Zebrowski, Smith, Clark receive All-American nods

Central Missouri redshirt junior quarterback Zach Zebrowski throws a pass against Pittsburg State on Sept. 16, at Walton Stadium.

Central Missouri football collected three NCAA Division II All-American awards from the American Football Coaches Association on Thursday, Dec. 7.

Marmee’s and Borgman’s celebrate grand opening, new start in Warrensburg

Marmee's and Borgman's Bistro and Dairy celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony presented by the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce, Friday, Dec. 1, at 105 S. Holden St.

WARRENSBURG – On one side of South Holden Street, you find Warrensburg City Hall and the Chamber of Commerce. On the flip side, you find a store containing antiques, dresses, goat milk, and a bistro all in one.

Warrensburg boys shut down by Jefferson City

Warrensburg senior Josh Thomas attempts a shot against Jefferson City on Wednesday, Dec. 6, at Warrensburg High School.

Jefferson City’s size and athleticism gained an advantage quick in a 81-31 Warrensburg loss on Wednesday, Dec. 6, at Warrensburg High School. The Tigers (0-2) fell behind 23-0, a …

Toughness assists Holden boys to first win

Holden junior Kasyn Tevis attempts a shot against Carrollton on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at Holden High School.

HOLDEN — In a battle of winless squads, Holden boys basketball found the toughness it has been seeking.

Shorthanded Holden girls drop MRVC East opener

Holden senior Rachel Wamsley drives the ball against Carrollton on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at Holden High School.

HOLDEN — Injuries continue to lurk within Holden girls basketball’s lineup.

Missouri education board approves emergency rule freeing up money to expand child care

Missouri’s Board of Education changed a rule on Tuesday that had prevented many child care providers from accessing the $26 million in grant funding allocated by lawmakers this year.

The University of Central Missouri will host 2023 Fall Commencement exercises Friday and Saturday, Dec. 8-9 in the Multipurpose Building.

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Four fall commencement ceremonies to honor UCM graduates

Thousands of visitors will be welcomed to Warrensburg Friday and Saturday, Dec. 8-9 as the University of Central Missouri hosts 2023 Fall Commencement exercises in the Multipurpose Building. The celebration brings families, friends and students together for four ceremonies honoring approximately 1,400 individuals who have met undergraduate and graduate degree requirements and are eligible to participate. Anyone who cannot attend but would like to view the ceremonies can do so virtually by visiting the UCM Commencement Livestream page.

Liberty Center to present 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever' this weekend

This week, the Hayden Liberty Center will host a light-hearted play with music. Not quite a musical, the play will still have Christmas music and even a chance to sing along.

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Commissioner of Education Margie Vandeven listens to board member comments about commissioner appointee Karla Eslinger.

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Eslinger announced as Missouri’s next commissioner of education

State Sen. Karla Eslinger will be Missouri’s next commissioner of education beginning in June, the State Board of Education announced during its meeting Tuesday, Dec. 5.

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Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission visits Warrensburg, rides River Runner

WARRENSBURG – Representatives from the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission met at the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, Dec. 5 to support the partnership between Amtrak and the Missouri River Runner, before jumping on board to take a trip to Kansas City.

Police Reports - Dec. 5, 2023

Joseph L. Devereux, 18, was arrested on Oct. 24. The arrest occurred after officers conducted a traffic stop at Maguire and Clark streets. The juvenile passenger in the back seat was arrested for resisting/interfering with arrest for a felony, possession of marijuana and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. The front passenger was arrested for minor in possession of alcohol.

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Fuller Center completes recent Greater Blessing home project

Christmas Tree Hill farm closes its barn's doors

Photos: Downtown Warrensburg celebrates Dickens' Christmas

Missouri AG set to finally start work on public records requests submitted this year

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Olson, Nix, Engel named AVCA All-Americans

Central Missouri redshirt senior Kersti Nix attacks the ball aginst Nebraska-Kearney on Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Multipurpose Building.

Three members of Jennies volleyball collected NCAA Division II All-American honors from the American Volleyball Coaches Association on Wednesday, Dec. 6.

Goodwin named MIAA Field Athlete of the Week

Kayla Goodwin’s championship performance in the Happy Holidays Multi pentathlon at Doane University on Dec. 3, in Crete, Nebraska, was good enough for MIAA Women’s Field Athlete of the Week honors.

Jennies soccer tallies two All-Region nods

A pair of Jennies soccer athletes tallied All-Central Region nods from the United Soccer Coaches on …
Knob Noster boys, girls wrestling split tri in Versailles

Knob Noster boys wrestling split its triangular with South Callaway and Versailles on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at …
Crest Ridge boys win I-70 Tournament opener

Crest Ridge boys basketball opened the I-70 Tournament with a 54-43 win against Concordia on Tuesday, …

Second half helps Leeton boys over Lakeland

Leeton boys basketball found a rhythm in its 67-59 win against Lakeland on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at …
Three double-figure performances lift Leeton girls over Lakeland

Leeton girls basketball tallied its best offensive performance of the season in a 52-34 win against …
Fourth quarter assists Knob Noster girls against Marshall

Knob Noster girls basketball beat Marshall 62-55 on Monday, Dec. 4, at Marshall High School. …

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Business

From left, Larry Michaelsen, Mary McCord and Jaclyn Brandhorst pose for a photo at IBE's 100th company celebration on Friday, Dec. 1 at the University of Central Missouri.

UCM celebrates its 100th IBE company

WARRENSBURG – The University of Central Missouri’s Integrative Business Experience celebrated its 100th company with an event on Friday, Dec. 1 in the Elliott Student Union.

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Police & Crash Reports

Police Reports - Nov. 28, 2023

Jennifer L. Byford, 43, was arrested on Oct. 2 for shoplifting-stealing.

Crash Reports - Nov. 28, 2023

Warrensburg woman hurt in Johnson County accident

Crash Reports - Nov. 21, 2023

Windsor woman injured in Johnson County accident

Crash Reports - Nov. 14, 2023

Warrensburg woman hurt in Johnson accident

Crash Reports - Nov. 7, 2023

Warrensburg man hurt in US 50 deer strike

Crash Reports - Nov. 3, 2023

Pleasant Valley woman hurt in US 50 deer strike

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