Thursday, January 1 Reese’s Reads Book Club, Warrenton Scenic Regional Library, 5:30 p.m. Warrenton Lions Club Meeting, 6 p.m. Grief Group, Martin Funeral Home Warrenton, 6-7:30 p.m. … more

The two people shot and killed Monday night were in a romantic relationship as more details have been released in the aftermath of an apparent double homicide and suicide that left three people dead. … more

An investigation is ongoing into an apparent double homicide and suicide that left three people dead, according to area media reports. The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis was activated … more

At the December meeting of the Wright City R-II School Board, Joe Purl with the Wright City Community Food Pantry recognized senior Karsten Uhl with the ‘I Am Second Award,’ sponsored by Kelly … more

Sunday, Dec. 14 Kerland Dr., Wright City: Domestic stabbing Stone Creek Ln., Wright City: Domestic disturbance Veterans Memorial Pkwy., Warrenton: Motor vehicle accident, non-injury State Highway 47/Augusta Bottom Rd., Marthasville: Traffic complaint State Highway 47, Warrenton: Suspicious activity Ridgewood Dr., Wright City: Assault more

The Warren County R-III School District has brought itself into compliance with state statutes governing the payment of substitute teachers, which will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026. Missouri House Bill 567, signed by Governor Mike Kehoe into law on July 10, repealed statewide earned paid sick time and modified the state's minimum wage law. The current rate of $13.75 will rise to $15.00. more

A Jefferson City man suffered minor injuries following an accident Dec. 24. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol traffic crash report, a 2001 Chrysler 300 driven by a 38-year-old man … more

The high school basketball season is a long one and any way student-athletes can find to improve their close-knit nature can only benefit the team. more

Area Edward Jones branches recently delivered donations to Operation Backpack to help fill in the gap of those struggling with food insecurity. The Edward Jones offices of Glenda Buxton, Danielle Diller, Shelley Vogelgesang along with Adam Lawler and Ashley Grelle invited clients to drop off donations in support of this cause. The campaign exceeded expectations thanks to the client's kindness in support of the food drive. Pictured, from left, are Shelley Vogelgesang, Danielle Diller, Ashley Grelle and Adam Lawler. more

Candidates have begun filing for a number of seats for the April 2026 municipal election. The next general municipal election in Warren County will be held April 7, 2025 and there are a number of local seats available. Filing opened at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, and will be open until Tuesday, Dec. 30. See specific filing dates and hours below. more

Thursday, December 25  Coffee and Connect, Wright City Scenic Regional Library, 9:30 a.m RSVP Community Christmas Dinner, Warrenton Elks Lodge #2662, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.  Saving … more

An accident on Interstate 70 near mile marker 203 Monday afternoon resulted in the death of a 63-year-old Warrenton man. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol traffic crash report, a … more

The following students were named WOW winners at Warrior Ridge Elementary for the week ending Dec. 5 for being safe, respectful and responsible. Pictured are Piper, Simon, Declan, Jacob, Alley, Ayla, Francis, Louis, Liam, Charlotte, Zofia, Jaxxon, Ryan and Tanner. Emma was named Bus Rider of the Week.  more

The following students were chosen as Leaders of the Week at Daniel Boone Elementary for the week of Dec. 3. A faculty member nominated each child for modeling leadership qualities. Pictured, top row from left,Carmen Stout and Beau Smith. Second row from top, Jaxson Ellyson and Finan Murdock. Third row from top, Jada McPike, Maliyah Gee, Holly Kelly and Wyatt Mordt. Bottom row, Bentley Schutte-Heffner, Gavin Wolgamott, Willow Murray and Sophia Riegel. more

Sunday, Dec. 7 Archer Rd./S. Stringtown Rd., Wright City, Suspicious activity Tall Oaks Rd./Black Oak Ln., Warrenton, Extra patrol W. Veterans Memorial Pkwy., Warrenton, Business check S. State Hwy. 94, Marthasville, Security check Ridder Rd./State Hwy. 47, Marthasville, Suspicious activity more

A Winfield man was charged with rape or attempted rape in the first degree for an incident that occurred Dec. 10, 2019. According to a probable cause statement filed by the Wright City Police … more

Trina Scheltens is a phenomenal basketball player. If you ask her, though, that’s not enough for her – it’s not how she’s built. For Scheltens, a senior forward at Liberty Christian, her happiness and success aren’t contingent upon how many points she scores; it’s more about what those around her achieve and how the team finds collective fulfillment. more

Representatives from Invenergy, the company responsible for the Split-Rail solar project, said they are still on course to go live prior to July 1, 2026 during the Dec. 11 Warren County Commission meeting. more

Local taxing districts voiced confusion about payments under the Chapter 100 agreement with American Foods Group’s America’s Heartland Packing facility in Warren County during the Warren County Commission meeting Dec. 11. more

Based upon a recent filing by the Warren County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, it appears former Warren County assessor Wendy (Nordwald) Kozma will remain in the Warren County Jail until her … more

Thursday, December 18 Veterans Breakfast, Oak Pointe of Warrenton, 8 a.m. RSVP: 636-456-6464 Warren County Commission, County Administration Building, 9 a.m. Kids Club: Christmas … more

It was a dominant offensive night for the Liberty Christian boys basketball team on Tuesday. Playing at Crosspoint Christian in Villa Ridge, the Eagles earned the 88-60 victory. The trio of … more

Leyton Trentmann, 5, and his little brother Leo, 2, enjoyed sitting in the Santa sleigh Saturday, Dec. 6. Each year Marthasville firefighters visit neighborhoods in their district, bringing Santa along for a pre-Christmas visit.  The final Santa visit day will be Saturday, Dec. 13 beginning at 8 a.m. Neighborhoods scheduled include Concord Hill, Holstein, Treloar and Dutzow. more

The Missouri Department of Transportation invites Missouri students in grades K-12 to help fight litter in Missouri—and to have creative and educational fun—by participating in the 2026 “Yes You CAN Make Missouri Litter-Free” trash-can-decorating contest. The contest is part of MoDOT’s annual “No MOre Trash!” statewide litter campaign, which is held in April.   more

A Leasburg man was injured when his vehicle traveled off southbound Route TT north of Berg Valley Friday evening around 8:30 p.m. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol traffic crash … more