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Sunday, Jan. 25 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Warrenton: Disturbance Ridgetrail Dr., Warrenton: Sexual assault Veterans Memorial Parkway, Warrenton: Disturbance … more

2/8/26

Defendant Kenneth Lee Simpson reacts to the jury’s recommendation of the death penalty on Friday, Jan. 30 at the Franklin County Judicial Center in Union. It took the jury over 8 hours to come to this decision.

Simpson receives death penalty for killing Hermann police officer

A jury recommended Kenneth Lee Simpson be sentenced to death Friday evening in Franklin County Circuit Court. After over 8 hours of deliberation, a Greene County jury unanimously decided … more

By Christopher Parker Washington Missourian | 2/8/26

Warrenton sophomore Ava Schneider (5) has played some valuable minutes this season for the Warriors. She, like so many others on her team, has had to battle injuries, but the hope is that Coach Hannah Logan’s now-healthy team is ready to gain momentum.

Now healthy, Warrenton girls hope to be ready to roll

Looking at the Warrenton girls' basketball roster, if someone were to pick a name from that group, there would, more likely than not, be an injury associated with that player this season. As the … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 2/7/26

MoDOT seeks input on truck parking project

The Missouri Department of Transportation hosted an informational meeting Wednesday, Jan. 28 at Wright City Middle School to discuss a project to expand and improve truck parking along Interstate 70, … more

By William Carroll, Editor | 2/7/26

Liberty Christian senior forward Willy Mueller (20) had another impressive night on Thursday, leading the Eagles in the team’s loss at Winfield.

Hot start chilled by poor free-throw shooting in Liberty Christian loss

For nearly a quarter and a half of Liberty Christian’s game Thursday, senior forward Willy Mueller and his teammates got anything and everything they wanted against host Winfield. For as good … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 2/6/26

Warrenton senior guard Jay Sanders has played an integral role in helping the Warrenton boys basketball team through an otherwise tough season. Sanders’ personal nature has left his teammates and coaches in a better place, they’ve said.

Sanders provides emotional spark for Warrenton

As the members of the St. James boys basketball team ran out onto the court for the championship game of the 47 th annual Hermann Invitational, they were met with an uncommon sight. Having just … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 2/6/26

Truesdale receives check for vehicle wrecked in October

The Truesdale Board of Aldermen got some good news recently as the insurance check for the city truck that was totaled following an accident in October finally arrived. According to Mayor Jerry … more

By William Carroll, Editor | 2/6/26

Warren County BackStoppers returns for 14th year

Warren County BackStoppers returns later this month for its 14 th annual dinner and auction, which will take place Saturday, Feb. 21 at the St. Ignatius Community Center in Concord Hill. The … more

By William Carroll, Editor | 2/6/26

New school completion will benefit Warren County R-III early childhood program

Angel Johnson is about to get a lot busier – and she wouldn’t have it any other way. The Director of the Warren County R-III Early Childhood and Special Education (ECSE) program said she’s … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 2/6/26

R-II elementary, middle schools to reconfigure for 2026-27

With projected growth in student enrollment in the coming years, the Wright City R-II School District has devised a plan to better accommodate potential changes in student population. At the … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 2/5/26

Jim Hardy’s Legacy Lives On at Warrenton Wrestling Tournament

The noise inside the Warrenton High School gym sounds like any other winter wrestling tournament with shoes squeaking on mats, coaches barking instructions and teammates clapping encouragement. … more

By Jeremy Housewright, Staff Writer | 2/5/26

Local Scene-Upcoming events in Warren County

Thursday, February 5 Warren County Commission, County Administration Building, 9 a.m. Reese’s Reads Book Club, Warrenton Scenic Regional Library, 5:30 p.m. Grief Group, Martin … more

2/4/26

Marcus Greene attempts a layup during a game earlier this season for the Warrenton Warriors. The Warriors were victorious on Tuesday evening.

