What could have turned into an even longer headache for Wright City and for the R-II School District appears headed for a fix, thanks to a mutually agreed-upon solution between officials. Recent rains have led to continuing stormwater drainage issues and subsequent flooding on Roelker Road at the site of the new high school. more

Headed into its game at Valley Park on Wednesday, the Wright City girls basketball team was seeking its first win. Not only did the Wildcats earn the win, but they also played a nearly complete game in the 44-40 non-conference victory. more

Ryder Carlisle is one tough customer. A junior guard for the Liberty Christian boys basketball team, Carlisle revels is doing the dirty work needed to help his team win, regardless of any credit he might receive. more

Laughter, downward dogs, and a wriggling bundle of Chihuahua puppies filled Yoga for You Warrenton on Thursday, Dec. 4, as the studio hosted a special Puppy Yoga fundraiser benefiting No Time To Spare Animal Rescue & Sanctuary. more

Warrenton wrestler Alison Vacek had a big, but quick, night on Friday. Not only did she sweep her three matches to win the 170-pound weight class at the Fort Zumwalt North Invitational, but she also did so in a grand total of 81 seconds. more

Throughout her life, Wright City R-II District Lead Nurse Jacquelynn “Jackie” Vehige has always known that helping people would be her calling. After starting in the district as a … more

The Wright City girls wrestling team had a strong season during the 2024-25 campaign and, according to senior Sadie Sehnert, both she and the team are looking to take the next step this season. Sehnert, who won 47 matches and finished fifth in the state at 130 pounds, said she expects more out of all involved. more

Quincy Rice has added motivation heading into his final wrestling season. The Wright City senior, who will wrestle at 215 pounds for the Wildcats, not only wants to make it to the state tournament in his final season, but he wants to keep the luster of the Rice family name when it comes to Wildcats’ wrestling. more

A mother’s lesson for her own kids has led to a vision that she hopes will help a number of other area families this holiday season. The Jingle Bell Boutique, a new creation of Wright City Thrift Store Board Vice President Kelly Wright, is a different type of giving, she says. more

If you blinked on Thursday, you likely missed it. Wright City senior Kali Jensen opened her Senior Night, and pretty much the entire event, by pinning South Callaway’s Michaela Smith in 20 seconds in their super-short match at 125 pounds. more

The Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce brought smiles to a number of local businesses and organizations when they presented $42,000 in grant funds for a variety of projects in Warren County. more

Grant Lehmann hopes the success he’s experienced recently will translate from the gridiron to the hardwood. Lehmann, who was a part of the Wright City football team that won seven games, including one in the playoffs, is ready to trade in his pads for a spot in the front court with the boys basketball team this winter. more

In its first game this season, the Wright City boys basketball team struggled to find its offensive identity. That wasn’t the case in the Wildcats’ home opener on Wednesday, however, as the Wildcats looked much more confident in a 56-44 win over visiting Missouri Military Academy. more

Upon moving to the Wright City area two years ago, Donna Hale didn’t know many people. That’s when she received a sign in the form of, well, a sign from the Wright City R-II School District. “I didn’t know anybody or have a community,” Hale said. “We kept driving by and seeing the ‘substitute teachers needed’ sign. It took a little bit to go through the process, but I think I’ve found my purpose and my people.” more

Shiriah McRoberts has her sights set on big things this winter. The Wright City senior guard, who stands 5-feet tall, feels as if the Wildcats can improve upon the team’s 7-19 finish of one season ago and look to make some late-season noise. “I believe our team can accomplish great things, such as being district champs, and also winning more than 10 games,” McRoberts said. “(It) is one of our biggest goals. I believe we can hit all of these if we keep a positive attitude and work as a team.” more

The holiday season is in full swing this week as several events are scheduled for this week. more

Throughout the 2025 football season, Wright City football coach Tyler Rickard praised his team for the fact that, to a man, everyone ‘bought in’ when the Friday night lights were dim. more

Last year was a great one for the Liberty Christian boys basketball team, but coach Butch Clark and the Eagles hope it was just a small taste of what’s to come. more

Coming off a 10-14 season one year ago, Liberty Christian junior Mallory Boenker said that she and her teammates want to take things one step further. more

The Wright City Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a preliminary plat plan for a new subdivision to be called Lillie Manor during their meeting Nov. 20. more

The Liberty Christian boys basketball team wasn’t perfect Tuesday, but it waould be hard to find much fault with the Eagles. more

The Liberty Christian girls basketball team needed a win in the worst way on Tuesday. Coming off back-to-back losses, Liberty faced an Eagle Ridge Christian team from Cape Girardeau and managed to right the ship in the 43-34 home win. more

The girls wrestling season kicked off Saturday with the Wright City Wildcats Tournament, as host Wright City and fellow Warren County school Warrenton had impressive performances in the 12-team event. more

Recently, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) released its Annual Performance Review, or APR, for the 2024-25 school year for each of the state’s school districts. more

The historical impact of the 2025 season hasn’t been lost on Wright City junior outside hitter Jaiden Walch. As the Wildcats captured the Eastern Missouri Conference championship, a first conference title since 1982, the team also enjoyed the postseason spoils from its collectively strong effort. more