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Warrensburg High School Principal Bret Pummill, right, smiles as he hands a diploma to a graduate on Saturday, May 17, at the Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center. Saturday’s ceremony was Pummill’s last as the high school principal before retirement and he showed his emotions because of it.
Retiring WHS Principal Bret Pummill reflects on tenure
WARRENSBURG - School years often go by in waves, both fast and slow.  Some weeks and months go by in a flash, while others lag on and on.  In the weeks leading up to and after … more
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Rana Ward poses behind her exhibit selling jewelry like charm bracelets, gold earrings and personalized keychains. The Downtown Warrensburg Art Walk requires that its participants provide their own tables or booths to display their artwork.
Artists take downtown for second Third Wednesday Art Walk
WARRENSBURG — Downtown Warrensburg held its second Third Wednesday Art Walk of the season on Wednesday, May 20, featuring a range of artists, including wood carvers, tarot card readers, jewelry … more
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Warrensburg School Board honors 2024-25 student and building achievements
WARRENSBURG - The Warrensburg R-VI School District Board of Education took time out of its Tuesday, May 21, meeting to recognize its student achievements and the Warrensburg High School’s … more
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sign reads “Once Upon a Field Day” as Ridge View Elementary School celebrated the end of the 2024-25 school year with a field day on Monday, May 19, at Ridge View Elementary School.
PHOTOS: Ridge View Elementary holds book-inspired Field Day
Students of the Warrensburg High School 2025 graduating class fling their caps into the air celebrating their achievement on Saturday, May 17, at the Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center. The high school celebrated 213 students in 2025.
Warrensburg High School graduates 213 students
WARRENSBURG - Warrensburg High School welcomed 213 student graduates to its exclusive alumni club as it celebrated the commencement ceremony for its 2025 graduating class on Saturday, May 17, at the … more
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Warrensburg Main Street Marketing and Events Coordinator Maggie Burgin, left, poses for a photo with the committee of Sterling Elementary School students who helped plan the event on Friday, May 16, on the Johnson County Courthouse lawn. The committee and Burgin chose between “Dog Man” and “Moana 2” for their Friday movie.
PHOTOS: Sterling Elementary students, families and staff enjoy "Dog Man"
2025 Gateway Educational Center graduates toss their caps in the air for a photo on Thursday, May 15, at the First Baptist Church in Warrensburg.
Gateway Education Center celebrates record 23 graduates in 2025
WARRENSBURG — Three consecutive bell rings can only mean one thing in the Warrensburg School District: the Gateway Educational Center is preparing for graduation.  The rings signify … more
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Warrensburg apartment fire leaves two injured
Two residents were injured in an apartment fire Friday, March 16 in Warrensburg.   According to the Warrensburg Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched to reported fire alarm at a … more
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: Ret. U.S. Air Force Major General Edward Mechenbier speaks in front of a photo of a prison cell on Wednesday, May 14, at the Matthews-Crawford American Legion Post 131. A Vietnam War POW, Mechenbier spent close to six years in the “Hanoi Hilton” prison.
Vietnam POW Ret. Major General Edward Mechenbier speaks at American Legion
WARRENSBURG — The Matthews-Crawford American Legion Post 131 welcomed Warrensburg community members and retired military personnel to hear from retired U.S. Air Force Major General Edward … more
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Lotspeich Law, LLC staff, Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce members and Warrensburg community members pose for a photo during the ribbon cutting ceremony of the law firm on Tuesday, May 13, at 511 Foster Lane.
Lotspeich Law, LLC opens its doors in Warrensburg
WARRENSBURG - One of Warrensburg’s newest law firms has a familiar name. Like the automotive dealer, Lotspeich Law, LLC is all about business and helping the Warrensburg community.  … more
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Warrensburg City Council hears presentations on FY 2024 audit, Lion’s Lake project
WARRENSBURG - KPM CPAs & Advisors Manager Wayland Mueller presented the Warrensburg City Council with his company’s audit for the city's financial statements and other fund information for … more
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A candidate recieves her diploma from President Roger Best during the University of Central Missouri’s afternoon commencement Saturday, May 10, at the Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center.
PHOTOS: Central Missouri hosts Spring Commencement
: Local first responders sit and enjoy their free lunch as part of the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce’s annual First Responders Lunch on Friday, May 9, at Lotspeich Automotive.
Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce holds annual First Responders Lunch
WARRENSBURG - The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce took time to honor and celebrate the local first responders in the area with its annual First Responders Lunch on Friday, May 9.  Held at … more
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Trump’s PBS funding cuts could impact KMOS
WARRENSBURG - The University of Central Missouri’s Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) member television station KMOS could face federal funding cuts due to an executive order signed by President … more
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WMMC holds Community Health Needs Assessment Town Hall
WARRENSBURG - The Western Missouri Medical Center, along with other Johnson County healthcare officials and organizations like the Johnson County Community Health Services, Compass Health and the … more
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Reagan Shippy, left, and Paige Schneller will graduate with Chemistry degrees from UCM during 2025 Spring Commencement.
Centerview’s Shippy, Knob Noster’s Schellner pursue degree dreams at Central Missouri
WARRENSBURG — They may not have started as Chemistry majors when enrolling at the University of Central Missouri, but seniors Reagan Shippy and Paige Schneller will be headed to doctoral … more
arrensburg Mayor Pro-Tem Eddie Osborne holds a proclamation celebrating 2025’s National Travel and Tourism Week on Wednesday, May 7, at the Warrensburg train station. From left, WCVB volunteer Sharon Jennings, MoDOT Administrator of Railroads Alex Schroeder, Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Max Ridenhour, Osborne, WCVB board member Dana Phelps and WCVB Tourism Director Marcy Barnhart.
City of Warrensburg celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week
WARRENSBURG - The City of Warrensburg, the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce and the Warrensburg Convention and Visitors Bureau all gathered at the Warrensburg train station on Wednesday, May 7, to … more
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509th Bomb Wing Commander Col. Keith Butler, middle, receives the 2024 Omaha Trophy from U.S. Strategic Command Commander General Anthony Cotton, left, and Nebraska State Senator and U.S. STRATCOM Consultation Committee member Rita Sanders, right, on Monday, May 6, at Whiteman Air Force Base. The 509th won the award for its excellence as a Strategic Bomber.
509th Bomb Wing presented with 2024 Omaha Trophy
WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE- The 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base received the 2024 Omaha Trophy for its excellence during the year as a Strategic Bomber from the U.S. Strategic Command at a … more
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In a photo in 2020, the late Richard Luehrman, Professor Emeritus of Art at the University of Central Missouri, focuses on a watercolor painting of his family home in Lexington, Missouri.
Art Show and Sale benefits Richard A. Luehrman Art Scholarship
The UCM Gallery of Art and Design will host an art show and sale featuring the work of the late Dr. Richard A. Luehrman, Professor Emeritus of Art at the University of Central Missouri from May 19 … more
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MoDOT begins construction of J-Turns on U.S. Hwy 50 west of Warrensburg
JOHNSON COUNTY—The Missouri Department of Transportation announced in a press release on Thursday, May 1, that it will close the lanes on eastbound and westbound U.S. Highway 50 between … more
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