WARRENSBURG – On Friday, Nov. 10, Warrensburg Middle School hosted an assembly in honor of Veterans Day.
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By Annelia Nixon
annelian@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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11/13/23
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On Oct. 22, SMSgt. (Ret.) Timothy Newcomb, Knob Noster High School Aerospace Science instructor and a military veteran, was recognized as a Hometown Hero at the Kansas City Chiefs football game.
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11/9/23
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WARRENSBURG – A classic fairy tale will take the stage in Warrensburg over the next two weekends as the University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance and UCM Music presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” in the Highlander Theatre.
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By Nicole Cooke
nicolec@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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11/6/23
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Tina Brown, a special education teacher at Knob Noster Middle School in the Knob Noster School District, received a $600 grant from the Central Region Missouri State Teachers Association.
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11/2/23
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From high school basketball star to Olympic gold medalist and member of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Hall of Fame, Chamique Holdsclaw has an inspiring story to share. But it’s not just about athletic stardom. It’s about personal struggles to manage mental health issues such as depression and a desire to help others do the same.
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11/2/23
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With Veterans Day around the corner, several events and special offerings are planned to honor area veterans.
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By Star-Journal Staff
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11/2/23
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More than 25 years of dedication to public service has led to regional recognition for Capt. Dan Othic, a longtime officer with the University of Central Missouri’s Department of Public Safety. He was recently honored as recipient of the Clarence M. Kelley Meritorious Service Award.
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10/31/23
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Knob Noster High School’s Stealth Panther Robotics (SPR) Team 6424 competed in St. Louis on Saturday, Oct. 7 and won the 2023 Gateway Robotics Challenge (GRC).
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10/30/23
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The W-K Corral was packed with cowboys, saloon girls and barkeeps during Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri’s fifth annual Casino Night, presented by The W-K Family of Dealerships, hosted Oct. 12. The Tombstone-themed event raised nearly $20,000 for Club programs and included blackjack, craps, roulette, and more.
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10/19/23
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The University of Central Missouri’s 2023 Homecoming celebration this weekend includes an awards dinner Friday, Oct. 20 honoring six outstanding Distinguished Alumni.
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10/19/23
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With the theme, “Peace, Love and Mules,” opportunities abound for University of Central Missouri students and alumni to get their groove on while showing their UCM spirit during the 2023 Homecoming celebration Friday and Saturday, Oct. 20-21. This busy weekend includes an awards dinner honoring six outstanding Distinguished Alumni, Party in the Park, the annual Homecoming parade and Mules football game.
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10/18/23
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A recent ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the renovation of The Ozark Dining Facility at Whiteman Air Force Base not only introduced base personnel and guests to updates on an important food service center, but recognized the partnership between University of Central Missouri students and faculty members who helped make the vision for this redesign project a reality.
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10/12/23
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The Warrensburg FFA and Warrensburg Schools Foundation hosted the second annual Homecoming Tiger Tailgate on Friday, Sept. 29.
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10/11/23
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KNOB NOSTER — Artwork from two Knob Noster High School students, 19-year-old Taylor Trudell and 16-year-old Hannah Harrell, is now on display at the White House.
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Meliyah Venerable
meliyahv@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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10/9/23
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The Warrensburg Schools Foundation announced the Fall 2023 Dual Credit Scholarship recipients.
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9/28/23
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Get ready for innovative and entertaining stage performances as University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance presents the mainstage play, “Everybody,” by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins at the James L. Highlander Theatre.
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9/25/23
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A memorandum of understanding opening the door for an expanded partnership with Hiroshima College of Foreign Languages (HCFL) in Japan was recently signed by administrative and academic leaders at the University of Central Missouri and HCFL.
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9/25/23
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Earlier this week, Gov. Mike Parson announced the appointment of two individuals from the Kansas City metropolitan area to fill vacancies on the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors. Their terms begin immediately with final confirmation pending state senate approval when the General Assembly reconvenes in January.
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9/21/23
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