Warrenton city officials spent some time during their meeting Nov. 4 asking a series of questions to Ameren representative Rob Dixon about the potential effects of a proposed data center coming to the area. more

The Warrenton football team’s season came to a close on Nov. 7 with a 49-3 loss to Odessa in a Class 4, District 5 semifinal game.  However, despite the loss, the Warriors have accomplished a rare feat in program history – three consecutive winning seasons.  more

After several months of discussion, the company that will be building the proposed data center in Warrenton was announced as Crusoe Energy Systems. Greater Warren County Economic Development Council (GWCEDC) consultant Steve Etcher made the announcement during the Warrenton Board of Aldermen meeting Tuesday, Nov. 4. more

Despite a tough season-ending loss in district play, the Warrenton boys soccer team’s 2025 season was nothing short of significant.  The Warriors finished at 14-9, their second straight winning season and their best record since 2009, when they finished 15-9.  Warrenton’s season ended on Nov. 4 with a 2-1 loss to Lutheran St. Charles in a Class 3, District 4 quarterfinal match. The third-seeded Cougars scored a golden goal in overtime play to knock off the sixth-seeded Warriors. more

The public is invited to a service honoring all veterans to be held at American Legion Daniel Boone Post 180 at 11 a.m., Nov. 11. The guest speaker will be Mr. Dave Cochard, a U.S. Air Force pilot who flew 188 combat missions during the Vietnam War. Dave earned the Air Medal with six Silver Oak Leaf Clusters. more

A joint Warrenton Board of Aldermen and Planning and Zoning Commission meeting Oct. 30 started as a discussion on a proposed heavy industry ordinance, but morphed into a proposal to place a … more

Nolan Grooms, a Warrenton senior, was recently named the 2025 IFA 78 kg 16-18U World Champion in Baku, Azerbaijan. Not only did the 17-year-old take home one gold medal, he took home two for both his right and left arms.  more

WOW WINNERS – The following students were named WOW winners at Warrior Ridge Elementary for the week ending Oct. 24 for being safe, respectful and responsible. Pictured are Carson, Braelyn, Jaxon, Caroline, Brynlee, Jocelyn, Taylor, Ryder, Kain, Ren, Isabella, Ryker, Jack, Luna, Kash, James, Amelia, Harrison and Sylix.  more

The Warrenton Board of Aldermen voted unanimously at their meeting Oct. 21 to deny a rezoning request and planned unit development site plan for The Woodlands at Pinckney Ridge subdivision, citing that a substantial number of proposed lots did not comply with city code. more

The 2026-27 school year offers a calendar quirk that means things will be a little different than what they have been in past years. With Labor Day falling on September 7, 2026, by virtue of state law, the school year in the Warren County R-III School District cannot start before August 25, 2026. more

The 2025 Warrenton girls golf season was one marked by growth and optimism for the future.  more

The Warrenton cross country teams ended its regular season on a strong note at the Clayton Invitational on Oct. 24.  The Warriors had seven runners set personal-record times at the Clayton meet. They were  more

An Ameren Missouri representative last week said that data centers relocating to the area will not raise the rates of Ameren customers during an interview Friday, Oct. 24. more

For over 60 years, there has been a common mainstay at Friedens United Church of Christ in the form of organist Peggy Williams. Williams, who officially celebrated 60 years in the role Sept. 5, received a special presentation during the church’s worship service Sunday, Oct. 5. more

With the continued discussion of a proposed data center in the city, the Warrenton Board of Alderman discussed an ordinance submitted by Alderman Christine Wait during their Oct. 21 meeting to establish a heavy industrial use zoning classification for the city. more

The Warriors trek to a Class 4 District 5 title will begin at 7p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31. Marshall will be the opponent.  With a record of 3-6 on the season, the Owls have wins over … more

Warrenton boys soccer coach John Schulte said his team valued the experience of competing in the recent GAC Divisional Cup as its regular season comes down to its final weeks. more

Seeing the back of Warrenton teammate Matt Craven’s blonde hair come into view was just the spark Landon Neace needed at the GAC XC Conference Meet in McNair Park on Oct. 16.  more

The Warrenton football team’s efforts for a three-way tie and its third consecutive GAC North title fell short on Oct. 17 in a 49-27 loss to Orchard Farm.  Warrenton ended its conference play with a 3-2 record. It dropped to 5-3 overall. more

The Warrenton Board of Aldermen held a public hearing during their regularly scheduled meeting Oct. 7 for the annexation of 1.98 acres north of Highway AA. There were no comments during a public hearing on the annexation of 1.98 acres of property located north of Highway AA. more

Those who are opposed to the data center project in Warrenton had a new line of attack during last Tuesday’s Warrenton Board of Aldermen meeting, challenging several appointments proposed to the city’s Planning and Zoning and Park boards. more

It's Homecoming week at Warrenton High School. Beginning with the annual parade and powderpuff football games on Sunday and running through the Homecoming dance Saturday, this week continues to … more