Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed legislation Tuesday that boosts the minimum salary for teachers, changes the formula for funding public schools and expands a tax-credit scholarship for private schools. more

University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance hosted its annual Awards and Scholarship Banquet on April 27 on the Highlander Stage on the UCM campus. UCM’s Theta Alpha Phi, National Theatre Honorary Fraternity, hosted the banquet with nearly 75 faculty, students, and guests, awarding 41 scholarships worth $59,000 to current and incoming Theatre and Dance students. more

The University of Central Missouri has achieved recognition in Fortune’s 2024 MBA rankings, with significant advancements in several categories, underscoring its commitment to delivering both quality and affordability in business education. more

WARRENSBURG – It’s not very often that a school celebrates a century in one location. But on Thursday afternoon, May 2, Martin Warren Elementary School will celebrate hitting the century mark with an assembly and open house for the community. more

WARRENSBURG – Despite the raining cats, dogs, and everything else in between on Friday, April 26, hungry members of the community made the trek to the annual community update breakfast hosted by the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. more

Four State Fair Community College Technology Welding students were recently offered a hands-on learning opportunity. more

The University of Central Missouri was honored with the 2024 Tree Campus Higher Education recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management. more

WARRENSBURG – With opioid overdoses becoming more common in today’s world, the City of Warrensburg and the University of Central Missouri have decided to take action, partnering together to provide Naloxone across the school’s campus. more

WARRENSBURG — Warrensburg High School students will be bringing a classic 1980s film to the theatre stage this week with their production of “Steel Magnolias.” more

The Warrensburg Middle School Math Team participated in the Central District Math Association math contest on Saturday, April 6 at WMS. more

WARRENSBURG — Earlier this year, the University of Central Missouri Concert Choir had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel to Europe to perform in the Baltic States of Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia. more

SEDALIA — During the 2024 Boys and Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri Legacy Awards ceremony on Thursday, April 25, Karl Kramer, of Overland Park, Kansas, and Ditzfeld Container and Trash Services of Sedalia were honored. more

The University of Central Missouri student news outlet, The Muleskinner, received the Best In State Cup award during the Missouri College Media Association (MCMA) and Missouri Broadcast Educators Association’s (MBEA) Convention on April 6 at Kansas City’s Crown Center. more

The Johnson County Historical Society welcomed seven classes of first graders from Ridge View Elementary on Thursday, April 11. more

As Earth Week draws global focus to sustainable living, the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg will showcase a lineup of events from April 22-27 designed to promote environmental awareness and demonstrate the university’s commitment to sustainability practices. more

Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri recently received the Hero for Youth award from Boys & Girls Clubs of America for its advocacy on behalf of local children. more

Warrensburg Middle School announced the following students were named to the honor roll for the third quarter of the 2023-24 school year. more

WARRENSBURG — The University of Central Missouri has launched a new online cannabis certificate training program after partnering with educator Green Flower. more