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2025 Gateway Educational Center graduates toss their caps in the air for a photo on Thursday, May 15, at the First Baptist Church in Warrensburg.

Gateway Education Center celebrates record 23 graduates in 2025

WARRENSBURG — Three consecutive bell rings can only mean one thing in the Warrensburg School District: the Gateway Educational Center is preparing for graduation.  The rings signify …

Warrensburg apartment fire leaves two injured

Two residents were injured in an apartment fire Friday, March 16 in Warrensburg.   According to the Warrensburg Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched to reported fire alarm at a …
: Ret. U.S. Air Force Major General Edward Mechenbier speaks in front of a photo of a prison cell on Wednesday, May 14, at the Matthews-Crawford American Legion Post 131. A Vietnam War POW, Mechenbier spent close to six years in the “Hanoi Hilton” prison.

Vietnam POW Ret. Major General Edward Mechenbier speaks at American Legion

WARRENSBURG — The Matthews-Crawford American Legion Post 131 welcomed Warrensburg community members and retired military personnel to hear from retired U.S. Air Force Major General Edward …

Crash Reports for May 16

Leeton motorcyclist seriously injured in Johnson County collision A Leeton man, 37, suffered serious injuries at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, in a Johnson County accident.  According …
Board Member Tom McCormack, Bob Lotspeich, Stefini Colvin, Board Member Jan Crouch, R-VI Executive Director of Special Programs Shelby Dalton, and Foundation Director, Judy Long.

Warrensburg Schools Foundation awards 2025 Teacher, Support Staff Scholarships

The Warrensburg Schools Foundation proudly announced the recipients of its 2024-25 Teacher and Support Staff Scholarships on Wednesday, May 14.  Members of the Foundation’s board …

WMMC to host Sports Physical Night on May 21

Local student athletes will have the opportunity to complete their sports physical for the 2025-26 school year during Western Missouri Medical Center’s Sports Physical Night on Wednesday, May …
Johnson County Economic Development Corporation Administrative and Communication Specialist Lindsay Keltch was one of 92 economic development professionals to attend the Heartland Economic Development Course April 29 through May 2. Pictured are representatives from Missouri.

Keltch represents JCEDC at Heartland Economic Development Course

Lindsay Keltch, Administrative and Communications Specialist with the Johnson County Economic Development Corporation (JCEDC), was one of 92 economic development professionals to attend the Heartland …
UCM President Roger Best presents the Kirkpatrick Excellence in Governance Award to Mara Woody.

SGA recognizes education advocates Woody, Clements

The Student Government Association (SGA) at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) presented annual awards to two women who strongly value the importance of higher education.  During an …

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UCM Theatre and Dance presents scholarships, awards

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Division of Theatre and Dance hosted its annual Scholarship and Awards Banquet on May 3 at the Highlander Theatre.  UCM’s chapter of Theta …
Lotspeich Law, LLC owner Amanda Lotspeich cuts the ribbon for her law firm on Tuesday, May 13, at Lotspeich Law, LLC in Warrensburg. The firm opened in January and held off celebrating with the community until Tuesday.

Lotspeich Law, LLC opens its doors in Warrensburg

WARRENSBURG - One of Warrensburg’s newest law firms has a familiar name. Like the automotive dealer, Lotspeich Law, LLC is all about business and helping the Warrensburg community.  …

Warrensburg Fire and Police Department Blood Drive receives recognition

The Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City hosted its Annual Community Partnership Event on Tuesday, May 13, in Overland Park, Kansas.  Awards are presented to individuals and drives …

Warrensburg City Council hears presentations on FY 2024 audit, Lion’s Lake project

WARRENSBURG - KPM CPAs & Advisors Manager Wayland Mueller presented the Warrensburg City Council with his company’s audit for the city's financial statements and other fund information for …

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Central Missouri women's golf advances to national championship match

Central Missouri women’s golf will compete for the program’s first-ever NCAA Division II National Championship on Saturday, May 17, at the Boulder Creek Golf Club in Boulder City, …

Central Missouri baseball wins second game of Central Regional

Central Missouri baseball surged to a 21-8 win against Arkansas Tech in the second round of the NCAA Division II Central Regional on Friday, May 16, at Crane Stadium.  The Mules outhit the …

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West Central Electric RoundUp Foundation awards grants

RoundUp Board members Kim Hall (left) and Patty Raker (right) present Warrensburg Middle School Choir Director Bob Cagle with a RoundUp grant.
The second quarter 2025 RoundUp grants were recently presented to area groups and organizations. The following organizations and projects received funds:  Warrensburg Middle School Choir …

