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MoDOT to close on lane on eastbound I-70 between Warrenton and Foristell overnight starting April 6

The Missouri Department of Transportation will close one eastbound lane on Interstate 70 from the Route MM/Warrenton Boulevard interchange to the St. Charles County line. more

4/5/25

Lieutenant Brad Angert dons his Kevlar vest with the help of EMT and WCAD Community Relations Coordinator Grant Krull. The district purchased 36 vests through a $55,000 state ARPA grant.

Warren County Ambulance District receives state ARPA grant for kevlar vests

The Warren County Ambulance District received a $55,000 state ARPA grant to purchase Kevlar vests for EMS personnel to use in the field. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 4/4/25

Progress being made on safety upgrades to Roelker Road

Stop signs will be placed on Roelker Road and Horseshoe Court along with the entrance to the Wright City High School after an ordinance was approved by the Wright City Board of Aldermen at its March 27 meeting. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 4/4/25

LOCAL SCENE: upcoming events in Warren County this week

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

4/3/25

Wright City residents to vote on marijuana sales tax in April 8 election

Wright City voters will decide whether or not to impose a 3% sales tax on recreational marijuana sales. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 4/3/25

Contested race for Truesdale Aldermen seats emerges

Two write-in candidates, Ellen Wortham and Charlie Morrow, have joined the race for two open seats on the Truesdale Board of Aldermen against incumbent Kari Hartley. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 4/3/25

Marthasville board removes licensing requirements for pets

The Marthasville Board of Aldermen voted to remove licensing requirements for dogs and cats at their March 19 meeting. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 4/2/25

Truesdale board loosens restrictions on chicken ownership

The Truesdale Board of Aldermen enacted long-anticipated changes to their ordinance regulating residential chicken ownership at their March 26 meeting. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 4/2/25

Warrenton man charged with domestic assault, kidnapping

Brian Gibson, 36, of Warrenton, was charged with second-degree domestic assault and second-degree kidnapping, both felonies, stemming from an incident on the evening of March 30. more

4/1/25

Fulton woman injured in two-car accident in Warren County

A Fulton woman, 70, was injured in a two-car accident in Warren County in the late afternoon of March 31, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more

4/1/25

Warren County Historical Society hosting exhibit of Billy Lee Collections

The Warren County Historical Society is proud to host an exhibit of Wright City native Billy Lee’s rare custard glass collection, alongside a selection of instruments he meticulously crafted including his first fiddle. more

4/1/25

Pictured: Harley Taylor, left, and her daughter, Katie Taylor, right, serve food at Holy Rosary's fish fry.

Holy Rosary Catholic Church continues fish fries

Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Warrenton continued to hold its annual fish fries on March 21. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 4/1/25

Wright City man involved in Lincoln County car accident

A Wright City man, 22, and a 30-year-old Winfield man were involved in a car accident in Lincoln County on the evening of March 30, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more

3/31/25

Warrenton board enacts significant changes to variance fees

The application fees for a residential or commercial variance in Warrenton have increased from $125 to $1,500, after the board approved the measure at its March 18 meeting. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 3/31/25

One individual deceased, another saved in water rescue March 29

Firefighters with the Warrenton Fire Protection District responded to a water rescue late Saturday night. more

3/30/25

Warrenton board votes to sunset half-cent capital improvement sales tax

The Warrenton Board of Aldermen voted to sunset one of the city’s two half-cent sales taxes for capital improvements at their March 18 meeting. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 3/30/25

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

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