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Warrenton board passes utility rate increases

The Warrenton Board of Aldermen passed the following rate increases at their Jan. 21 meeting. A public hearing for the rate increases was held at the Dec. 17 meeting, where there was no public comment. The changes are effective Feb. 1. more

1/29/25

The former site of the Mobile Gas Station, now slated to become the Warrenton Tobacco and Vape Shop, located on the west side of Highway 47 just north of Interstate 70. The store's site plan narrowly received approval at the Jan. 21 Warrenton Board of Aldermen meeting.

Warrenton board narrowly approves site plan for new tobacco and vape shop

A new tobacco and vape shop is moving forward in Warrenton after narrowly receiving approval at the Jan. 21 board of aldermen meeting in a 4-3 vote. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 1/29/25

Warrenton man involved in single-car accident

A Warrenton man was involved in a single-car accident in Warren County on the afternoon of Jan. 27. more

1/28/25

Pictured from left, Isabelle Bortz, in first, for her exploration into how singing songs affects running, Mitchell Daly, in second, for testing the effects of warming up on shot accuracy in hockey and Charlee Schwerdt, in third, for charting changes in blood pressure in reaction to different kinds of music.

Holy Rosary Catholic School holds science fair

Holy Rosary Catholic School in Warrenton recognized its students for their efforts at the annual science fair. more

1/28/25

Warrenton man seriously injured in car accident

A Warrenton man was seriously injured in a car accident on the afternoon of Jan. 24. more

1/27/25

The city of Warrenton will be hosting Ties and Tiaras, a parent-child dance

The city of Warrenton is excited to announce the first annual Ties and Tiaras parent-child dance, a reimagined event formerly known as the Daddy-Daughter Dance. more

1/22/25

Cybersecurity expert and Warrenton resident Donnie Wendt has worked in the industry for over 20 years, first in the Marine Corps as a software developer, then with Mastercard and now with Whiteglove AI as their Virtual Chief AI Officer. He has also written a book on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence: The Cybersecurity Trinity: Artificial Intelligence, Automation and Active Cyber Defense.

Cybersecurity expert, Warrenton resident outlines potential dangers of AI scams

Cybersecurity expert and Warrenton resident Donnie Wendt warns that people may be vulnerable to scams run using artificial intelligence models that have become increasingly common in the last year. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 1/17/25

Warrenton man involved in three-car accident in St. Charles County

A Warrenton man, 18, was involved in a three-car accident on the evening of Jan. 15. more

1/16/25

St. Louis man charged in connection to 2021 theft

A St. Louis man, Brandon Allen, was charged with stealing $750 or more, a felony. more

1/16/25

Warren County R-III adopts new Continuous School Improvement Plan

The Warren County R-III Board of Education recently amended a new CSIP (Continuous School Improvement Plan) that will be implemented by the 2025-26 school year. The new plan will also be used for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years. more

Kelly Bowen, Staff Writer | 1/16/25

Kansas man injured in single-car accident in Warren County

A Kansas man was injured in a single-car accident on Interstate 70 on the morning of Jan. 14. more

1/15/25

Chloe Rion, front, and Sadie Sweet enjoyed the winter weather in Warren County by sledding at Binkley Park in Warrenton. Warren County was blanketed by several inches of snow during a winter storm that traveled through the area from late in the evening on Jan. 4 to the early morning of Jan. 5.

Warrenton residents take advantage of winter weather for some snowy fun

Warren County was blanketed with snow last weekend, and that weather has continued into this week. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 1/12/25

Warrenton man charged with domestic assault

A Warrenton man was charged with third-degree domestic assault in connection to an incident that occurred on the morning of Jan. 8. more

1/9/25

Two Warrenton teenagers injured in Franklin County car accident

Two Warrenton teenagers were involved in a Franklin County car accident on the morning of Jan. 4. more

1/6/25

The property on Highway 47 in Warrenton where developers plan to construct a new Dobbs Tire and Auto Center. The first steps of that process were taken at the Dec. 17 Warrenton Board of Aldermen meeting where they received approval for a zoning change among other measures.

Dobbs Tire and Auto Center moving forward in Warrenton

The Warrenton Board of Aldermen approved a zoning change request at their Dec. 17 meeting, paving the way for a new Dobbs Tire and Auto Center to open in the city. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 1/3/25

Warrenton board approves 2025 budget

The 2025 Warrenton budget was approved at the Dec. 17 board of aldermen meeting, allocating funds for city departments until December of next year. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 1/2/25

Warrenton board votes to raise pay for aldermen

The Warrenton Board of Aldermen voted to increase aldermen pay from $400 a month, or $4,800 a year, to $600 a month, or $7,200 a year. more

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

Leah Guss, of Truxton, works with Lewis-Bade Inc. in Warrenton as part of their field-to-finish survey crew. She was the first recipient of the St. Louis Chapter of the Missouri Society of Professional Surveyors’ scholarship as she furthers her education at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. Pictured, from left: Leah Guss, Scholarship Committee Chairman Josh Saunders and Scholarship Board Members Bob Boyer and Kevin DeSain.

Missouri Society of Professional Surveyors St. Louis Chapter awards first scholarship to Truxton resident

Missouri Society of Professional Surveyors St. Louis Chapter awards first scholarship to Truxton resident more

12/31/24

Alzheimer's Support Group starting in Warrenton

Beginning in January 2025, an Alzheimer’s support group will be meeting monthly to give both caregivers and their loved ones an opportunity to share with others and their loved ones who are experiencing dementia. more

12/31/24

Warrenton board awards bid for wastewater treatment plant expansion

The Warrenton Board of Aldermen awarded the bid for their upcoming wastewater treatment plant expansion to KCI Construction Company for $16.982 million at their Dec. 17 meeting. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 12/29/24

Warrenton board holds public hearings on water, sewer rate increases

The Warrenton Board of Aldermen held two public hearings regarding increases to rates for water and sewer services provided by the city at their Dec. 17 meeting. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 12/28/24

Warrenton man charged with stalking, harassment

A Warrenton man, Bobby Thomas, 50, was charged with stalking and harassment, both felonies, and trespassing, a misdemeanor, on Dec. 26 after he was seen near the victim’s property by a witness via security cameras. more

12/27/24

The newly released rendering of proposed changes to the Highway 47 interchange with Interstate 70 in Warrenton as part of the Improve I-70 project: Warrenton to Wentzville facing north.

MoDOT releases renderings for updated Highway 47 interchange

The changes will include the complete replacement of the Highway 47 overpass on Interstate 70. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 12/22/24

Warren County R-III receives clean audit with one finding

The Warren County R-III Board of Education recently reviewed and approved their audit. more

By Kelly Bowen, Staff Writer | 12/21/24

Warrenton man involved in three-car accident in St. Charles County

A Warrenton man, 55, was involved in a three-car accident on Interstate 70 in St. Charles County. more

12/20/24