the Johnson County Queen on Tuesday.

Rick Mills, who led La Monte, Warrensburg and Leeton to final four appearances, is retiring from coaching basketball aft...
07/09/2025

Rick Mills, who led La Monte, Warrensburg and Leeton to final four appearances, is retiring from coaching basketball after 51 years.

For the last 51 years, there has been one constant on the region’s high school basketball courts: coach Rick Mills.

The community celebrated the Fourth of July over the weekend.
07/08/2025

The community celebrated the Fourth of July over the weekend.

The Warrensburg Community Band celebrated Independence Day a day early on Thursday, July 3, by performing a patriotic co...
07/04/2025

The Warrensburg Community Band celebrated Independence Day a day early on Thursday, July 3, by performing a patriotic collection of songs in front of veterans at the Missouri Veterans Home.

WARRENSBURG - The Warrensburg Community Band celebrated Independence Day a day early on Thursday, July 3, by performing a patriotic collection of songs in front of veterans at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg.

It’s that time of year again as the Johnson County Fair Association partners with the Johnson County Missouri 4-H and FF...
07/03/2025

It’s that time of year again as the Johnson County Fair Association partners with the Johnson County Missouri 4-H and FFA Youth to bring the 2025 Johnson County Fair.

JOHNSON COUNTY — It’s that time of year again as the Johnson County Fair Association partners with the Johnson County Missouri 4-H and FFA Youth to bring the 2025 Johnson County Fair.

Need Fourth of July plans? The Star-Journal has compiled a list of events from around the region.
07/03/2025

Need Fourth of July plans? The Star-Journal has compiled a list of events from around the region.

With the Fourth of July approaching, Johnson County has a weekend's worth of cost-friendly and firework-filled events for you and your family.

As the country prepares to celebrate its independence on the Fourth of July, the skies will be set ablaze by bursts of c...
07/02/2025

As the country prepares to celebrate its independence on the Fourth of July, the skies will be set ablaze by bursts of color and light.

WARRENSBURG — As the country prepares to celebrate its independence on the Fourth of July, the skies will be set ablaze by bursts of color and light.

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Warrensburg, MO

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+16607478123

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