It was announced this week that Sara Given is the University of Central Missouri- 2025 Ed See Outstanding Theatre Alumnus award. Given says the award is named after her former professor at UCM. On April 12, 2025, UCM Theatre and Dance will honor Sara Given as the 2025 Ed See Outstanding Theatre Alumnus. Ed See,…
Mexico High School senior Peyton Edward Hoover has announced his commitment to play football with Central Methodist University (CMU), where he will pursue a degree in Health Sciences. Hoover selected CMU due to the welcoming atmosphere and the strong support system provided by the coaching staff, which he believes will help him develop into the…
Friends and family gathered to watch Mexico High School senior Logan Rogers sign his letter of intent to bowl at Central Methodist University at the Mexico High School Sports Complex on Monday, Jan. 26, 2025. Rogers has been bowling for about seven months. Rogers will bowl under Mexico native, and head coach of the Central…
Mexico High School senior Karlee Sefrit made it official on Wednesday, September 27,2023 by signing on the dotted-line to further her softball and academic career at Central Methodist University. Family, friends and teammates gathered around Sefrit at the Mexico High School Sports Complex to celebrate the signing. Karlee told KXEO Sports that she will be…
A referee collapsed during a CMU soccer game Thursday afternoon in Fayette. EMS and team trainers tended to the man for nearly 30 minutes before transporting him to an area hospital. A CMU spokesperson said the man was conscious and responsive by Thursday evening. The match was called off and ruled a no contest.
Kundarrius Taylor, charged with the first-degree murder of Torrance Evans in Fayette last week, to be held without bond despite his claim of self-defense. His lawyer cited Missouri stand your ground laws, including the castle doctrine, stating that a person has a right to defend themselves if they believe their life is in danger and…
Torrance Evans, an offensive lineman for Central Methodist University’s football team, was murdered by his roommate last Thursday. Kundarrius Taylor, 23, pictured above, is charged with first-degree murder. After being mirandized, Taylor admitted to the shooting, saying the two had not been getting along, that Taylor often felt disrespected. Police say an argument turned into…
