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Nine years ago, on Feb. 14, 2014, Shawn Kavanagh of Bellflower was arrested for the killing of two women, Tara Lynn Fifer and Lexy Vandiver, and 7-year-old Mason Vandiver, as well as the severe …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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3/9/23
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Community leaders believe the Warren County R-III School District is on the right track in exploring the possibility of constructing a new elementary school through a no-tax increase bond …
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3/7/23
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Truesdale Mayor Chris Watson says he wants the city to pursue new methods of protecting the crossing guards who help children safely travel to and from school every day. City leaders said they have …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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3/6/23
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As the now-notorious Chinese spy balloon was slowly making its way across the sky of central Missouri in early February, it was being shadowed by an American U-2 spy plane, the federal government …
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3/3/23
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Wright City aldermen have granted the first of several approvals needed for construction of new townhomes behind the city’s DG Market/Dollar General store.
Aldermen voted 4-0 on Feb. 23 to …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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3/3/23
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Voters who want to participate in local elections for several tax issues and leadership positions need to be registered to vote by March 8. Local elections will take place on April 4.
There are …
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3/3/23
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Many who are active in community events around Warren County may recognize Stacey Blondin, co-owner of Main Street Real Estate and Social House 227 in Warrenton. But fewer people know the breadth of …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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3/3/23
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Marthasville city leaders are considering trash hauling proposals from two companies hoping to secure a three-year contract with the city. The two competitors are Marthasville’s current trash …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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3/3/23
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A driver from Fulton died from injuries suffered in a crash on Interstate 70 in Warren County on March 1, according to the Missouri Highway Patrol.
The driver, Wendell M. Belisle, 32, was taken to …
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3/2/23
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Chart-topping country musician Joe Nichols will headline the Warrenton Fall Festival entertainment this year, the city announced last week.
Nichols has been recording country hits for two …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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3/2/23
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In his annual “State of the State” address in January, Gov. Mike Parson announced that he is making it a priority to push for an $859 million project to add an extra lane on Interstate 70 …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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3/2/23
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The Wright City R-II School Board last week approved a change order increasing costs for an expansion at East Elementary.
The R-II board unanimously approved change orders to change the type …
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John Rohlf, Staff Writer
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2/27/23
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The Warren County Health Department is excited to announce the release of the organization’s new smartphone application.
This app will serve as a new way for the health department to …
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2/27/23
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The Marthasville Board of Aldermen has voted to approve a pay raise for the city’s mayor, with one alderman opposing the change while three voted in favor.
The mayor’s pay will …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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2/24/23
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When Missourians voted to legalize recreational marijuana in November, they also voted to expunge the criminal records of anyone who had previously been convicted for offenses that are no longer …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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2/24/23
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The non-profit community board that oversees the Warren County Tribute to Veterans Memorial (TTVM) in Warrenton is seeking additional community support to care for the monument that honors all …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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2/24/23
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Following a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Marthasville Area Chamber of Commerce is again sponsoring a prayer breakfast for the Daniel Boone area. It will take place at the St. Paul’s UCC …
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2/24/23
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A Warrenton man was arrested and charged last week with starting fires in the basement of a home on Second Street, leading to a confrontation with police.
Jedrick I. Smith, 35, is now charged with …
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2/24/23
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The Warren County R-III School Board approved an agreement with the Wentzville School District earlier this month to receive assistance with R-III’s Parents as Teachers program.
The …
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John Rohlf, Staff Writer
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2/24/23
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The Missouri department that oversees sales tax collection across the state has quickly abandoned a previous ruling on marijuana sales taxes, leaving a key question completely in the hands of …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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2/23/23
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A family-owned restaurant that has brought Wright City the joy of Mexican food for more than 30 years announced last week that it is shutting down.
The owners of Ruiz Castillo Mexican Restaurant, …
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2/23/23
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The city of Truesdale has agreed to allow an economic advisory firm to seek an estimated $1 million state grant on the city’s behalf. In exchange, the firm would be paid a small percentage of …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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2/21/23
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Wright City leaders are gathering a public petition to ask the Warren County government to change its rules that allow rentable self-storage facilities to be established on nearly any agricultural …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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2/20/23
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In the wake of Missouri’s constitutional amendment legalizing recreational marijuana in 2022, and the beginning of recreational marijuana sales this month, local cities are taking action …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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2/18/23
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A gift of two books of historical records from more than a century ago was recently donated to the Marthasville Fire Protection District (MFPD).
Karen (Kehr) Dawson, who once lived above the …
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Cindy Gladden, Correspondent
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2/18/23
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