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Wright City man involved in Lincoln County car accident

A Wright City man, 22, and a 30-year-old Winfield man were involved in a car accident in Lincoln County on the evening of March 30, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more

3/31/25

Warrenton man charged with domestic assault, property damage

Warren County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a physical domestic assault in progress on the afternoon of March 28. more

3/31/25

Warrenton board enacts significant changes to variance fees

The application fees for a residential or commercial variance in Warrenton have increased from $125 to $1,500, after the board approved the measure at its March 18 meeting. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 3/31/25

Warrenton student scores perfect 36 on ACT

Alice Briggs, a senior at Warrenton High School earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36 on her ACT test. Roughly one quarter of 1% of students who take the ACT earn a top … more

3/31/25

One individual deceased, another saved in water rescue March 29

Firefighters with the Warrenton Fire Protection District responded to a water rescue late Saturday night. more

3/30/25

Warrenton board votes to sunset half-cent capital improvement sales tax

The Warrenton Board of Aldermen voted to sunset one of the city’s two half-cent sales taxes for capital improvements at their March 18 meeting. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 3/30/25

Wright City R-II School Board member Mary Groeper wins advocacy award

Wright City R-II School Board Treasurer Mary Groeper was awarded the Carter D. Ward Excellence in Advocacy Award by the Missouri School Board Association (MSBA) on March 11. more

3/30/25

R-III approves negotiated agreement for teacher pay, among other items

The Warren County R-III Board of Education recently approved its 2025-26 Negotiated Agreement with a unanimous 7-0 vote on March 13. more

By Kelly Bowen, Staff Writer | 3/29/25

Warren County elected officials break ground on the Improve I-70 Project #2: Warrenton to Wentzville at the eastbound weigh station on I-70 east of Foristell on March 20. Pictured, from left: Warrenton Mayor Eric Schlueter, District One Commissioner Matt Flake, Ward I Alderman Larry Corder, Presiding Commissioner Joe Gildehaus and District 2 Commissioner Dave Mikus.

MoDOT holds groundbreaking for Improve I-70 Project #2: Warrenton to Wentzville

Local and state officials met at the eastbound weigh station on Interstate 70 just east of Foristell on March 20 to break ground on the Improve I-70 Project #2: Warrenton to Wentzville. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 3/29/25

Dispatchers at work at the Warren County Emergency Communications Center. They currently have four dispatchers on staff at any given time, with the passage of the sales tax increase, they would add an additional dispatcher to each shift.

Warren County 911 Dispatch seeking sales tax increase on April 8 election

The Warren County Emergency Communications Center, which operates 911 dispatch in the county, will be seeking a quarter-cent sales tax increase on the April 8 ballot. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 3/28/25

Voters will decide on Prop G in April election

A $11-million no-tax increase bond measure, also known as Prop G, will be decided by voters in the April 8 election. The initiative will need a four-sevenths majority, or 57.14 percent, for … more

By Kelly Bowen, Staff Writer | 3/28/25

Wright City man charged with possession of child pornography

A Wright City man previously indicted for child sex abuse was charged with possession of child pornography. more

3/27/25

LOCAL SCENE: upcoming events in Warren County this week

The following is a list of upcoming events in Warren County this week. more

3/27/25

The Future Land Use Map proposed by Village Planner Todd Streiler and the Innsbrook Planning and Zoning Commission. It is important to note this map is a draft and is still subject to change.

Preliminary survey results guiding completion of Innsbrook comprehensive plan

Discussion at the March 11 Innsbrook town hall meeting centered on the preliminary results of the survey sent out to village residents. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 3/27/25

Firefighters combat the remains of a blaze at the Abundant Life Church property on March 18.

Warrenton Fire Protection District returns to voters again with two ballot measures on April 8 election

Warrenton voters will be asked once again to approve two ballot measures for the Warrenton Fire Protection District. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 3/27/25

Innsbrook's new village hall, which is still under construction.

Innsbrook board signs financing agreement for new village hall

The village of Innsbrook entered into a lease financing agreement for up to $500,000 with First State Community Bank at a special meeting on March 12. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 3/26/25

Marthasville planning sidewalk improvements on Depot Street

The Marthasville Board of Aldermen voted March 19 to move forward with sidewalk improvements on Depot Street as a part of the city’s larger efforts to update their streets. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 3/26/25

Birthday Blessings holding annual Birthday Bash Donor Match Event

Birthday Blessings filled 198 requests from Adair, Montgomery and Warren County foster kids in 2024. more

3/25/25

Child Advocacy Center celebrates 25 years

Since opening their doors in 2000, The Child Advocacy Center has been a frontline responder to reports of child abuse. more

3/25/25

MoDOT launches statewide survey for long-range transportation plan and state freight and rail plan updates

The Missouri Department of Transportation is soliciting input from the public on Missouri’s transportation policies. more

3/24/25

KWRE/KFAV Program Director honored in Nashville

Mike Thomas, program and music director for KFAV-FM and KWRE-AM in Warrenton, was recently honored with the first ever CDX Star Award for Country Radio Programming by the CDX Country Traction Music Chart at the annual Country Radio Seminar in Nashville. more

3/24/25

Mrs. Katie Gentry, left, and Lydia Clodfelter, right.

Daniel Boone Elementary names Teacher of the Month

Daniel Boone named its Teacher of the Month for February. more

3/24/25

Wright City's Kyle Lewis puts in a bid for an auction item during the 25th Blue and Gold Scholarship Auction on March 15. This year's event raised $130,000 for potential Wright City High School seniors that will attend college.

Blue and Gold proves to be a success

The Blue and Gold Scholarship Auction, a beloved annual event, proved to be another outstanding success this year. On March 15, Wright City parents, administrators, community members and friends gathered in their best “Lasso and Lace” attire for an evening of fundraising. more

By Kelly Bowen, Staff Writer | 3/23/25

Several uncontested races will also be on the ballot April 8

There are a number of candidates around the county who will be running for reelection unopposed including board seats in Truesdale, Wright City, Warrenton and Marthasville. more

3/23/25

MoDOT: Westbound I-70 ramp off Highway 47 to see nighttime closures next week

The westbound on ramp from Interstate 70 to Highway 47 will see nighttime closures next week. more

3/23/25