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The annual Strassenbash festival is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3, at Diekroger Park in Wright City, with a “Happy Birthday” theme for this year’s event.
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By Jonathan Riley, Editor
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10/1/26
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The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Missouri must use its 2022 congressional district map for the November 2026 election, meaning Warren County voters will be split between the Second and Third districts.
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By Jonathan Riley, Editor
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9/30/26
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This week is a big one for celebrations between the two Warren County high schools.
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By Jim Faasen, Correspondent
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9/30/26
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A Wright City man faces criminal charges stemming from an incident earlier this year when he allegedly wielded an axe in a threatening manner and damaged another man’s camper.
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9/28/26
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After initially tabling the proposal last month, the Wright City Planning & Zoning Commission was scheduled to reconsider a consolidation plat Sept. 21 for 58 acres of land, at least part of which is planned for development of an asphalt plant, but the approval has again been delayed.
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By Jonathan Riley, Editor
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9/25/26
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A Warrenton man faces felony charges after allegedly attempting to hit someone with his vehicle, then later fleeing from police.
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9/21/26
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An ambulance driver and passenger were injured in a crash that also involved a dump truck Friday, Sept. 18, on Interstate 70 in Wright City, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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9/21/26
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At the district’s August school board meeting, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction Dr. Holly Broadway-Yates briefed the board on the program's current status through a program evaluation.
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By Jim Faasen, Correspondent
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9/21/26
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Plans for a new subdivision appear to be moving forward in Wright City following a public hearing on a proposed annexation of close to 90 acres for the new development.
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By Jonathan Riley, Editor
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9/18/26
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A Wright City man is facing a felony charge after allegedly stealing more than $24,000 from the FastLane gas station convenience store located at 1010 N State Highway 47 in Warrenton, where he was general manager.
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9/14/26
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Criminal charges have been filed against a Warrenton man in connection with an incident earlier this year when he allegedly impersonated a police officer.
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9/13/26
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A Texas man was injured in a crash on Interstate 70 east of Wright City on Friday, Sept. 11, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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9/12/26
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A Hazelwood man is facing a first-degree murder charge in St. Francois County, among other felony charges both there and in Warren County, after he was found covered in blood by Wright City police on Interstate 70 in the early morning hours of Sept. 4.
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By Jonathan Riley
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9/11/26
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While Elisabeth Thompson may be taking on some different duties within the Wright City R-II School District, it isn’t as if they’ll be new ones for her.
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By Jim Faasen, Correspondent
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9/11/26
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The City of Wright City and developers of a proposed asphalt plant have responded to a lawsuit filed in July seeking an injunction and declaratory judgment to prevent plans for the facility from moving forward.
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By Jonathan Riley, Editor
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9/10/26
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Woofstock, a festival celebrating “Peace, Love, and Paws” that has grown into a favorite community event since it began 10 years ago, returns to Diekroger Park in Wright City this Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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By Jonathan Riley, Editor
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9/9/26
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Warren County taxing entities have recently approved participation in the new Warren County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan. The plan, updated every five years, allows local governments and school districts to apply for federal and state funding in the wake of disasters.
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By Jonathan Riley, Editor
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9/8/26
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What started as a simple request from Wright City resident Judy Lagemann has grown into a source of community pride, helped along by two fourth graders at West Elementary.
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By Jim Faasen, Correspondent
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9/6/26
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Beginning September 14, crews working on the Improve I‑70 Warrenton to Wentzville Project will temporarily close Veterans Memorial Parkway (the I‑70 South Outer Road) for 30 days to construct the connections to the new roundabout east of Wright City.
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9/5/26
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The Wright City Board of Aldermen approved a new ordinance Thursday, Aug. 27, regulating any future data centers that developers may want to bring to town.
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By Jonathan Riley, Editor
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9/4/26
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Wright City police will likely soon start recruiting underage confidential informants to conduct compliance checks at area convenience stores and similar businesses to ensure retailers are asking for identification when selling alcohol and tobacco products.
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By Jonathan Riley, Editor
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9/4/26
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At its Aug. 27 meeting, the Wright City School Board held a special hearing to set the annual tax rate for fiscal year (FY) 2027.
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By Jim Faasen, Correspondent
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9/4/26
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Following discussion at last week’s regular Wright City Board of Aldermen meeting, and a special meeting Monday, Aug. 31, the board approved a 2026 tax rate of $0.8665 per $100 of assessed valuation.
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By Jonathan Riley, Editor
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9/3/26
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A Wright City man is facing multiple felony charges for unlawful firearm possession after a search of his home by the East Central Drug Task Force.
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9/2/26
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Eastbound traffic will shift right and westbound traffic will shift left onto the newly constructed pavement for the future eastbound I-70 to allow crews to construct all westbound lanes simultaneously.
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9/2/26
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