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It’s not cool to be hot, says University of Missouri Extension health and safety specialist Karen Funkenbusch. Water, rest and shade help workers beat the heat. During heat waves, farmers … more

By Linda Geist, MU Extension | 6/24/22

County Fair week begins July 3

The annual Warren County Fair kicks off in just over a week, offering days of fun activities for all area families and celebrations of the agriculture community. Fair Week kicks off July 3 with … more

6/24/22

SHELTER VISITOR — A member of a St. Charles County Girl Scout troop learns how to safely greet dogs during a 2021 visit to No Time To Spare Animal Rescue near Pendleton. The shelter is attempting to receive an operating permit from the Warren County government.

Animal shelter permit ruling postponed

A Pendleton-area animal shelter will have to wait another month to learn the outcome of a permit request to continue operating at its current location. No Time To Spare Animal Rescue, a nonprofit … more

6/24/22

MEDALISTS — Special Olympics athletes from Warren County display the gold medals they earned at the 2022 USA Games in Orlando, Florida. Pictured in front, from left, are Assistant Coach Julie Busken and athletes Emily Carroll, Brooke Timmerberg, Emily Green and Devin Bock. In back are athletes Jacob Ritter, Dillen Mayfield, Michael Mohrmann, Jonathan Martin, and Coach Rich Black.

Two Special Olympics teams bring home gold medals from national competition

Two Special Olympics teams from Warren County competing in the national USA Games in Florida this month got to take a victory lap as they returned home with gold medals around their necks. The … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 6/23/22

SEIZED DRUGS — Sheriff’s deputies seized multiple forms of illegal drugs and over $300 in an arrest last week.

Deputies catch alleged narcotics seller after vehicle and foot pursuit

Warren County Sheriff’s Deputies last week arrested an alleged drug peddler after a vehicle chase and foot pursuit near Warrenton. Larry E. Scarlet, 40, of Wright City, is charged with two … more

6/23/22

Motorcycle rider dies in crash

A man riding a motorcycle through Warren County died in an early-morning crash on Sunday, June 19, according to the Missouri Highway Patrol. John D. Kaeser, 24, of Truxton, was killed in a crash … more

6/20/22

CHAMPION RIDER — Ada Ferrell and her horse race across the ring in one of this year’s rodeo competitions. Ferrell earned top-four placements in multiple categories at the state level and is heading to a national junior high finals event.

Teen prepares to take on national rodeo

For Wright City’s Ada Ferrell, being one of the best junior rodeo riders in the state has been a lifelong endeavor. Next week, she travels to see how she fares against the best young riders in … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 6/17/22

NECAC offers summer utility bill assistance

The North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) is reminding residents that the summer portion of the Energy Crisis Intervention Program began June 1. NECAC still has more than $1.4 million in … more

6/17/22

NECAC going to four-day work week

All North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) locations will go to a four-day work week starting Aug. 1. The facilities will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. … more

6/15/22

Rules for UTVs on county roads get an update

The Warren County Commission this week approved new regulations regarding the operation of utility vehicles (UTVs) and other small recreational off-highway vehicles, often referred to as … more

6/13/22

Man accused of firing gun from moving vehicle

An area man is being held at the Warren County Jail without bond after being arrested on accusations that he discharged a firearm from a moving vehicle while driving along Highway M. Warren County … more

6/13/22

Workers at the Agape food pantry in Warrenton stock and organize shelves where clients can pick out grocery items that they need.

Food pantries struggle with rising demand

At a time when families are dealing with a rise in price on food necessities, two local food pantries say they’re seeing a surging number of struggling clients in recent months. At the same … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 6/10/22

This computer rendering shows the basic exterior layout of a proposed 500,000-square-foot beef processing plant outside Foristell.

Here's how AFG says it will prevent headaches from its beef plant

During public hearings about whether Wisconsin-based American Foods Group (AFG) should be allowed to establish an industrial-scale beef processing plant in Warren County, a wide range of concerns … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 6/10/22

This computer rendering shows the basic exterior layout of a proposed 500,000-square-foot beef processing plant near Foristell.

Beef plant permit upheld in appeal

The Warren County Commission has voted to uphold an operating permit for a beef plant to be built outside Foristell, while setting extra conditions to address the concerns of neighboring homeowners. … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 6/8/22

Compost yard near Marthasville granted 19-month test run

A composting business getting started in southern Warren County has been granted permission to operate by the county government, but there’s a catch. Property owner Richard DeLoach was granted … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 6/7/22

Traffic safety program offered for teen drivers and parents

First Impact will host a free 90-minute traffic safety program on Monday, June 6, at 6 p.m. at the Warren County Health Department Fitness Center, 3920 Highway 47. First Impact, a traffic safety … more

6/3/22

ANCIENT ART — This screenshot from a promotional video shared by Selkirk Auctioneers and Appraisers shows a portion of the Native American images that cover the inside of Picture Cave in Warren County. The cave has been added to a list of endangered places after its sale in 2021. Submitted photo.

Native cave paintings on list of endangered places

Picture Cave, a culturally significant site of Native American cave drawings in southern Warren County, has been identified on a list of the nation’s most endangered historic places, published … more

5/30/22

Man accused of planning courthouse bombing pleads to lesser charge

Joseph L. Lumetta, the man accused of planning to set off a pipe bomb in the Warren County Courthouse, has entered a plea to an illegal weapon charge and been sentenced to prison. Lumetta was … more

5/27/22

Dog shelter wants to settle dispute with county, but the outcome is unclear

A nonprofit dog shelter whose owner is facing a court charge for operating without a permit is trying to get a fresh start with the Warren County government. Neighboring property owners, however, are … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 5/26/22

Hearing attendees listen as an area resident expresses his concerns about a proposed 500,000-square-foot beef processing plant.

Beef company gets strong support as neighbors fight permit

The company that wants to build a $450 million beef harvesting plant in Warren County made its case in a four-hour appeal hearing Tuesday night, while nearby residents grasped at any possibility that … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 5/25/22

Ambulance staff back internal candidate for chief

Staff of the Warren County Ambulance District are voicing their support for the district’s interim chief to be promoted to permanently lead ambulance operations. In a letter delivered to the … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 5/20/22

GOING TO NATIONALS — Special Olympics teams from Warren County will be able to compete in the Special Olympics USA Games in Florida this June thanks to community donations. Pictured here is the local boys flag football team. A girls 3-on-3 basketball team will also compete.

Special Olympics teams heading to USA games thanks to community donors

Two Special Olympics sports teams from Warren County will be able to afford a trip to national competitions in Florida, thanks to a quick community effort to close a funding gap for the teams. A … more

5/13/22

Beef plant opponents appealing permit

Opponents displeased by the approval of a permit for a 500,000-square-foot beef processing facility just outside Foristell have appealed the decision to the Warren County Commission. An appeal … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 5/5/22

Beef plant gets permit, but not without some opposition

Warren County’s citizen planning and zoning board has approved a conditional use permit for a beef processing facility just west of Foristell, giving company American Foods Group (AFG) the … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 5/2/22

Chief Tim Flake, center, and Deputy Chief Mike Eskew, right, have both retired from their roles at the Warren County Ambulance District. Deputy Chief Darren Lenk, left, has been named as interim chief.

Top ambulance officials step down

Warren County Ambulance District’s chief officer and a deputy chief have unexpectedly retired from their positions with the district. Chief Tim Flake and Deputy Chief Mike Eskew submitted … more

4/21/22