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Central Missouri redshirt senior quarterback Zach Zebrowski celebrates a touchdown against the University of Texas Permian Basin on Saturday, Dec. 7, at Community National Bank & Trust Stadium in Corsicana, Texas.
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Zebrowski's magic clinches Central Missouri's double overtime Heritage Bowl victory
University of Central Missouri President Roger Best and Jefferson College President Dena McCaffery sign academic program agreements as part of the JC+UCM Direct Connect partnership.

Central Missouri, Jefferson College partner for pathway program

The University of Central Missouri and Jefferson College (JC) have partnered to provide students with a seamless, affordable pathway from an associate degree to a bachelor’s degree.
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Photos: 7th Annual Warrensburg Holiday Parade kicks off festive season

Johnson County Sheriff’s Office assists U.S. Marshals in arrest of Holden man

JOHNSON COUNTY - Austin S. Cantrell, 35, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals and the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office in Independence  on Thursday, Dec. 5.
The University of Central Missouri lights up the night with its display on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at the UCM Quad. UCM students, staff and alum all gathered at the quad to celebrate with cookies and hot holiday drinks. 

Photos: UCM launches holiday season with Jingle on the Quad, First Lady's Winter Concert

Crash Reports for Dec. 6

Higginsville man injured in Johnson County rollover accident
Last month month, the Butler-based Umstattd Sonic Group provided 26 scholarships to teachers for the opportunity to participate in the Ron Clark Academy Experience. The experience included representation from Knob Noster Elementary School. 

Local SONIC owner sends 26 teachers to training experience at Ron Clark Academy

SONIC® Drive-In is committed to supporting teachers and helping them uncover new and innovative ways to keep students engaged in the classroom.

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UCM students to perform ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Live on The Beat

WARRENSBURG – Just in time for the holidays, students and faculty with The Beat, the campus radio station at the University of Central Missouri, are producing a live broadcast of “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
A Warrensburg high school student speaks with Johnson County 4-H Youth MU Extension Program Associate Dallas Dieckman about her furniture expenditures on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at Warrensburg High School.

Central Bank’s ‘Reality Check’ gives Warrensburg High School students a budget lesson

WARRENSBURG - Sometimes, you just need a reality check.
The fire burned the house's structure before firefighters could extinguish it. The Missouri State Fire Marshal and Johnson County Fire Investigation Unit are investigating the cause of the fire.

Johnson County house fire kills one person Wednesday morning

WARRENSBURG - An overnight house fire left one person dead on the morning of Wednesday, Dec. 4 at a home on SE 350 Road east of Missouri Route 13 in rural Johnson County. 

Missouri education officials lower GPA threshold for teacher certification

Missouri educators will no longer need a 3.0 grade-point average in their subject area to teach in public schools beginning in July, the State Board of Education unanimously voted Tuesday.

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Chilhowee girls basketball wins GVVC Conference Tournament

Chilhowee girls basketball claimed the GVVC Conference Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 7, at Montrose High School.
Chilhowee girls basketball claimed the Golden Valley Vernon County Conference Tournament championship with a   47-30 win against Hume on Saturday, Dec. 7, at Montrose High School.   …

Central Missouri men's basketball rallies against Nebraska-Kearney

Central Missouri men’s basketball erased a 13-point deficit late, finding its way to a 59-57 win against Nebraska-Kearney on Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Health & Sports Center in Kearney, Nebraska.

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PHOTO: BesaMe Wellness donates pet food to Old Drum Animal Shelter

BesaMe Wellness collected and donated pet food to the Old Drum Animal Shelter on Wednesday Nov. 27. Old Drum Animal Shelter assists those in the community who need temporary assistance with food for their pets. BesaMe Wellness will continue to collect food through Dec. 18. For every bag of dog or cat food, you receive one entry for a merchandise drawing. From left: Karen Strohmeyer, Carla Nace, Jonathan Costner, Alex Morgan, Cassie Montgomery and Lisa Richter.

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Awesome Blossoms flower shop opened in 2014 and has remained a staple in Warrensburg for the last decade. 

Awesome Blossoms flower shop celebrates 10th anniversary

WARRENSBURG — Awesome Blossoms celebrated a decade of business with an anniversary party at its storefront, 212 N. Holden St., on Friday, Nov. 22.
Heart Care of Warrensburg will become a fully independent service of Western Missouri Medical Center (WMMC) effective Dec. 1.

Heart Care of Warrensburg to transition to independent service of WMMC

WARRENSBURG — Heart Care of Warrensburg will become a fully independent service of Western Missouri Medical Center (WMMC) effective Dec. 1, providing more consistent coverage for patients while enabling the hospital to expand its cardiology capabilities.

