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University of Central Missouri President Roger Best presents a graduate with their diploma on Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center during one of the university's fall undergraduate commencement ceremonies. 
Photos: UCM celebrates fall 2024 commencement ceremonies
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Local Briefs for Dec. 17
Closures scheduled along Maguire more
From left, front: BC James Fitterling - 30 years, Lt James Wilson - 15 years, Retired BC Jeremy VanWey - 27 years, FF Caleb Thompson 5 years, Captain Joe Jennings - 20 years, FF Jerald Finley - Recruit Graduate, FF Elane Runyon - Recruit Graduate, Asst Chief Dee Bennett. Back: Chief Larry Jennings, Lt Ben Burd - 10 years, Captain Nick McDaniels - 15 years, Lt HR Zellner - 15 years, FF Lambert Short - 5 years, Retired FF Jack Hart - 25 years, FF Austin Atchley - Recruit Graduate. Not Pictured: Lt Tom Anderson - 5 years, FF Will Crowden - 5 years, FF Christopher Arwood - 5 years, FF Orry Harbit - 5 years, FF Chris Gibson - 10 years, FF Antonio Evans - 15 years, FF Jimmy Tawzer - 20 years
JCFPD recognizes years of service
WARRENSBURG — Following the Tuesday, Dec. 10 Board of Directors meeting, District firefighters were recognized for completing the District's Recruit Firefighter Training Program, a 14-week introductory course for new employees with no prior firefighting experience. more
Pertile Springs Lake, owned by the University of Central Missouri, is set to close until Jan. 2025 for dam outflow maintenance. 
UCM closes Pertle Springs Lake for dam maintenance
WARRENSBURG - The University of Central Missouri closed Pertle Springs Lake for a maintenance project Monday, Dec. 16. more
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Clark Holdren, center, poses for a photo in his office alongside photos of his father CL Holdren, left, and his grandfather Gene Holdren, right on Thursday, Dec. 12, at Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home in Warrensburg. The family-owned funeral home celebrated 60 years of business in 2024. 
Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home celebrates 60 years of business
WARRENSBURG - Clark Holdren has spent much of his life inside a funeral home. more
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Holden man arrested for copper cable theft
A Holden man has been arrested for felony stealing in connection to the theft of copper cables. more
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Local Briefs for Friday, Dec. 13
Johnson County Commission schedules hearing to adopt budget more
Knob Noster Fire Department to host blood drive
Community Blood Center (CBC) is the primary provider of blood and blood components to 70 plus hospitals and medical centers in the Greater Kansas City region. The Knob Noster Fire Department will host a CBC life-saving blood drive on Friday, Dec. 13 from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. more
Members of the Warrensburg Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots and Warrensburg community members pose for a photo during the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at Toys for Tots' new location in Warrensburg. The new headquarters is located at 727 N. Charles St, Unit A, in the Franklin’s Westview Shopping Plaza
Warrensburg Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots celebrates new location, advocates for donations
WARRENSBURG — After spending the last 11 years in the First Christian Church warehouse, the Warrensburg Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots has a new headquarters at 727 N. Charles St, Unit A, next to Dollar Tree and Planet Fitness. more
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Filing opens for April 8, 2025 Municipal Election
JOHNSON COUNTY — Filing began Tuesday, Dec. 10 for the April 8 Municipal Election.  more
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Warrensburg City Council hears unaudited 2024 year-end budget report
WARRENSBURG — Warrensburg City Management Analyst Jessica Venvertloh provided the Warrensburg City Council with a preliminary report on the city’s fiscal year 2024 year-end budget at the council’s Monday, Dec. 9 meeting. more
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Man wanted on multiple warrants apprehended after barricade
The Johnson County SWAT team took one man into custody after an hours-long barricade on Friday, Dec. 6 in Montserrat. more
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Old Drum Animal Shelter Executive Director Cassie Montgomery, center, holds a $1,235 donation from the Warrensburg High School for animal adoptions on Monday, Dec. 9, at the Old Drum Animal Shelter. Also pictured from left, Old Drum Board Secretary Lisa Richter, Old Drum Board Director Bryan Jacobs, WHS Principal Dr. Bret Pummill and WHS Social Worker Brenda Pennington.
Old Drum Animal Shelter accepts $1,235 donation from Warrensburg High School
WARRENSBURG — Thanks to fundraising efforts from Warrensburg High School, many dogs and cats at the Old Drum Animal Shelter will soon find new homes after the shelter received $1,235 in donations on Monday, Dec. 9. more
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Warrensburg PD warns against holiday scams
WARRENSBURG — On Monday, Dec. 2, the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce notified its members of a scam email impersonating its Board Chair, Max Ridenhour. more
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Santa Claus speaks with two Warrensburg children, asking them what they want for Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 7, in downtown Warrensburg. The 2024 "A Dickens Christmas" offered locals a chance to check out the downtown businesses and the many holiday-themed activities taking place. 
PHOTOS: Downtown Warrensburg celebrates 'A Dickens Christmas'
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A truck dons a "Rudolph the Reindeer" outfit and pulls along Santa's sleigh during the 7th Annual Warrensburg Holiday Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, in downtown Warrensburg.
Photos: 7th Annual Warrensburg Holiday Parade kicks off festive season
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Johnson County Sheriff’s Office assists US 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. more
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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
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University of Central Missouri student Quinton Weed rehearses in the Elliott Student Union for the upcoming live radio drama, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” which will be performed in the Union and simultaneously broadcast on The Beat at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10. Release courtesy of the University of Central Missouri 
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.” more
Warrensburg High School students speak with PCMR'S Max Ridenhour, left, and Monica Mitcheltree, second from left, during Central Bank's "Reality Check" program on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at Warrensburg High School. Ridenhour helped students monitor their made-up budgets for communications like internet and cell phone payments, while Mitcheltree helped those who wanted to donate money to charity. 
Central Bank’s ‘Reality Check’ gives Warrensburg High School students a budget lesson
WARRENSBURG - Sometimes, you just need a reality check. more
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