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WMMC holds Community Health Needs Assessment Town Hall

WARRENSBURG - The Western Missouri Medical Center, along with other Johnson County healthcare officials and organizations like the Johnson County Community Health Services, Compass Health and the …

Community National Bank & Trust welcomes new Vice President - Commercial Loan Officer

Community National Bank & Trust is proud to announce Brandon English has joined the Warrensburg CNB&T team as Vice President- Commercial Loan Officer. English has over 24 years of …

Rita White Reappointed to WMMC Board of Trustees

Rita White has been reappointed to the Western Missouri Medical Center (WMMC) Board of Trustees by the Johnson County Commissioners. She was sworn in on Friday, April 11, by Deputy County Clerk Darla …
Customers look through the clothing options on display at Revival Clothing and Decor on Thursday, May 2, at 103 S. Holden Street.

Revival Clothing opens space in downtown Warrensburg

WARRENSBURG - After close to a year and a half of business in Warrensburg, Revival Clothing and Decor finally has a home.  The business celebrated the grand opening of its new storefront on …

Chamber announces networking events for May

This month the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce is hosting networking events designed to bring local community members together.  These gatherings are used to focus on building meaningful …
Police & Crash Reports
Man flees scene of accident A 42-year-old male from Holden fled the scene of an accident near Warrensburg at 3:04 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.  …
Timothy A. McGinnis, 58, was arrested on April 7 for driving while revoked and failing to yield to an emergency vehicle after officers conducted a traffic stop on his vehicle near the intersection of …
Man hurt after striking pole  A 27-year-old male from Knob Noster suffered minor injuries after a single-vehicle accident at 9:08 a.m. Saturday, May 3, in Johnson County.  …
Two from Warrensburg hurt in Johnson County collision A 1-year-old boy from Warrensburg suffered minor injuries, and a 29-year-old woman from Warrensburg suffered minor injuries at 5:10 p.m. …

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Debra Demel

Demel’s journey leads her to Master’s Degree from UCM

For Debra “Deb” Demel, a lifelong educator with more than 30 years of classroom experience, learning has never stopped — it’s just evolved. A junior high teacher with a …
WMMC Auxiliary Scholarship Committee members Rose Wilferth and Sue Engelmann; scholarship recipients Maggie Rankin, Anna Lack, and Kameron Dankenbring; scholarship donor and WMMC Auxiliary member Virginia Campbell; scholarship recipient John Wu, WMMC Auxiliary President Margo Smith, and Auxiliary Scholarship Committee Chair Sandi Bryan.

WMMC Auxiliary awards Health Career Scholarships to six students

The Western Missouri Medical Center (WMMC) Auxiliary has awarded six students $1000 scholarships as they continue their studies in healthcare. The Western Missouri Medical Center (WMMC) …
A candidate recieves her diploma from President Roger Best during the University of Central Missouri’s afternoon commencement Saturday, May 10, at the Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center.

PHOTOS: Central Missouri hosts Spring Commencement

Reagan Shippy, left, and Paige Schneller will graduate with Chemistry degrees from UCM during 2025 Spring Commencement.

Centerview’s Shippy, Knob Noster’s Schellner pursue degree dreams at Central Missouri

WARRENSBURG — They may not have started as Chemistry majors when enrolling at the University of Central Missouri, but seniors Reagan Shippy and Paige Schneller will be headed to doctoral …

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Gwen Rockwood

What the wind can’t blow away

A year ago, a tornado hop-scotched through our town. It was past midnight, and I was watching a movie at home with our teenagers. When our phones screamed a long, loud beep, we switched to local news …
Bennet Bodenstein

Saluting the screw top bottle

Let us start with a wine history lesson. For centuries, the closure of preference for a wine bottle, even as far back as the ancient Greek amphora, was the ever popular cork. With a cork stopper …

WOTUS: The Rule that Keeps Coming Back

You may wonder as to how we could be talking about “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) again. The new administration under President Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin are trying to …

Serving God by serving others

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms." ~ 1 Peter 4:10-11  Over the last year, I have had …

How our journey was hatched

When I first heard of the 4-H and MU Extension’s Hatching Chicks program, I immediately wanted to give it a try. As a homeschool mother of three young children, I always keep an eye out for fun …

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LETTER: Local parks make a difference

Dear Editor, I’m a high school student and a Scout in Warrensburg, and I wanted to share a few thoughts on something that’s often overlooked but really important—our local …

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