Jim Bob “Hank” Odle
Jim Bob “Hank” Odle, 82, of Warrensburg, died Friday, Jan. 25 at his home. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29 at Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home…
16 sick in 5 states; linked to ground beef recall
By MIKE STOBBE (NEW YORK, AP) — Federal health officials say at least 16 people in five states have been sickened by salmonella food poisoning linked to ground beef. No…
Recent Missouri editorials
The Associated Press St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Jan. 28 More reforms needed to fix Missouri’s criminal justice system County sheriffs are planning to be back in the Missouri Capitol this year…
Consumer alert: health care markets on the way
By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR (EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first story in a two-part series that provides an overview of the major changes in health insurance facing Americans under the Affordable…
JCCHS accepting scholarship applications
Johnson County Community Health Services is accepting applications for the annual Shirley Burgin Scholarship. To be eligible, a student must be a resident of Johnson County, Mo., show financial need,…
Mules wrestling defeats McKendree for third consecutive victory
(LEBANON, Ill.) – The Mules wrestling team made it three consecutive dual wins with a 25-17 victory against the McKendree Bearcats (3-6) Friday night at the Melvin Price Convocation Center in…
Mules and Jennies compete at Kansas Classic
(LAWRENCE, Kan.) – The Central Missouri track and field teams competed against Division I talent on Friday at the Kansas Jayhawk Classic. Senior Zak Thompson picked up UCM’s lone provisional…
Ruby P. Phelps
Ruby P. Phelps, 89, of Warrensburg, Mo., died Friday, Jan. 25 at Johnson County Care Center in Warrensburg. She moved to Warrensburg in 2004 and leaves no known relatives. Cremation…
Lewis’ 23 leads No. 16 to comeback win over Northwest Missouri
(WARRENSBURG, Mo.) – Down by 16 in the first half, the No. 16 Central Missouri Jennies used a 24-4 run to come from behind and defeat the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats…
Mules beat the Bearcats for eighth straight win
(WARRENSBURG, Mo.) – The Mules basketball team used a 9-0 run during the final minutes of the second half to defeat the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats 60-50 Saturday afternoon in…