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From left: Mark Parks, Doug Christie, Jeff Lloyd.
Christie honored by Sons of the American Revolution’s Martin Warren Chapter
The Martin Warren Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) recently honored Doug Christie of Warrensburg with the Past President’s Certificate and Medal.  The award, recognizing … more
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Summer of Soccer Community Planning Group to host Business Readiness Meeting
To help local businesses prepare for the Big Game in KC this summer, the Summer of Soccer Community Planning Group is hosting a Business Readiness Meeting 10 am Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in the UCM … more
Backward Glance for May 8
This week’s Backward Glances reminisce about a new stable, new shoe factory and old schoolhouses for sale.  Source: The Standard Herald Date: May 3, 1883  Title: Wagon and … more
Scott Holmberg gave Warrensburg’s oldest black mulberry tree a new home at the Warrensburg Community Center last month after tending to the sapling for nearly two years.
Warrensburg’s historic black mulberry given second life at community center
WARRENSBURG – Warrensburg’s oldest black mulberry tree has a new home at the Warrensburg Community Center.  Almost two years to the day since the tree was removed from where it … more
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Flanked by UCM Board of Governors President John Collier, left, and UCM President Roger Best, Dr. Adam Runyon received the faculty Education for Service Award at the April 2026 Board of Governors meeting in Warrensburg.
UCM Board of Governors advances student success initiatives
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Board of Governors took action on student success initiatives, reviewed progress on a new strategic plan and approved key oversight measures during its April … more
Warrensburg Parks & Recreation receives update on Parks Foundation
The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Board received an update during its April 29 meeting on the continued progress of the Warrensburg Parks Foundation, now operating as Parks for the 21st Century. … more
At 6 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month, the community is invited to Brown’s Shoe Fit’s storefront at 213 N. Holden St. to run or walk up to 3.1 miles down Holden Street toward Pertle Springs during the store’s Third Thursday Fit Nights.
Brown’s Shoe Fit brings back Third Thursday Fit Nights
WARRENSBURG – Brown’s Shoe Fit’s annual Third Thursday Fit Nights are back.  At 6 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month, the community is invited to Brown’s storefront at 213 N. … more
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Middle School Education major Trenton Sorrells will graduate with his bachelor’s degree during Spring 2026 Commencement.
UCM middle school education major building connections through teaching, coaching
WARRENSBURG  – Trenton Sorrells may have taken a nontraditional path through higher education, but he’ll be crossing the finish line with a bachelor’s degree at the University of Central … more
House Budget Chair Dirk Deaton, a Republican from Seneca, raises his hand to speak on a proposed amendment to the education budget during the Missouri House's debate Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Missouri Senate Republicans drop lawsuits over medication abortions from ‘born-alive’ bill
Missouri Senate Democrats secured a victory Tuesday evening in a deal with Republicans to ax provisions in an  anti-abortion a bill  that sought to  open the door for lawsuits against … more
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Legislation sponsored by State Sen. Nick Schroer, a Defiance Republican, grew to include amendments ranging from a domestic violence registry to expanded DNA testing after arrests and an expanded pay policy at the state-controlled St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
Drone restrictions bill loaded with dozens of amendments in Missouri House
A  bill to prohibit low-flying drones  over power plants, pipelines and other infrastructure transformed into wide-ranging public safety legislation Tuesday as the Missouri House added 47 … more
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Warrensburg man struck and killed on job site in Pulaski County
A Warrensburg man was struck and killed by an SUV near Waynesville in Pulaski County on Monday, May 4. Logan Miller, a 35-year-old union operator, was flagging traffic around 2:30 p.m. on Spruce … more
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In 1976, Dee Hudson was voted in as the first woman to ever hold a seat on the Warrensburg City Council. Two years later, she served as the first woman to hold the mayoral position. Her 12 years of service to the council and residents of Warrensburg was honored with a proclamation at the city council meeting on April 27. Fifty years later, Hudson said her legacy as a trail blazer is one she feels blessed to carry.
Hudson celebrates 50 years since election as first woman council member
WARRENSBURG – Dee Hudson doesn’t claim to be Superwoman. She never has.  Not when she was the first in her family to pursue a college degree; not when she started a veterans program at … more
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Fashion major Avery Barr will graduate with her bachelor’s degree during Spring 2026 Commencement.
UCM student combines fashion, computer science into career path
 Avery Barr, a  Fashion  major and  Computer Information Systems  (CIS) minor from Savannah, Missouri, came to the University of Central Missouri (UCM) with a passion for … more
House Budget Committee Chairman Dirk Deaton, R-Seneca, left, and Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Rusty Black, R-Chillicothe, during the Monday conference committee meeting to set a final Missouri state budget.
Lawmakers craft final Missouri budget plan with no increase for public education programs
There are no increases in basic state aid to public schools or higher education in the compromise Missouri budget worked out Monday in a day-long conference. As a result, lawmakers will not fund … more
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Bailey Zimmerman will take the Grandstand at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13 with opening act Chandler Walters.
Bailey Zimmerman announced for 2026 Missouri State Fair
Another new country staple has been added to the 2026 Missouri State Fair lineup. Country artist Bailey Zimmerman will take the Grandstand at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13 with opening act Chandler Walters. … more
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UCM Digital Media Production students earn 24 awards from Missouri Broadcast Education Association
For the third year in a row, UCM students topped all other schools competing in the Missouri Broadcast Education Association’s annual contest.  UCM students  placed in 13 categories, … more
The Muleskinner team with their awards.
Muleskinner collects 24 awards from Missouri College Media Association
The Spring 2026 Missouri College Media Convention took place on Saturday, April 11,  at Missouri State University in Springfield. This event included an awards ceremony hosted by the Missouri … more
Gas prices jump again as Trump turns to new plan for Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON — Americans saw prices at the pump sharply rise in recent days as the nationwide average cost for a gallon of regular gas shot up 38 cents over the past week, according to GasBuddy. … more
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Plans for solar farms raise concerns in central Missouri
As solar energy development expands across rural Missouri, concerns are growing among residents around the region about the pace of projects and the lack of statewide regulation. Megan … more
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A boil advisory for the city of Knob Noster was lifted Sunday, May 3, after a neighborhood water line break and separate water main break at the new Knob Noster High School pushed city staff to issue the advisory on Saturday, May 2.
Boil advisory in Knob Noster lifted after water main issues
KNOB NOSTER – A boil advisory for the City of Knob Noster was lifted  May 3, after a neighborhood water line break and separate water main break at the new Knob Noster High School pushed city … more
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