Small Business Saturday scheduled for Nov. 30

Shop Small Saturday is quickly approaching and the Love What’s Local committee is dedicated to helping remind Warrensburg and the surrounding area about the importance of thinking, shopping and supporting small businesses this holiday season.
Marmee's owner Connie Simmons stands in front of a register at her new store located at the Glasscock Plaza at 321 E Young Street, Suite E, on Friday, Nov. 1 in Warrensburg. The new storefront was necessary, said Simmons, as she dealt with space constraints at her last shop. 

Marmee’s boutique moves, while Borgman’s Dairy Farm expands

WARRENSBURG — Less than a year after opening its doors at 105 S. Holden St., Marmee’s has moved and opened its newest storefront on Friday, Nov. 1, at the Glasscock Plaza at 321 E Young Street, Suite E.
Central Bank donated $1,000 to Old Drum Animal Shelter after their #dogwooddogs social media campaign on Facebook and Instagram. For each person who shared a photo of their dog, tagged Central Bank of Warrensburg and used the hashtag #dogwooddogs, Central Bank would donate $5 towards their $1,000 goal. Central Bank said it loves giving back to local organizations, especially in fun ways involving the community.

Photo: Central Bank raises money for Old Drum Animal Shelter with #dogwooddogs

Police & Crash Reports
Four hurt in Johnson County accident
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports three people died in traffic crashes during this year’s Thanksgiving holiday counting period--from 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 27, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, December 1, 2024. There were no boating crashes or drownings.
Independence woman injured after striking ditch
Andrew C. Riley, 45, was arrested on Oct. 28 for assault in the 400 block of North Holden Street. Officers responded to an assault in progress and separated the parties at the scene. Riley was transported to the Warrensburg Police Department, booked and released.

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From left, Rep. Louis Riggs, R-District 5; Laurel Hogue, vice provost for Online and Learning Engagement; Tim Crowley, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs; and Clarinda Dir, Workforce and Professional Education manager, pose for a photo on Nov. 7 at the state Capitol in Jefferson City. Photo courtesy of the University of Central Missouri 

UCM employees testify about workforce successes during House interim committee hearing

WARRENSBURG – Officials from the University of Central Missouri recently spoke about the university’s unique workforce development programs during a hearing held by the Missouri House of Representatives Special Interim Committee on Workforce Innovation and Technology. 

Seasonal highlights at UCM include Jingle on the Quad, Holiday Concert

WARRENSBURG – The community is invited to celebrate the holiday season with the University of Central Missouri during several free events planned for early December.
From left, Nellie deLaurier, KMOS Traffic and Programming Coordinator; Michael O’Keefe, KMOS Programming and Communications Manager; and Kristen Kuebler, Director of Client Services for TRAC Media.

KMOS PBS programmer receives national recognition with PTPA Mentorship Award

WARRENSBURG  – The Public Television Programmers Association (PTPA) has named KMOS PBS Programming and Communications Manager Michael O’Keefe as the recipient of the Jerry Trainor Mentorship Award.

Warrensburg Board of Education highlights WACC during November meeting

WARRENSBURG — Warrensburg Area Career Center Director Andrew Wakeman spoke to the Warrensburg Board of Education during its Tuesday, Nov. 19 meeting about the career center's highlights and achievements during the fall of the 2024-25 school year.

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Gwen Rockwood

Two words we need to say and hear more of

I really do love words. For me, they've always been like magic. As a shy kid, I felt so fenced in by fear of nearly everything, but putting words on paper set me free. No pressure, no time limits, no judgment.
Bennet Bodenstein

The happiest wine for Mars and beyond

I was once asked, “if I were on a spaceship to Mars, what wine would I take?" Without any hesitation I answered Chianti.

Way to maintain your garden during the winter

With the latest freeze most everything is dormant in the garden with the exception of evergreens. What can gardeners do in the winter? There are plenty of gardening tasks that can be completed or continued over the winter months.

Finding God in the beauty of everyday life

In the whirlwind of life’s busyness — whether the hectic holiday season or the endless cycle of work, school, and responsibilities — we can get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life and forget to appreciate our present circumstances.
Gwen Rockwood

Standing in the holiday punchline

I'm good at some things — like making a paper projectile out of a straw's wrapper, swatting a fly with one targeted strike, and quoting lines from reruns of sitcoms. Thanks to excellent teachers, I also have a few academic skills, like knowing when to use "who" or "whom" in any given sentence and where apostrophes should and shouldn't be.

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Letter: American Red Cross has responded to a year of crises

Dear Editor:   2022 has been a year of crisis — both seen and unseen — for families and communities. The big crises the American Red Cross has responded to include …

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