Warrensburg Star-Journal

Warrensburg Star-Journal

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The Warrensburg Star-Journal is a twice-weekly newspaper serving print and online readers in Warrensburg and Johnson County. Coe.

The Star-Journal traces its history to the Warrensburg Journal, which began publishing April 17, 1865, by James Douglas Eads, seven days after the end of the American Civil War and two days after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Warrensburg, population of 1,000 at the time, did not have a newspaper. Prior to the war, Eads, a church pastor, had published the Warrensburg Signal. In addition to

PHOTOS: Community braves stormy weather for Old Drum Day Festival - Star-Journal 06/17/2026

The community gathered at the Historic Johnson County Courthouse for Old Drum Day on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Community braves stormy weather for Old Drum Day Festival - Star-Journal

PHOTOS: Community kicks off Summer of Soccer at watch party - Star-Journal 06/16/2026

Community members kicked off the Summer of Soccer on Friday.

PHOTOS: Community kicks off Summer of Soccer at watch party - Star-Journal

Warrensburg dedicates Veterans Park honoring service, sacrifice - Star-Journal 06/15/2026

The importance of honoring the flag and those who served was emphasized during the dedication of the Warrensburg Veterans Park on Sunday, June 14.

Warrensburg dedicates Veterans Park honoring service, sacrifice - Star-Journal The importance of honoring the flag and those who served was emphasized during the dedication of the Warrensburg Veterans Park on Sunday, June 14.

Dahlhoff’s inside-the-park homer ignites Mule Club in sweep of Wheelhouse - Star-Journal 06/15/2026

Whenever Mule Club Post 131 Junior Legion experiences a setback, there is a good chance it is going to find an answer.

Dahlhoff’s inside-the-park homer ignites Mule Club in sweep of Wheelhouse - Star-Journal WARRENSBURG — Whenever Mule Club Post 131 Junior Legion experiences a setback, there is a good chance it is going to find an answer.  After surrendering three runs to Raymore Wheelhouse …

Writers of Warrensburg to host annual Workshop for Writers - Star-Journal 06/13/2026

This daylong event hosted at Trails Regional Library offers members a chance to work alongside more experienced, featured writers in special workshops, ask them questions about their writing processes, share their own work and more.

Writers of Warrensburg to host annual Workshop for Writers - Star-Journal WARRENSBURG – Goldie Edwards has always been a writer– someone who loves telling stories. Suspense stories, tales laced with romance, small-town mysteries– Edwards has written them all.  …

Rin on the Road walks across America on journey for a cause - Star-Journal 06/12/2026

Rin Lee is in the midst of an on-foot journey from Daytona Beach, Florida to Seaside, Oregon. She is raising money for the nonprofit Back on My Feet.

Rin on the Road walks across America on journey for a cause - Star-Journal K**B NOSTER — Imagine going on a trip with a list of destinations, but no concrete plan on a route to get there or a specific timeline to follow - all while doing so on foot. Rin Lee, 24, …

06/12/2026

Your weekly recap is here courtesy of our reporter, Hasina Shah.

Find these headlines at the link in our bio.

Warrensburg's Summer of Soccer ignites with World Cup in Kansas City, North America - Star-Journal 06/12/2026

The Summer of Soccer is here, and local soccer athletes are ready to enjoy the fun of fandom.

Warrensburg's Summer of Soccer ignites with World Cup in Kansas City, North America - Star-Journal WARRENSBURG — The Summer of Soccer is here, and local soccer athletes are ready to enjoy the fun of fandom. The slate of 72 FIFA World Cup group stage matches began Thursday, June 11, with …

Johnson County Historical Society to host Old Drum Day Festival - Star-Journal 06/12/2026

The Johnson County Historical Society is gearing up to host its annual Old Drum Day Festival this Saturday, June 13.

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Johnson County Historical Society to host Old Drum Day Festival - Star-Journal WARRENSBURG – The Johnson County Historical Society is gearing up to host its annual Old Drum Day Festival this Saturday, June 13. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., community members can gather at …

Visit Warrensburg's Summer of Soccer Local Passport offers chance to score deals - Star-Journal 06/11/2026

The Summer of Soccer is in full swing and Warrensburg businesses are getting in on the action with Visit Warrensburg’s Local Passport.

Visit Warrensburg's Summer of Soccer Local Passport offers chance to score deals - Star-Journal WARRENSBURG – The Summer of Soccer is in full swing and Warrensburg businesses are getting in on the action with Visit Warrensburg’s Local Passport. From now through July 19, local …

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101 E. Market Street Suite D
Warrensburg, MO
64093

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm