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RISE Racks’ winning art depicts the UCM mascot Mo going to the thrift store, picking up a new leopard print jacket and singing the worldwide hit song “Thrift Store” by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis on Thursday, Sept. 5. 
RISE Racks Thrift Store wins 2024 Paint the Town Red contest
WARRENSBURG - RISE Racks Thrift Store took home first prize for its submission in the Paint the Town Red contest, which was voted on by Facebook users on the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce page. more
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Gas prices dip below $3
According to information supplied by GasBuddy on Thursday, Sept. 5, the average gasoline price in Missouri has fallen 4.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.01 a gallon.  more
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Author DeAnna Anderson, of Pleasant Hill and a former State Fair Community College student, is announcing her new book, "Scars & Souvenirs: A Memoir of an American Family Living Outside of the United States." Photo courtesy of DeAnna Anderson
Former Leeton resident writes memoir about living in Cameroon
Nonfiction author DeAnna Anderson, a former State Fair Community College student and previous Leeton resident, has written a memoir about living in the African country of Cameroon for six years. more
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Bob Lotspeich acknowledges applause celebrating a proclomation presented in his honor during a ceremony at halftime of Warrensburg football’s game against Smith-Cotton on Friday, Aug. 30, at the Warrensburg Activities Complex.From left: Warrensburg Superintendent of Schools Steve Ritter, Lotspeich and Warrensburg Mayor Bruce Uhler. 
Proclamation honors 'Tiger Bob' Lotspeich's dedication to Warrensburg R-VI School District
WARRENSBURG — Warrensburg Mayor Bruce Uhler issued a proclamation recognizing Bob Lotspeich, known as "Tiger Bob" and the "voice of the Tigers", on behalf of the Warrensburg City Council during halftime of Warrensburg football’s season opener against Smith-Cotton on Friday, Aug. 30, at the Warrensburg Activities Complex. more
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A "coming soon" banner sits outside the the Gathering Coffee House on Thursday, August 29, in Warrensburg. Located on 108 Broad St., the coffee house that opened on Friday, Aug. 30, will be a hot spot for University of Central Missouri students to study and tend to their caffeine needs. 
Gathering Coffee House gives UCM students a new coffee home
WARRENSBURG  — Just north of the University of Central Missouri campus, a new coffee shop is available to students and Warrensburg residents alike. more
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The Jubilee Council of the Knights of Columbus of Warrensburg pose for a photo with staff members at Maple Grove Elementary after donating 72 coats for Warrensburg R-VI School District kids. 
Warrensburg Knights of Columbus donates 72 coats for Warrensburg School District
WARRENSBURG — The Jubilee Council of the Knights of Columbus of Warrensburg delivered 72 coats to the Warrensburg R-VI School District as part of its Coats for Kids program. more
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Members of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Johnson County accept a proclamation declaring September as BBBS Month from Warrensburg Mayor Bruce Uhler on Monday, Aug. 26, at Warrensburg City Hall. From left, BBBS Board member Jamie DeBacker, BBBS Match Specialist Camryn Cummings, BBBS Executive Director Dana Phelps, Mayor Bruce Uhler, BBBS Board members Eddie Chitwood, Tyler Habiger and Marcy Barnhart.
BBBS Johnson County highlights celebration month, 26th anniversary
WARRENSBURG  — The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Johnson County celebrated the impending arrival of September on Monday, Aug. 26, at the Warrensburg City Council meeting, where it was presented with a proclamation by Mayor Bruce Uhler, declaring the month as Big Brothers Big Sisters Month. more
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Author Leland Shipp is a 1993 University of Central Missouri graduate with a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice and a minor in political science. His book is available for pre order on Sept. 1, with the book's official launch on Oct. 1. 
UCM alum Leland Shipp pens new psychological thriller novel “Impulsivity”
WARRENSBURG — Author and University of Central Missouri alum Leland Shipp is releasing his debut novel “Impulsivity” this fall. more
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Warrensburg City Council hears proposed FY25 budget, looks to approve in September
WARRENSBURG —  Warrensburg Interim Director of Finance Courtney Christensen presented a proposed budget for the fiscal year 2025 during the Monday, Aug. 26, city council meeting. more
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Cathy McGraw Culp 
Cathy McGraw Culp celebrates retirement after 50 years of teaching
WARRENSBURG  — After beginning her teaching career at the high school level in 1973, University of Central Missouri personal health instructor Cathy McGraw Culp has decided to retire at the end of August. more
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Evergy, headquartered in Topeka, Kan., wants the Missouri Public Service Commission to OK a 13.99% increase in electric rates, giving the company up to $104.5 million more in revenue a year.
