University of Central Missouri alumnus Robert N. Page Jr., executive director for equity and inclusion at Metropolitan Community College in Kansas City, will be the keynote speaker for the 2019 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom  Scholarship Dinner. The event is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, Elliott Student Union Ballroom. The dinner is... Read more »

University of Central Missouri basketball is inviting local youth groups and their sponsors, as well as all area schools, to the annual Youth Day and School Day on Saturday, Jan. 26. The Southwest Baptist University Bearcats will be the opponent at UCM Multipurpose Building, with the Jennies game to tip-off at 1:30 p.m. followed by... Read more »

Standing In The Gap Ministries, Johnson County Cares and Soul Fire Ministries have come together to open a Temporary Homeless Shelter in Warrensburg to help individuals that are in the cold weather. They are in need of volunteers nightly to remain open. Volunteer shifts are 5 to 7 p.m., 7 to 11 p.m. and 11... Read more »

Old Drum Open Mic is set for 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at Java Junction, 112 N. Holden St. The event is open to poets, novelists, storytellers, composers, songwriters, comics, memoirists, short story writers, comics and playwrights to participate. People who would like to present can send a personal message through the Old Drum Open Mic Facebook... Read more »