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Wright City board continues to consider zoning measures

For the second consecutive meeting, the Wright City Board of Aldermen has had to consider property owners looking to build a home in one of the city's C-4 commercial districts. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 6/27/24

Wright City approves contract for 2024 firework display

This will be the third year ARC Pyrotechnics Inc. has supplied the fireworks display. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 6/24/24

Wright City Clerk recognized for career accomplishments

Wright City Clerk Abbie Ogborn was recognized for her career accomplishments at the Wright City board meeting last Thursday. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 6/22/24

This photo was taken on May 14 showing the progress of the new Wright City High School.

New Wright City High School is still on track to open second semester

While the football and softball fields have been delayed, the school is still expected to open January of 2025. more

By Kelly Bowen, Staff Writer | 6/17/24

Wright City East Elementary starts All Kids Bike program

Wright City East Elementary has launched a fundraiser to bring bicycles to the school. more

By Kelly Bowen, Staff Writer | 6/9/24

The DNR panel at the hearing last Thursday.

Lake St. Louis residents object to AFG Wastewater Plant

The Missouri DNR held a public hearing last week for the wastewater plant. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 6/8/24

Wright City Board makes zoning decisions

During their May 23 meeting, the Wright City Board of Aldermen considered two zoning changes related to housing developments. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 6/7/24

At the Wright City High School graduation ceremony, Doug Smith, left, was recognized for his achievement as assistant superintendent by Wright City High School Principal, Matt Brooks.

Douglas Smith hired to be new administrator at Liberty Christian Academy replacing Bev Wilgus

Liberty Christian Academy opened its doors in September 2005 after the closing of Warrenton Christian School. more

By Kelly Bowen, Staff Writer | 6/5/24

Mayor Michelle Heiliger is sworn in at the May 23 Wright City Board of Aldermen meeting. Also sworn in were aldermen Karey Owens and Ramiz Hakim.

Wright City Board continues utility tax

The Wright City Board of Aldermen passed an ordinance continuing the application of the city sales tax to domestic utilities. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 6/1/24

St. John's Lutheran Church votes to divest from Good Shepherd Thrift Store, Daycare in Wright City

St. John's Lutheran Church held a congregation vote on May 19. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 5/29/24

Jade Clark, 6, left, Jason Mizgate, 3, middle, and Willow Clark, 5, right, pose for a photo in the Radio Flyer Wagon at the Big Rigs event at Wright City Middle School.

'Right up his Alley,' Wright City kids delighted at 'Big Rigs' event

The Wright City R-II School District held their annual "Big Rigs" event at the Wright City Middle School on Saturday, May 11. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 5/17/24

Saul and Elizabeth Oceguera inside the dining room at the new Pulque Mexican Restaurant in Wright City, scheduled to open May 20.

Washington Mexican restaurant expanding to Wright City

Pulque Mexican Restaurant will be opening an additional location in the old Ruiz Castillo building. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 5/15/24

Veterans Memorial at Wright City Cemetery May 21

The lives of six fallen soldiers buried in the Wright City Cemetery will be remembered during a special program Tuesday, May 21. more

5/14/24

Charges filed in sexual assault case

A Wright City man is facing multiple felony charges stemming from sexual contact with a teenage girl spanning from September 2016 to July 2018. more

5/10/24

Residents of Wright City and surrounding communities gathered on First Street for the beginning of the city's "First Fridays" celebrations. The first event included Hispanic music from Tropic Moods STL as well as the usual vendors, food and activities in honor of the Cinco de Mayo holiday.

Wright City begins First Friday celebrations

For the first time in 2024 and for the fourth year in a row, First Street in downtown Wright City played host to the First Fridays block party. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 5/8/24

Wright City receives grant from state ARPA funds for police equipment

Earlier this month, the Missouri Department of Public Safety and the Governor's office announced they would be distributing $5 million to various first responder agencies from the state's American Rescue Plan Act funds. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 5/5/24

Wright City Board of Aldermen hears concerns from proponents of thrift store and daycare

The board heard from proponents of the Little Lambs Daycare, which operates in conjunction with the Good Shepherd Thrift Store. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 5/5/24

R-II to continue participating in Career Ladder Grant Program

The Wright City R-II School District will participate in the Career Ladder Grant Program for another year. more

By Kelly Bowen, Correspondent | 5/2/24

Wright City Board of Aldermen hears plans for Proposition R funds

During their April 11 meeting the board met with Cochran Engineering to hear their proposal for the expansion of Roelker Road. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 4/26/24

Wright City Board of Aldermen approve cemetery grant, liquor license at April 11 meeting

The board approved a grant request for the cemetery to purchase four new trees among other measures. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 4/25/24

Students at Wright City East Elementary gathered outside with parents and teachers with their protective eyewear to view Monday afternoon’s eclipse.

Eyes on the Sky: Wright City East Elementary Students view partial eclipse

Wright City East Elementary students were temporarily released from class to view the eclipse Monday afternoon. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 4/12/24

Nearly 20 years later, travelers still remember Big Boy’s Restaurant in Wright City

Travelers and Missouri locals bonded over fried chicken for over 80 years at Big Boy’s Restaurant. The restaurant-turned-institution has the unlikeliest of beginnings. more

By the Warren County Historical Society | 4/8/24

Bria Prince, special education teacher at Wright City West Elementary School, was recently named Teacher of the Year in the Wright City School District. Prince is in her second year of teaching. She helps students fill in deficits in the areas of math, reading and writing. Prince has chosen to return to her hometown and give back to her community.

Wright City R-II names Teacher of Year

Bria Prince was named the Wright City R-II Teacher of the Year. more

By Cindy Gladden, Correspondent | 4/8/24

Wright City R-II to offer expanded childcare services

In the 2024-25 school year, the Wright City R-II School District will offer childcare services to families in need on late start Mondays starting at 7:15 a.m. until the start of the official school … more

By Kelly Bowen, Correspondent | 4/5/24

April 3 unofficial election results

Here are the unofficial results of the contested races from the April 3, 2024, election. more

4/2/24