The Wright City Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a preliminary site plan and cost estimate for the city’s proposed skate park during their meeting Tuesday, Dec. 30. Mayor Michelle … more

Gettysburg Commons residents voiced concerns regarding the relocation of the Gateway Truck & Refrigeration facility to a location near their subdivision at the Bell Road and the North Service … more

The Montgomery County Commission voted 3-0 Monday, Dec. 29, to authorize the county to enter into agreements with Amazon Data Services with respect to the Chapter 100 agreement. Following the meeting Monday, Presiding Commissioner Ryan Poston said the vote was to codify in paper the agreement between the county and Amazon Data Services, Inc. regarding a Chapter 100 abatement for its proposed data center in the county. The county had previously approved a resolution relating to the tax abatement agreement at its Dec. 18 public meeting on the issue. more

After some discussion, the Wright City Board of Aldermen approved their fiscal year 2026 budget during their meeting Dec. 30. As an initial discussion point Alderman Don Andrews said he wants to … more

Thursday, January 8 Warren County Commission, County Administration Building, 9 a.m. Coffee and Connect, Wright City Scenic Regional Library, 9:30 a.m. Wright City Fire Protection … more

A three vehicle accident Friday, Jan. 2 resulted in two juveniles being transported to area hospitals with injuries. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol traffic crash report, a 1999 … more

As part of approving distributions for the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, the Warrenton Board of Alderman spent some time discussing the proposed distribution to the Greater Warren County Economic Development Council before finally approving the measure by a 4-1 vote. The amount proposed to be contributed by the city to GWCEDC is $22,500, which is the same amount provided in the past fiscal year, according to City Administrator Brandie Walters. more

A group of teens in Wright City has formed an entity they hope will continue to grow and enhance involvement in the community. The Wright City Youth Council is currently a group of 10 high school students that developed from an idea that sprung up in January of this year. more

The Missouri Department of Transportation will close Route Z under Interstate 70 in Wentzville as part of the Improve I-70 Warrenton to Wentzville Project overnight starting Mon., Jan. 5, through … more

The Warren County R-III School Board has aligned with the Missouri School Boards Association (MSBA) on updating nearly all district policies. At its December meeting, the board summarily approved by unanimous vote 18 of the 19 MSBA recommendations governing topics such as release of information, artificial intelligence use, reductions in professional staff workforce, special education, admissions, enrollment eligibility, dress code, weapons at school, discipline, discipline reporting and records, behavioral threat assessment and suicide awareness. more

Candidates filing for a number of seats for the April 2026 municipal election wrapped up this week. The next general municipal election in Warren County will be held April 7, 2025 and there are a number of local seats available. Filing opened at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, and will be open until Tuesday, Dec. 30. See specific filing dates and hours below. more

Former assessor reaches agreement with state for restitution By William Carroll The probation revocation hearing for former Warren County assessor Wendy Nordwald Kozma was continued … more

Visitors to the Warren County Museum have had a treat for the last several years in the form of a fully mapped out Christmas village diorama as they enter the facilityeach holiday season. The village is a labor of love that began in the early 1980s. more

The Warrenton Planning and Zoning Commission will consider the site plan and the issuance of a conditional use permit for the proposed data center within city limits at its Jan. 8 meeting. In order for more members from the public to attend the meeting, it will be held at the Warrenton High School Commons, 803 Pinckney Road, at 6 p.m. more

The Wright City R-II School Board has chosen the contractor to complete the performance gym at the new high school. At the December board meeting, the body unanimously approved LCS as the … more

Thursday, January 1 Reese’s Reads Book Club, Warrenton Scenic Regional Library, 5:30 p.m. Warrenton Lions Club Meeting, 6 p.m. Grief Group, Martin Funeral Home Warrenton, 6-7:30 p.m. … more

The two people shot and killed Monday night were in a romantic relationship as more details have been released in the aftermath of an apparent double homicide and suicide that left three people dead. … more

An investigation is ongoing into an apparent double homicide and suicide that left three people dead, according to area media reports. The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis was activated … more

At the December meeting of the Wright City R-II School Board, Joe Purl with the Wright City Community Food Pantry recognized senior Karsten Uhl with the ‘I Am Second Award,’ sponsored by Kelly … more

Finances, specifically what the village is paying certain providers of professional services, was an ongoing topic of discussion during the Innsbrook Board of Trustees Dec. 18 meeting. The conversation began as the board discussed the approval of financial reports. Trustee Mike Caton said he noticed a few things when going over the finances. One was that the village was over budget on office expense items. Caton also pointed out that the village is already 67 percent of the budget for attorney services, but has not yet completed half a fiscal year. more

The Marthasville Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a request from Joe Hackmann to place signage along Highway O during their meeting Dec. 17. The issue had previously been discussed during the board’s Nov. 19 meeting but it was noted that the city’s current ordinance was not clear with respect to the fee to be charged for such permit applications. more

Seven people were recently charged with a number of drug related crimes that stemmed from a search warrant executed Nov. 27, 2023. According to a probable cause affidavit filed by the Warrenton … more

A Jefferson City man suffered minor injuries following an accident Dec. 24. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol traffic crash report, a 2001 Chrysler 300 driven by a 38-year-old man … more

The Warrenton Board of Aldermen unanimously approved the fiscal year 2026 budget during their meeting Dec. 16. According to documentation provided during the meeting, the 2026 budget includes total projected revenues of $16,583,955. The revenues include water and sewer revenues of $5,839,334, which includes a four percent increase in utility rates, which was also approved at the Dec. 16 meeting. Sales tax revenues are projected at $6,043,088, which is a decrease from fiscal year 2025 due to the sunset of the half cent capital improvements sales tax. Real estate and personal property tax revenues are projected to be $738,004, which is an increase of 10 percent over projected FY 2025. Real estate and personal property tax revenues are allocated $468,815 to the general fund, while $269,189 is allocated to parks in the special revenue fund. more

The Warrenton Board of Aldermen unanimously approved an ordinance which amended the city’s code relating to information technology and data processing facilities during their Dec. 16 meeting after making adjustments for setbacks and decibel level requirements. The proposed ordinance came before the aldermen after passing a Planning and Zoning Commission review, where the commission approved the measure 10-0. more