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The Warrensburg Middle School Tigers Den received $720.40 from the Todd Hamann Memorial Fund. From left: Bob Lotspeich, Hank and Marilyn Hamann, WMS Educator Doug Conley and WMS Principal Dr. Holly Jennings.
Warrensburg Schools Foundation distributes $6,000 through memorial funds
The Warrensburg Schools Foundation announced the distribution of more than $6,000 in donations in August from its memorial funds that honor local community members. more
Leeton R-X awarded loan from Missouri Department of Natural Resources
LEETON— The Leeton R-X School District has been awarded a $135,000 loan from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources for energy-efficient lighting and heating, ventilation and air conditioning improvements. more
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Nearly 3,000 small American flags fill the University of Central Missouri quad for the 2024 Patriot Day ceremony. The 2025 event will take place at 10 a.m. Sept. 11.
UCM to observe Patriot Day
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) will honor those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with a Patriot Day ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at the UCM quadrangle. more
Crest Ridge broke ground on its track project on Wednesday, Sept. 4. The project will install an eight-lane track, as well as jump pits and runways. It will also feature field excavation and drainage installation. The project is a component of a bond issue approved by district voters in April 2025. 
PHOTO: Crest Ridge breaks ground on track project
Blue Springs R-IV School District educators in the most recent education specialist cohort pose for a group photo before the University of Central Missouri Spring 2025 Commencement ceremony in the Hughes Athletics Center.
UCM, Blue Springs School District partner on education specialist program
As another school year begins, 51 Blue Springs R-IV School District educators are returning with new knowledge and training – and a degree from the University of Central Missouri (UCM). more
The Maxine Pearson grant for Building Strong Bodies and Focuses Minds was awarded to Alexis Voelker, Focus Room Instructor at Ridge View Elementary. Front: Ridge View student Ava Smith. Back: Ridge View Assistant Principal Jennifer Fox, Ridge View Principal Heather Shaffer, Teacher Alexis Voelker, Foundation President Bob Lotspeich, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Troy Marnholtz, Board Members Jan Crouch and Tom McCormack.
Warrensburg Schools Foundation announces Fall Classroom Impact Grants
The Warrensburg Schools Foundation announced the recipients of its Fall 2025 Classroom Impact Grants on Thursday. Foundation board members visited Warrensburg High School and Ridge View Elementary to present three surprise grants totaling $12,449.64. more
Warrensburg BOE approves one-year extension with First Student
WARRENSBURG — The Warrensburg Board of Education approved a one-year extension with First Student Inc. during its Tuesday, Aug. 19, meeting at the district's Central Office. more
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Scott Smith
Smith named UCM's Faculty Athletics Representative
Scott Smith, Ph.D., professor of Marketing, has been named the University of Central Missouri’s (UCM) Faculty Athletics Representative. more
An Quigley, left, senior designer and brand manager, receives the 2025 Foster/Inglish Public Relations Prize from Kelly Waldram Cramer, associate vice president for Integrated Marketing and Communications.
Quigley receives 2025 Foster/Inglish Public Relations Prize
An employee who combines passion with purpose, An Quigley is the 2025 recipient of the Carl B. Foster/John M. Inglish Prize for Outstanding Achievement and Service in Public Relations. more
All-Starz Barbershop's Jeremy Hibbs cuts a customer's hair. All-Starz,  139 W. Pine, is set to host its ninth-annual "Fresh 4 Success" event from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.  
Back-to-school resources prepare families for the year
WARRENSBURG — The time is approaching for parents to begin stressing about the needs surrounding the back-to-school season. The supply lists, sports uniforms, wardrobe and beauty needs can all feel overwhelming for parents, especially those who may not be able to afford these things.  more
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Counselors from Warrensburg High School and Knob Noster Middle School recently received the American School Counselor Association RAMP Award. From left:  Warrensburg High School's Kelly Nimmo, Warrensburg High School's Glen Gillogly, Knob Noster Middle School's Taylor Morrison and Knob Noster Middle School's Heather Wallace.
