The Warren County Salary Commission approved a $14,000 pay raise for the coroner’s position to take effect at the next election pursuant to a new state law. According to County Commissioner Matt Flake, who was appointed the chair of the salary commission during its Nov. 4 meeting, the state of Missouri passed legislation, in the form of Senate Bill 1, which allows approval of up to $14,000 in additional salary for the position of coroner. more

A Warrenton man was charged with fraudulent use of a credit/debit device for a series of transactions across four different counties: Warren, Montgomery, St. Charles and Lincoln totaling $17,265. … more

A Warrenton man was charged with harassment and driving while revoked or suspended following an incident Nov. 2. According to a probable cause affidavit filed by the Warren County … more

As the U.S. government continues, Youth In Need has made the decision to keep its Head Start program open for the month of November.  Despite the expiration of its largest Head Start grant on October 31, Youth In Need will continue serving all of the children and families in its early learning programs for the next 30 days, using a board-approved contingency plan. However, with no federal grant in place, nearly one quarter of Youth In Need’s cash reserves will be used in the month of November to maintain services. more

A 2017 Ford Transit overturned Saturday near Interstate 70 mile marker 196 after being struck by an unidentified vehicle. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol traffic crash report, an … more

A Warrenton man was struck crossing Highway 47 Sunday and was transported to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital Lake St. Louis with serious injuries. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol … more

In the coming years, baby boomers are poised to pass down an estimated $17 trillion in home equity to their children, according to a recent Freddie Mac survey. But whether or not you’re among the 75% of homeowners in this generation planning to leave your current home or the proceeds from a home sale to family members when they pass away, having a clear estate plan is critical to ensuring your wishes come to fruition. more

Following a meeting last month where local officials requested the creation of a memorandum of understanding with the Missouri Department of Transportation to allow local governments to assist the state with plowing state highways during snow events, MoDOT officials returned to Warren County Nov. 3 to discuss winter weather preparedness. more

A joint Warrenton Board of Aldermen and Planning and Zoning Commission meeting Oct. 30 started as a discussion on a proposed heavy industry ordinance, but morphed into a proposal to place a … more

Following an accident last week that injured two city employees,Truesdale hosted a meeting Nov. 3 with officials from the Missouri Department of Transportation to try and determine what can be done along I-70 to help reduce accidents. more

Area residents can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. The Wright City Lions Club will host this community event on Monday, November 10.  The site is located at 678 Westwoods Road in Wright City. more

A Wright City man was charged with assault following an incident July 1. According to a probable cause affidavit filed by the Wright City Police Department, an officer was dispatched to a … more

A Marthasville man was charged with felony driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of an accident following an incident Sept. 28. According to a probable cause affidavit submitted by the … more

A Bellflower, Mo. Man was charged with stealing a motor vehicle following an incident on June 27. According to a probable cause affidavit filed by the Wright City Police Department, officers … more

Nolan Grooms, a Warrenton senior, was recently named the 2025 IFA 78 kg 16-18U World Champion in Baku, Azerbaijan. Not only did the 17-year-old take home one gold medal, he took home two for both his right and left arms.  more

Warren County is about to experience an unprecedented hunger crisis and local food pantries are preparing for the potential influx of clients. AGAPE Executive Director Michelle Bernth said due to cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) there will be many families in Warren County facing food insecurity. more

With winter close at hand area leaders are stepping up to help those in need face the extremely cold temperatures winter typically brings by providing warming shelters to the community. Immanuel United Church of Christ Pastor Dr. Kim Purl, who is heading up the Emergency Warming Response Center for Warren County at her church, said that the program is part of a partnership formed over the past two years. more

For the fourth consecutive year, Mercy has earned the Excellence in Patient Experience Award as the top large health system in the country for patient experience. The distinction was awarded by NRC … more

The first frost of fall is approaching, and it’s time to think about harvesting your sweet potato crop. For best results, dig sweet potatoes after the first light frost, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. This warm-season root vegetable does not tolerate cold. The table quality of sweet potatoes declines when they are harvested after temperatures drop below 50 F. more

The Warrenton Board of Aldermen voted unanimously at their meeting Oct. 21 to deny a rezoning request and planned unit development site plan for The Woodlands at Pinckney Ridge subdivision, citing that a substantial number of proposed lots did not comply with city code. more

The 2026-27 school year offers a calendar quirk that means things will be a little different than what they have been in past years. With Labor Day falling on September 7, 2026, by virtue of state law, the school year in the Warren County R-III School District cannot start before August 25, 2026. more

The Truesdale Board of Aldermen unanimously approved their annual property and liability insurance agreement with Star Insurance Company for a cost of $67,854, a 12.5 percent increase. more

A Robertsville man was charged with domestic assault, third degree following an incident Oct. 27 around 11 a.m. in Warrenton. According to a probable cause affidavit filed by the Warrenton … more

A Warrenton man was charged with leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident with property damage in excess of $1,000 and excessive blood alcohol content following an incident Oct. 28 around 4:25 … more

Five people were charged with burglary in the second degree and stealing $25,000 or more from a victim on hospice following an incident between February 1 and March 2, 2025. According to an … more