The University of Central Missouri (UCM) has announced the appointment of Douglas Fiore as dean of the  College of Education . He will assume the role effective July 1, 2025. Fiore, who … more

Holden Middle School 8th grader Isabella McQueary has been named the western Missouri winner of a statewide writing contest sponsored by the Missouri Peace Officers Association (MPOA). The annual … more

WARRENSBURG - As part of its 2025 “Rivals for a Reason” school fundraiser, the Warrensburg High School student council donated $3,785 to the Survival House domestic abuse center.  … more

Spring is finally here, and the University of Central Missouri (UCM) has a number of events planned to celebrate Earth Week.  The week will kick off with the opportunity to enter the … more

Recognized for their academic excellence and strong community involvement, University of Central Missouri (UCM) seniors Marie Hall and Alyssa Robertson are the recipients of the 2025 Charno Award, … more

West Central Electric Cooperative has announced the 23 area high school seniors who have been named recipients of a West Central Electric Cooperative Scholarship. Winners of a $1,000 scholarship … more

Attendees at the 32nd annual Collaboration on Quality in the Space and Defense Industries (CQSDI) Forum heard from a University of Central Missouri (UCM) graduate student who spoke about his … more

Since 2010, the THRIVE program at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) has offered students with intellectual and developmental disabilities a unique and supportive college experience—one … more

WARRENSBURG - Being a military child is not easy.  Moving time after time, military children are forced to learn new surroundings, develop new relationships and, all the while, are expected … more

WARRENSBURG - The Warrensburg R-VI School District Board of Education certified the results of the 2025 Johnson County Municipal Election at its meeting on Tuesday, April 15, and welcomed new member … more

HOLDEN — The ScrapHeads 21485 robotics team from Holden will travel to Houston for the first time to compete in the 2025 FIRST Tech Challenge World Championship, which runs from Wednesday, April 16, to Saturday, April 19. more

WARRENSBURG — Missouri has seen an increased need for cannabis education for businesses and individuals looking to enter the industry since the passage of the 2022 Missouri Constitutional Amendment 3, also known as the Marijuana Legalization Initiative. This initiative officially legalized adult-use cannabis sales in Missouri in February 2023. more

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Board of Governors met March 27, 2025, on the Warrensburg campus to approve several significant initiatives aimed at improving university facilities, expanding academic offerings and enhancing student success. more

West Central Electric Cooperative is pleased to announce that three area high school students are preparing to pack their bags for a week in Washington, D.C. following the 2025 Rural Electric Youth Tour finals held April 2. more

WARRENSBURG - The results are in for the April 8 2025 Municipal Election. more

WARRENSBURG - The future of Warrensburg’s early childhood education was decided at the polls on Tuesday, April 8, as Warrensburg voters approved the Warrensburg R-VI School District’s bond question that sought $16.5 million in general obligation bonds that will go towards the renovation of a new Early Childhood Center along with district HVAC and roof improvements. more

WARRENSBURG - The University of Central Missouri Farms welcomed university officials, Warrensburg representatives and the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting ceremony at its new rifle range at 454 E Division Rd in Warrensburg. more

West Central Electric Cooperative is proud to announce Ryan Munsterman and Jaelyn McDonald as the winners of the 2025 John & Kathryn English Memorial Scholarship. The $1,000 award is a four-year renewable scholarship. more