WARRENSBURG – The theatre stage at Warrensburg High School will be transformed into the small fictional town of Bomont this week as students perform “Footloose.” more

The Warrensburg Schools Foundation hosted the 16th annual Dinner and Auction on Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Sandra Temple Elliott Ballroom in the Elliott Student Union at the University of Central Missouri. more

WARRENSBURG — The Warrensburg Board of Education met for its penultimate meeting of the calendar year Tuesday, Nov. 14. more

“The Great Air Race: Glory, Tragedy and the Dawn of American Aviation” is a recent book by journalist and amateur pilot John Lancaster about America’s famous 1919 transcontinental air race. The story of that race has inspired a group of University of Central Missouri aviation students and their faculty advisor to develop a virtual re-creation of the groundbreaking, cross-country flight that captured the world’s attention over 100 years ago. The virtual re-creation is intended to bring renewed awareness to this piece of trailblazing American history while also raising funds to support student activities. more

WARRENSBURG – On Friday, Nov. 10, Warrensburg Middle School hosted an assembly in honor of Veterans Day. more

On Oct. 22, SMSgt. (Ret.) Timothy Newcomb, Knob Noster High School Aerospace Science instructor and a military veteran, was recognized as a Hometown Hero at the Kansas City Chiefs football game. more

WARRENSBURG – A classic fairy tale will take the stage in Warrensburg over the next two weekends as the University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance and UCM Music presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” in the Highlander Theatre. more

Tina Brown, a special education teacher at Knob Noster Middle School in the Knob Noster School District, received a $600 grant from the Central Region Missouri State Teachers Association. more

From high school basketball star to Olympic gold medalist and member of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Hall of Fame, Chamique Holdsclaw has an inspiring story to share. But it’s not just about athletic stardom. It’s about personal struggles to manage mental health issues such as depression and a desire to help others do the same. more

With Veterans Day around the corner, several events and special offerings are planned to honor area veterans. more

More than 25 years of dedication to public service has led to regional recognition for Capt. Dan Othic, a longtime officer with the University of Central Missouri’s Department of Public Safety. He was recently honored as recipient of the Clarence M. Kelley Meritorious Service Award. more

Knob Noster High School’s Stealth Panther Robotics (SPR) Team 6424 competed in St. Louis on Saturday, Oct. 7 and won the 2023 Gateway Robotics Challenge (GRC). more

The W-K Corral was packed with cowboys, saloon girls and barkeeps during Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri’s fifth annual Casino Night, presented by The W-K Family of Dealerships, hosted Oct. 12. The Tombstone-themed event raised nearly $20,000 for Club programs and included blackjack, craps, roulette, and more. more

The University of Central Missouri’s 2023 Homecoming celebration this weekend includes an awards dinner Friday, Oct. 20 honoring six outstanding Distinguished Alumni. more

With the theme, “Peace, Love and Mules,” opportunities abound for University of Central Missouri students and alumni to get their groove on while showing their UCM spirit during the 2023 Homecoming celebration Friday and Saturday, Oct. 20-21. This busy weekend includes an awards dinner honoring six outstanding Distinguished Alumni, Party in the Park, the annual Homecoming parade and Mules football game. more

A recent ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the renovation of The Ozark Dining Facility at Whiteman Air Force Base not only introduced base personnel and guests to updates on an important food service center, but recognized the partnership between University of Central Missouri students and faculty members who helped make the vision for this redesign project a reality. more

The Warrensburg FFA and Warrensburg Schools Foundation hosted the second annual Homecoming Tiger Tailgate on Friday, Sept. 29. more

KNOB NOSTER — Artwork from two Knob Noster High School students, 19-year-old Taylor Trudell and 16-year-old Hannah Harrell, is now on display at the White House. more