On paper, Shiriah McRoberts and her 5-foot frame may not seem imposing to the opposition. Trouble is, there isn’t a roster in the world that tracks the metrics related to a student-athlete’s … more

During wrestling season, it’s incredibly difficult for a grappler to do anything but maintain the utmost focus to be in tip-top mental and physical shape. While Wright City senior Sadie … more

After a series of challenging games, the Liberty Christian boys basketball team got a chance to take a collective breath on the basketball court on Monday. From playing tough teams at the Battle … more

Wright City aldermen approved a revised ordinance amending the city’s municipal code to restrict the issuance of permits and licenses for properties with unresolved code violations. The … more

For eight minutes of play in Winfield on Thursday, the Wright City girls basketball team played the collective game anyone around the program would have hoped to see. The problem was that after … more

The Wright City community once again showed the true meaning of the season through the success of the Wright City Toy Drive, now in its sixth year. Led by Joe Purl and the Wright City Community Food … more

In finding a new home to play football in college, Wright City senior Terrence Love said that Greenville College, which recently secured his commitment, isn’t all that different than the culture … more

Willy Mueller has been on a tear. The Liberty Christian senior forward most recently amassed 22 points and 24 rebounds as the Eagles opened the Battle of Bourbon on January 3 with the 78-56 win … more

The annual audit performed for the Wright City R-II School District revealed a clean bill of financial health. At the district’s December school board meeting, Madison Moore, manager at KPM … more

The Wright City Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a preliminary site plan and cost estimate for the city’s proposed skate park during their meeting Tuesday, Dec. 30. Mayor Michelle … more

Gettysburg Commons residents voiced concerns regarding the relocation of the Gateway Truck & Refrigeration facility to a location near their subdivision at the Bell Road and the North Service … more

Coming off a largely forgettable opening portion to the season, the Wright City girls basketball team provided a big memory in starting up the 2026 portion of the team’s schedule on Wednesday. … more

After some discussion, the Wright City Board of Aldermen approved their fiscal year 2026 budget during their meeting Dec. 30. As an initial discussion point Alderman Don Andrews said he wants to … more

A group of teens in Wright City has formed an entity they hope will continue to grow and enhance involvement in the community. The Wright City Youth Council is currently a group of 10 high school students that developed from an idea that sprung up in January of this year. more

The Wright City R-II School Board has chosen the contractor to complete the performance gym at the new high school. At the December board meeting, the body unanimously approved LCS as the … more

Ada Farrell has had her mind put to the test plenty of times throughout her high school cross country career. From running in tough Eastern Missouri Conference meets to tackling the grueling Gans Creek course at the state meet, Farrell has had her share of events that have exerted her mind as well as her body. more

The Wright City girls' basketball team fell into an old pattern on Thursday. This time, though, it came in a close game, and it ultimately cost the Wildcats a victory. Up by a point over Veritas Christian at halftime, the Wright City offense went ice cold, scoring just six second-half points in the 47-22 loss in the teams’ seventh-place game at the Orchard Farm Tournament. Ada Ferrell, who was named to the all-tournament team for her play, lamented the rough patch that, once again, did the team in. more

The public comments section at the December meeting of the Wright City R-II School Board, before a near-capacity audience, focused on a single subject. The three commenters urged the district to renew its current bus provider, Eccoride, for a new five-year services contract beginning with the 2026-27 school year. Driver Amy Kessler extolled the virtues of Eccoride. more

With a pair of tough games coming up after Christmas, senior guard Deadrick Forrest and the Warrenton boys basketball team knew they couldn’t afford to get caught up in the throes of a rivalry game … more

In the United States, between 39-40% of fourth graders perform below the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) basic level in reading, meaning they struggle with basic comprehension. The Wright City R-II School District is working to improve this number for its students. more

The Wright City girls' basketball team fell into an old pattern on Thursday. This time, though, it came in a close game, and it ultimately cost the Wildcats a victory. more

Trina Scheltens is a phenomenal basketball player. If you ask her, though, that’s not enough for her – it’s not how she’s built. For Scheltens, a senior forward at Liberty Christian, her happiness and success aren’t contingent upon how many points she scores; it’s more about what those around her achieve and how the team finds collective fulfillment. more

Representatives from the Wright City Cemetery Memorial Society came to the Dec. 11 Wright City Board of Aldermen meeting to seek assistance in repairing 33 gravestones that they said have been damaged by the city’s mowing contractor. more

As a central part of the Wright City junior varsity basketball team a season ago, Dylan Lenoir isn’t unfamiliar with success. more

Alli Vacek is a woman of many diverse talents. The Warrenton senior wrestler, who recently won her 100 th career match and now has pushed that career record to 103-39 by winning the Fort Zumwalt … more