Evergy is hoping its regulators OK higher electric bills for its Missouri customers
Evergy confused and angered its Missouri customers in 2023 when it rolled out time-of-use rates that meant prices would run highest when people use the most electricity. more
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Tom King, 98, stands on the bridge he helped contruct over the train tracks on College Street on Wednesday, August 21 in Warrensburg. He will turn 99 on Sunday, August 25. 
Former Johnson County surveyor Tom King celebrates turning 99
WARRENSBURG — Building, crossing, and seeing new bridges being built is nothing new to Warrensburg's Thomas King. more
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Tax rate, Martin Warren easements discussed by Warrensburg School Board
WARRENSBURG - Fresh after kicking off the 2024-25 school year, the Warrensburg School Board of Education returned to business at its monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 20. more
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Voiture 333 40 & 8 Treasurer Ernie Parker, left and Passe Chef de Gare Don Barbour, stand beside the State Fair Voiture 333 Merci Train on Tuesday, Aug. 20. The 75th anniversary of the boxcar will be celebrated with a ceremony at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 24 on the Missouri State Fairgrounds. The free event is open to the public. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Voiture 333 40 & 8 Merci Train celebrating 75 years
SEDALIA — A celebration for the State Fair Voiture 333 Merci Train will take place Saturday, Aug. 24, on the Missouri State Fairgrounds. more
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Dr. Brittany Walter, a forensic anthropologist with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency at Offutt Airforce Base in Nebraska, speaks on Sunday, Aug. 18, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg. Walter was the guest speaker for the Vietnam Traveling Wall Welcoming Ceremony. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Vietnam Wall visits Warrensburg Veterans Home
WARRENSBURG — Early Sunday, Aug. 18, 267 National Legacy Riders on 236 bikes escorted the Traveling Vietnam Veterans Wall to the Missouri Veterans Home.  more
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Warrensburg Mayor Bruce Uhler, right, poses for a photo along with the family of Specialist 4 Thomas Bright Jr. who were recognized as a Gold Star Family on Sunday, August 18, at the Missouri Veteran's Home in Warrensburg. From left, Bright's sister Barbara Frazier, niece Tierra, sister Shari Harvey, and nephew Joe. 
Warrensburg Vietnam Veteran’s family honored as Gold Star
WARRENSBURG — As the Traveling Vietnam Wall arrived at the Missouri Veteran’s Home in Warrensburg on Sunday, August 18, one family felt its impact more than others. more
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A truck carrying the Traveling Vietnam Wall leads a pack of over 260 American Legion Riders on Sunday, August 18, at the Missouri Veteran’s Home in Warrensburg. The wall is courtesy of the American Veterans Traveling Tribute in Texas
Photos: Traveling Vietnam Wall and Cost of Freedom Tribute honors those lost
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On Friday, Aug. 16, EMS Capt. Cameron Lauber, 26, of Warrensburg, a Missouri State Fair Fire Department volunteer, stands beside the vintage 1929 Model-A firetruck at the MSF. Lauber is a full-time firefighter with the Independence Fire Department and a Johnson County Fire District volunteer. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Lauber among MSF Fire Department volunteers
SEDALIA — During the Missouri State Fair, volunteer emergency personnel from across the state step in to keep fairgoers safe and they are stationed at the MSF Fire Department — the only 11-day department in Missouri. more
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A quilt by artist Linda Fisher that will be on display beginning on Monday, August 19 at the University of Central Missouri Art Gallery. 
Juried Quilt Exhibition “In or Out: Perspectives in Fiber” coming to UCM Art Gallery
WARRENSBURG — The University of Central Missouri Gallery of Art and Design will open up a new exhibition titled “In or Out: Perspectives in Fiber,” a juried exhibition of art quilts on Monday, Aug. 19. more
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Gov. Mike Parson, Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe and others broke ground on the newly named Governor Michael L. Parson Arena on Thursday, Aug. 15, at the Missouri State Fairgrounds. The arena is slated to open in 2026. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
State Fair Foundation holds groundbreaking for Governor Michael L. Parson Arena
A groundbreaking for the new State Fair Arena, which will be named in honor of Gov. Mike Parson, was held Thursday, Aug. 15.  more
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