Ninety-nine middle and high school students from across the state received top rankings in the National History Day contest in Missouri on April 27 on the University of Missouri campus in Columbia. more

WARRENSBURG – It’s not very often that a school celebrates a century in one location. But on Thursday afternoon, May 2, Martin Warren Elementary School will celebrate hitting the century mark with an assembly and open house for the community. more

State Fair Community College took part in the NC3 National Letter of Intent Signing on April 17. This national event sponsored by the National Coalition of Certification Centers mirrors the NCAA’s National Signing Day for athletes who commit to play sports in college. It is designed to honor students who are entering a technical field and to celebrate the dignity of work. more

Six Missouri high schools were recognized during an April 16 ceremony at the Missouri State Capitol for winning top spots and $15,500 in donations during the AAA Buckle Up Phone Down High School Showdown 2023. more

The University of Central Missouri was honored with the 2024 Tree Campus Higher Education recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management. more

Former Whittier High School student William Kitarogers, 34, returned to the school on Thursday, April 25, to speak to students about the dangers of drugs and choosing the wrong friends and lifestyle. He noted that everyone needs to learn to control their own destiny. more

WARRENSBURG — Earlier this year, the University of Central Missouri Concert Choir had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel to Europe to perform in the Baltic States of Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia. more

Four State Fair Community College Technology Welding students were recently offered a hands-on learning opportunity. more

Missouri Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) welcomed more than 5,000 attendees from nearly 400 chapters to the record-breaking State Leadership Conference April 14-16 in Springfield to celebrate the 65th year as an organization. more

During the 2024 Boys and Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri Legacy Awards ceremony on Thursday, April 25, Karl Kramer, of Overland Park, Kansas, and Ditzfeld Container and Trash Services of Sedalia were honored. more

Smith-Cotton High DECA Advisor Kassie Nickel calls senior Jacelyn Lancaster “an academic weapon.” Lancaster also could be called a “triple threat.” more

State Fair Community College Theatre is presenting "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical" this week. more

Applewood Christian School is presenting its annual theatrical production after a two-year hiatus. “Alice @ Wonderland” is a modern and fresh adaptation of the traditional story of “Alice in Wonderland.” more

After competing at the FIRST Robotics World Championships in Houston, Texas, an enthusiastic crowd eagerly awaited Team SCREAM’s return to Smith-Cotton High School on Sunday evening, April 21. more

As Earth Week draws global focus to sustainable living, the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg will showcase a lineup of events from April 22-27 designed to promote environmental awareness and demonstrate the university’s commitment to sustainability practices. more

Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri was well represented during the 2024 Missouri State Youth of the Year competition, hosted April 2-3 in Jefferson City. Dottie Donatti, 19, and Samaya Butler, 11, enjoyed two days of fun activities, meeting with local legislators and an awards luncheon. more

A massive education bill that expands a private school scholarship program and opens up Boone County to charter schools squeaked out of the Missouri House and to the governor’s desk on Thursday, winning the bare minimum number of votes needed for passage. more

For the fifth year, Central Bank of Sedalia hosted a special program, Reality Check, for Smith-Cotton High School students. more