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A lifelong Warrensburg resident, Collins graduated from Central Missouri State College in 1969 with a bachelor of science degree in art education and English. Afterwards, Collins taught kindergarten through 12th grade art classes in the Warrensburg school district for 33 years until he retired in 2002.
Morris Collins’ legacy to be celebrated at Family and Friends day
WARRENSBURG — The Morris L. Collins Legacy Committee is hosting a Family and Friends Day to celebrate the legacy of Morris L. Collins and raise funds for the committee. more
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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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The first September in the Star concert will be performed by Kansas artist Sky Smeed and be held on Friday, Sept. 13. Two weeks later, Main Street will welcome the Kansas City Super Group, Mooncrow on Sept. 27.
Warrensburg Main Street to host inaugural September in the Star concert series
WARRENSBURG — Beginning next week, Warrensburg Main Street will host its first September in the Star concert series at the Star Theater on Pine Street. 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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MSHP releases Labor Day holiday weekend statistics
Seven people died in traffic crashes, two people died in a boating crash and one person drowned during the 2024 Labor Day holiday weekend. The 2024 counting period for the Labor Day holiday was from 6 p.m., Friday, Aug. 30, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, Sept. 2. more
UCM Public Safety shares tips to recognize and prevent scams
WARRENSBURG – With a new academic year underway at the University of Central Missouri, students and their families are encouraged to be alert and take precautionary measures to protect themselves from potential scams. more
Local briefs for Sept. 3
Paint the Town Red voting begins Tuesday more
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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Warrensburg teacher Monda Reynolds, left, poses for a photo with her son Ben and her book “Improving the World Through Education One Day at a Time” that aims to improve education on Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Günzel and Bowser bookstore. 
Warrensburg teacher hopes to improve education with newest book
WARRENSBURG — Warrensburg teacher Monda Reynolds held a book signing on Saturday, Aug. 24, for her newest book titled “Improving the World Through Education One Day at a Time” at the Warrensburg teacher bookstore Günzel and Bowser located at 112 W. Gay St. 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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Local Briefs for Aug. 27
Original poems sought for Poetry in the Parks more
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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