Warrensburg HS, Knob Noster MS counselors receive award
School counselors at Warrensburg High School and Knob Noster Middle School recently received the American School Counselor Association RAMP (Recognized ASCA Model Program) Award in Long Beach, California.This year, 190 schools in 29 states received this award. more
Protestors hold signs advocating for equality, saving public media and taxing the rich during a protest on Thursday, July 17, at the Johnson County Courthouse in Warrensburg. 
KMOS not panicking despite cuts to its federal funding
WARRENSBURG— The University of Central Missouri’s PBS member television station KMOS-TV is preparing to lose its public media funding after federal government cuts. more
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Brian Hughes, professor and director of the Athletic Training Program, is pictured with his wife, Kathy, and children, Brennan and Abby, during the Missouri Athletic Trainers’ Association conference in June.
UCM professor inducted Into Missouri Sports Medicine Hall of Fame
WARRENSBURG – Brian Hughes, Ed.D., ATC, professor and director of the Athletic Training Program at the University of Central Missouri (UCM), has been inducted into the Missouri Sports Medicine Hall of Fame. more
Warrensburg BOE discusses the district finances, career center and foundation
WARRENSBURG - The Warrensburg Board of Education met on Tuesday, July 15, at the district’s central office to discuss the June finances and other new business. more
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University of Central Missouri Aviation Department Chair Jim Gamble, right in white shirt, speaks to department alumni and members of the Horine family on Saturday, July 12, at Skyhaven Airport. Gamble thanked those in attendance for their support and honored UCM Aviation Program founder “Jack” Horine.
UCM Aviation dedicates VR lab in honor of Dr. “Jack” Horine.
WARRENSBURG — The University of Central Missouri Aviation department welcomed alumni and supporters on Saturday, July 12, to check out its newest piece of technology, the Dr. John W. "Jack" Horine Virtual Reality Flight Simulation Lab. more
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arrie Snider, Ph.D., associate professor of Early Childhood Education, left, accepts the 2025 Missouri Head Start Children’s Champion Award from Tina Bernskoetter, Director-Executive Services of the Missouri Head Start Association.
UCM associate professor named State Children’s Champion by Missouri Head Start and Region VII Head Start Associations
Karrie Snider, Ph.D., associate professor of Early Childhood Education at the University of Central Missouri (UCM), has been named the 2025 Missouri Head Start Children’s Champion by the Missouri Head Start Association (MHSA). more
Knob Noster Public School officials, along with stakeholders and representatives from the school, community and Department of Defense, break ground on the new Knob Noster High School on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 in Knob Noster. Knob Noster voters can vote to increase the district's operating tax levy at the 2025 Special Election on August 5, with funds generated from the increase going towards construction of components at the new school. 
Knob Noster voters to decide on Proposition KNP in August
KNOB NOSTER — Knob Noster R-VIII School District Superintendent Jerrod Wheeler hosted his third town hall meeting on Monday, June 30, at the Knob Noster High School cafeteria to discuss Proposition KNP with interested voters. more
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UCM Board of Governors approves FY 2026 budget
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Board of Governors met June 13, 2025, on the Warrensburg campus, approving a series of strategic initiatives focused on student success, operational efficiency and academic innovation. more
West Central Electric Cooperative's delegates on the 2025 Rural Electric Youth Tour visit Capitol Hill while in Washington, D.C. (L-r) Delaney Howe and Olivia Basinger of Warrensburg High School and Ashlyn Kolb of Crest Ridge High School.
Local students attend Youth Tour in D.C.
A total of 108 high school students participated in Missouri's 62nd annual Missouri Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., June 15-21. Local sponsored by West Central Electric were Delaney Howe and Olivia Basinger of Warrensburg High School and Ashlyn Kolb of Crest Ridge High School. more
UCM earns national re-accreditation for concurrent enrollment programs
The University of Central Missouri has earned national re-accreditation from the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships, reaffirming the university’s excellence in delivering rigorous, college-level coursework to high school students through its Dual Credit Program. more
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