The University of Central Missouri has been included as a subaward recipient for the De-Escalation Training through Active Learning (DeTAL) Assessment and Research Center initiative through Western Illinois University’s (WIU) Psychology Department. The cooperative agreement is made possible through the United States Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office to help develop this cutting-edge virtual training center. more

WARRENSBURG – Gov. Mike Parson began his week-long trip around the state on Monday, April 8, first stopping in Warrensburg to tour the University of Central Missouri and sign copies of his book “No Turnin’ Back - G57.” more

Main Street to host Prom Parade more

WARRENSBURG – Bruce Uhler was sworn in as Warrensburg Mayor at the Warrensburg City Council bimonthly meeting on Monday, April 8. The council also swore in candidate Suzy Latare to a three-year term, while former mayor Jim Kushner returned to a city council member position. more

A Warrensburg man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges, including for allegedly assaulting law enforcement during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. more

Driver arrested for DWI after crash more

SEDALIA — A benefit dinner and auction for the Jay and Lynn Hurt family is slated for Saturday, April 13, at the Pork House on the Missouri State Fairgrounds. more

Projects ranging from replacing aging water pipe to water treatment plant upgrades are planned to be completed within the next year as Missouri American Water continues to identify and invest in improvements to upgrade its water system in Warrensburg. more

Perhaps no plant brightens a shady area more than hosta, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. The hardy perennial that thrives in shade is low-maintenance and easy to grow. more

West Central Electric Cooperative announced that three area high school students are preparing to pack their bags for a week in Washington, D.C., following the 2024 Rural Electric Youth Tour finals hosted April 3. more

SEDALIA - As the partial eclipse slowly dropped the Moon’s shadow on Sedalia, people began stepping out of their offices into a strange darkness at midday. more

SEDALIA — On Friday, April 5, members of Planned Parenthood, the Missourians for Constitutional Freedom, the Sedalia Democrat Club, and volunteers gathered in front of Bazoo Books to collect signatures for the "Right to Reproductive Freedom Initiative" petition. more

Khaniah S. Woodson, 18, was arrested on March 11 for stealing at a business in the 300 block of Cooper Boulevard. An employee from the business reported that they had a female subject in the office who failed to pay for multiple items, passing the last point of sale. She was transported to the Warrensburg Police Department, processed and released. more

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WARRENSBURG — The Warrensburg Police Department is investigating a reported attempted abduction of a juvenile that occurred in the morning of Thursday, April 8, according to a WPD Facebook post. more

Mark Pearce to present ‘Warrensburg’s Musical Legacy’ more

WARRENSBURG – On Friday, March 29, the City of Warrensburg announced via Facebook that the mulberry tree at 205 N. Maguire St. would have to be removed due to its unhealthy state and the property owner ordering its removal immediately. more

University of Missouri Extension specialists have the buzz on how the April 8 solar eclipse will stop bee activity for a few minutes in parts of Missouri. more

WARRENSBURG – After close to 60 years since it first opened its doors, Swisher’s hardware store is being sold, with its storefront changing ownership on April 8. more

Upcoming local blood drives more