A collaboration that will enhance learning experiences for individuals seeking law enforcement careers, the Sedalia Police Department has donated a used patrol car to the Missouri Safety Center at the University of Central Missouri. more

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Oak Grove High School seniors Mason Weber, Samantha Meyer, Bradley Guernsey and Michael Dean, and Crest Ridge High School Senior Cailey Verdeja, were among the nearly 100 high school students from across Missouri who participated in the Missouri Electric Cooperative CYCLE (Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience) program July 19-21 in Jefferson City. They were sponsored by West Central Electric Cooperative. more

The Crest Ridge FFA chapter recently partnered with Agriculture Education on the Move to help build agricultural literacy for local third-grade students at Crest Ridge Elementary. more

WARRENSBURG — The Warrensburg area will receive $5.85 million in economic development assistance after Gov. Mike Parson's recent signing of sections of the Appropriations House Bill 19, marking a significant milestone for economic growth in Johnson County. more

Remembered for his dedication, commitment and the many contributions made in service to students, faculty and staff at the University of Central Missouri, Marvin E. “Bunky” Wright, Columbia, died on Friday, July 14 after an illness. A longtime attorney who served various public and private higher education institutions in Missouri, he was nearing his 14th consecutive year as a member of the UCM Board of Governors at the time of his passing. more

National nonprofit Operation Homefront, with the support of Southern New Hampshire University, Dollar Tree and local partners, distributed 300 backpacks filled with school supplies to local military children at Whiteman Air Force Base on Wednesday, July 19 as part of its 16th annual Back-to-School Brigade. more

WARRENSBURG — The new Warrensburg R-VI School District Superintendent, Dr. Steve Ritter, attended his first Board of Education meeting as superintendent on Tuesday, July 18. more

An area career and technical student earned national recognition at the 2023 SkillsUSA Championships hosted on June 21-22 in Atlanta. more

Missouri’s school districts are struggling not just with a teacher shortage but a scarcity of bus drivers, custodians and other essential personnel. more

State Fair Community College has named the following students to the president’s, dean’s and trustees’ lists for the spring 2023 semester. more

Warrensburg High School students ranked in the top 15% of their classes were recognized at the 35th annual Academic Excellence Awards Banquet on Thursday, June 29, at the University of Central Missouri. more

Holden High School’s new principal is moving into the position with regional recognition and plenty of knowledge about the district. more

WARRENSBURG – The University of Central Missouri College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) announced that Dr. Aaron Scully, assistant professor of theatre, has been named the Meridith Harmon Sauer Distinguished Professor of Theatre for 2023-26. more

HOLDEN – Holden Middle School Principal Dr. Chris Lake has retired from his extensive career in education. more

The Crest Ridge School District has announced the secondary school students named to the fourth quarter honor rolls for the 2022-23 school year. more

WARRENSBURG – Anyone who is seeking an affordable Public Relations degree from a nationally recognized academic program, may want to consider the University of Central Missouri. The academic rankings organization OnlineU has designated UCM No. 1 on its list of colleges and universities that offer the Most Affordable Online Public Relations Degrees. more

Johnson County 4-H members competed for the opportunity to advance to the state level in various events hosted June 17 at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Warrensburg. more

With another school year completed, here are the scholarships and awards received by Warrensburg High School’s class of 2023. more

WARRENSBURG — Ridgeview Elementary, Martin Warren Elementary and Maple Grove Elementary were recognized for the practice of PBIS in their schools during the Warrensburg Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, June 20. more

WARRENSBURG – Known for his creativity and skill in strategic video communication, John Kennedy, a member of the Integrated Marketing and Communications (IMC) staff at the University of Central Missouri, has been recognized as the 2023 recipient of the Carl B. Foster/John M. Inglish Prize for Outstanding Achievement and Service in Public Relations. more