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Construction is nearing completion at the Wright City wastewater treatment facility, which is being expanded in conjunction with the opening of the America’s Heartland Packing plant. Public Water Supply District No. 2 Executive Director said he expects the plant, located in southeast Wright City, to be complete by October.
Expanded Wright City wastewater treatment facility in operation, construction nearing completion
The Wright City wastewater treatment facility’s capacity is expanding from 500,000 gallons per day to 3.5 million gallons per day as construction on the project nears completion. 
Pictured from left, R-II Superintendent Amy Salvo, Zimmer, Hambach, Director of MU Pre-Employment Transition Services Kim Pudlowski, Early Childhood Principal and Special Education Director Kelly Brooks and Wright City High School Principal Matt Brooks.
Wright City R-II School District teacher recognized with regional award
Pam Hambach, a dedicated special education teacher at the Wright City R-II School District, was named the North Central Region Teacher of the Year for Pre-Employment Transition Services.
Maddie Carmi, middle, and Alex Carmi, right, purchase a miniature sheep from the game Minecraft for their son Kaiden at Wright City's First Fridays on Second Street on May 2.
VIDEO: Wright City kicks off the summer with First Fridays on Second Street
Vendors and attractions like live music fill Second Street in downtown Wright City for the annual community events. The event on May 2 was the first of four to be held this summer, with additional …
A rendering displaying what a potential new Station 1 could look like for the Wright City Fire Protection District created by Cochran Engineering. The district plans to build a new Station 1 on the east side of Bell Road after passing an $11 million bond issue in November 2024.
Wright City Fire Protection District plans to award bids for new fire station
The Wright City Fire Protection District planned to award a $9.2 million bid for a design-build contract for a new Station 1 and upgrades to Station 3 at the May 8 board of directors meeting. 
MoDOT closing left eastbound lane of Interstate 70 near Stracks Church Road today
MoDOT will narrow eastbound Interstate 70 to one lane today near Stracks Church Road for work on the Improve I-70 project.
The Wright City Parks Foundation was recently awarded a $5,000 Operation Round Up grant from the Cuivre River Electric Community Trust. The funds will be used to install a batting cage at Ruge Park. Pictured, from left, are Sue Wright, Kathy Lewis, Kathy Kehoe and Tina Perry, Parks Foundation members; Rich Barton, Cuivre River Electric Community Trust Board member; and Stuart Bruning, Wright City parks director.
Wright City to add a batting cage to Ruge Park
Wright City Parks Director Stuart Bruning received approval from the board of aldermen to build a batting cage at Ruge Park at the April 24 board meeting. 
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Obituaries
Mr. Paul Junior Butler, of Montgomery City, passed away on Monday, May 5, at his home. He was born on August 17, 1952, in Paragould, AR to the late Samuel Paul and Edith Viola (nee: Tracy) …
Zachary Alan Johnson, age 23, of Warrenton, passed away peacefully on April 30th, surrounded by those who loved him deeply. Born on February 5th, 2002, Zachary lived a life marked by remarkable …
Joan Hall (nee: Favignano) of Wright City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29. She was born on April 17, 1939, to the late John and Ann (nee: Smith) Favignano in St. Louis. Joan is …
Janet Laws (nee Motts), of Wright City, passed away Friday, April 18, at the age of 80. Loving wife of Joe Laws; beloved daughter of the late Forrest Jacob and Pauline Ellen Motts; devoted mother of …

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The Amvets Ladies Auxiliary 180 recently hosted a community Easter egg hunt party at the Warrenton VFW Post 2180 on April 13.
With shovels in hand and a vision for the future, community leaders and Mercy officials broke ground on the state’s first brand new, acute care hospital campus in nearly a decade. 
The Missouri Department of Revenue encourages Missouri residents to verify their driver license or identification card is REAL ID compliant before the May 7 enforcement date. 
The Missouri Department of Revenue is warning Missourians of ongoing nationwide text scams.

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As the Liberty Christian girls soccer team gears up for the MCSAA Division 1 State Tournament, coach Ken Dildine has made the team’s mission crystal clear – score the first goal.  …
While the Warrenton baseball team’s 3-0 loss to Duchesne on May 5 ended its seven-game winning streak, coach Eric Burle isn’t dwelling on the outcome.  “We’ve done …
Two Warrenton athletes, Austin Haas and Avery Shaw. recently broke school records. Haas, who plays on the baseball team, scored his 105th career run on April 16 to break the school record for …
Before entering her senior season, Paige Kirn set a lofty goal to reach 75 career goals.  It did not take long for the Wildcat to get there as she hit that mark in a 8-0 win over Valley …

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 PHOTO GALLERY: Class 3, District 3 track and field meet
The Wright City track and field team qualified for sectionals in nine events at the Class 3, District 3 meet on May 10 at Owensville High School.  Lydia Clubb was the lone district …
PHOTO GALLERY: Warrenton vs. Timberland
The Warrenton boys volleyball team won the program's first district game on May 9 in a 4-1 score againstTimberland in the Class 1, District 10 tournament. 
PHOTO GALLERY: Boys golf Class 4, District 2 tournament
The Warrenton boys golf team competed in the Class 4, District 2 tournament on May 7 at the Golf Club of Wentzville.  The Warriors placed 12th overall with a team score of 345. Gavin …
The Garden Party Band provided live music at the event. Garden Party is a smaller cohort of well-known local band Butchwax and the Hollywoods.
PHOTO GALLERY: First Friday event May 2 kicks off summer in Wright City
Wright City kicked off the summer season with the first of the city's First Friday events on May 2.
PHOTO GALLERY: Warrenton at GAC North Championships
The Warrenton track and field team had several conference champions at the GAC North meet on May 1.  Morgan Marschel took first in both the 200-meter dash and the 400-meter. Avery Shaw was …
PHOTO GALLERY: EMO boys golf tournament
The Wright City boys golf team placed fifth at the Eastern Missouri Conference Tournament on April 28 with a score of 465.  Sophomore Jonathan Windmann led the way, placing 16th with a …
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