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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

The former Denny's location, where signage was removed on March 3. Casa Tequila plans to occupy the building at the beginning of next year.

Warrenton Denny’s closes, Casa Tequila plans to move in

The Warrenton Denny’s officially closed its doors on March 3, as workers removed the signage from the building and locked the doors that afternoon. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 3/22/25

Innsbrook residents have options in wide field for board of trustee elections

Innsbrook residents will have their choice between seven candidates for three available seats on the board of trustees during the April 8 municipal election. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 3/22/25

Wright City man involved in three-car accident in St. Charles County

A Wright City man, 54, was involved in a car accident with a Wentzville woman, 37, and a Wentzville man, 29, on the afternoon of March 20, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more

3/21/25

Four candidates run for two open seats on the Wright City R-II School Board

The Wright City R-II School Board election on April 8 will feature a competitive race with four candidates seeking two open seats. Incumbents Austin Jones and Mary Groeper are aiming for re-election, … more

By Kelly Bowen, Staff Writer | 3/21/25

Warrenton citywide traffic study remains open

The city of Warrenton is still soliciting responses to their citywide traffic study. more

3/21/25

Two contested races for Warrenton Board of Aldermen to be decided in April 8 election

Warrenton Candidates: Steven Cullom and Christine Wait in Ward II and Roger Romaker and Melissa Jepsen in Ward III will compete for two contested seats in the April 8 election. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 3/20/25

LOCAL SCENE: upcoming events in Warren County this week

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

3/20/25

County Collector’s office receiving applications for Senior Tax Credit

The Warren County Collector’s office has been accepting applications for the Senior Tax Credit, made available by SB 190, since March 3 and Collector Julie Schaumberg said the process is running smoothly. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 3/20/25