A local advocate for emergency housing and homeless services is calling on cities along Warren County’s suburban corridor to become more invested in solutions for a persistent issue of …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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3/10/23
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Scenic Regional Library’s second annual Community Read program is fast approaching, and local libraries are busy preparing. The goal of the Community Read is to build a bond within our …
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3/10/23
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A federal judge on Tuesday struck down a controversial Missouri law — known as the Second Amendment Preservation Act — that penalizes police for enforcing federal gun laws.
U.S. …
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Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent
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3/10/23
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The annual Boone Area Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast was held Tuesday, Feb. 28, at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Marthasville. The proceeds from the breakfast support the Washington …
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Cindy Gladden, Correspondent
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3/10/23
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The Wright City R-II school board recently approved adding three full-time positions for the 2023-2024 school year.
The Wright City R-II board voted 5-0 to approve adding the full-time …
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3/10/23
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A Marthasville man was arrested and charged last week for counterfeiting and other crimes after allegedly using fake cash to buy items at a local store.
Shawn J. Summers, 50, was arrested March 2 …
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3/10/23
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Warrenton-area voters curious about a proposed $10 million bond issue for the Warrenton Fire Protection District will have two chances to get their questions answered ahead of local elections coming …
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3/10/23
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Wright City officials say they still don’t have clarity on who, if anyone, owns a street on the north side of the city that is crumbling into a trail of ruts and potholes. Without an answer to …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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3/9/23
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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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