Warren County boys' teams complete clean sweep

Tuesday night was a good night for the boys' basketball teams in Warren County, as all three – Warrenton, Wright City and Liberty Christian – emerged victorious in their games. WARRENTON 60, … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 2/4/26

Photo Credit: Lyle Whitworth Photography

Cuivre River Electric Cooperative’s President/CEO appointed to statewide committee

Cuivre River Electric Cooperative President/CEO Doug Tracy was appointed as a district representative to the 2025-26 term of the Legislative and Government Relations Committee of the Association of … more

2/3/26

Cost of future Missouri school funding formula unclear as task force continues work

Missouri’s method for determining state aid for public schools is poised for substantial change, as a task force drafting the new funding formula began on Monday to synthesize four months of … more

By Annelise Hanshaw Missouri Independent | 2/2/26

Warren County Sheriff’s report

Sunday, Jan. 18 Cotton Rd./N. Stringtown Rd., Foristell: Suspicious activity State Highway B, Warrenton: Domestic Stracks Church Rd., Wright City: Suspicious activity … more

2/1/26

Liberty Christian freshman guard Bristol Barron (1) has played an integral role in helping the Eagles improve as the season has gone along. Now in her second season playing varsity basketball, Barron aims to keep growing on the hardwood and on the soccer pitch, where her heart lies, in the spring.

Youthful Barron growing into the game for Liberty Christian

As a freshman in her second year playing basketball at Liberty Christian Academy, Bristol Barron has worked hard to fine-tune her mental approach to the game and to life, in general. It’s … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 2/1/26

Wright City Elementary students are greeted by a member of the Wright City Fire Protection District during the district’s recent safety drills.

First responders aid in preparedness for R-II students, staff

As students of varying ages, many school children often dread or walk through school safety drills with little interest. For Wright City junior Brody Buttry, the R-II district-wide safety … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 1/31/26

Innsbrook trustees approve snow removal contract, meet the candidates forum

The Innsbrook Board of Trustees unanimously approved the terms of an agreement with Pezz LLC for snow removal services at Village Hall, subject to approval by the company, during the board’s Jan. … more

By William Carroll, Editor | 1/31/26

Liberty Christian's Ryder Carlisle takes the ball inside the lane during a game earlier this season. The Eagles are currently 16-5 on the year.

Liberty Christian rolls to victory as conference tournament approaches

As the days dwindle before the MAC tournament in early February, the Liberty Christian Academy boys' basketball team is working hard to secure wins to improve its seeding. While the Eagles … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 1/30/26

Significant tax revenues totaling over $77 million projected for data center project

The Warrenton data center project could result in over $77 million in new annual property tax revenues to local taxing districts, according to Greater Warren County Economic Development Council … more

By William Carroll, Editor | 1/30/26

Aurora Peoples Caldwell takes the ball past an Orchard Farm defender during Friday’s game. Warrenton lost the contest, dropping to 5-8 on the season.

Strong start fades for Warrenton girls in loss

For eight minutes on Friday, the Warrenton girls basketball team authored a best-seller. The problem was that, unlike the team’s recent games, in which the Warriors would fall behind and then … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 1/30/26

Warrenton's Zayden Teson wins a match in a dual earlier this season. Teson has been a big part of the Warriors success this season.

Warrenton boys win back-to-back GAC North duals titles

For the second straight season, the Warrenton boys wrestling team proved itself to be the cream of the crop in GAC North wrestling. The Warriors came away with a second straight conference dual … more

By Jim Faasen, Correspondent | 1/29/26

Google named as end user for second Montgomery County site

Google will be the end user for Project Spade, the second of two data center projects to be located in Montgomery County. The planned Google data center will be in the southeast quadrant of the … more

By William Carroll, Editor | 1/29/26

Town Hall meeting to be held in Montgomery County Jan. 29 on planned mega site

Community members will host a town hall meeting on January 29 at 7 p.m. in the Montgomery County High School gymnasium. This will be an open forum to discuss the 5,000-acre proposed mega site in … more

1/29/26