Whiteman Air Force Base

This day in history, something historic happened on a global scale that impacted West Central Missouri. Back on July 31, 1991 President George H.W. Bush and Soviet President Mikhail S. Gorbachev signed the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty. The Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty eliminated the Minuteman II Missles that were scattered throughout this region and based out of Whiteman Air Force Base... Re

Whenever you tour Whiteman Air Force Base, you'll see static displays of a B-29, A-10, T-38, UH-1 helicopter, Minuteman Missle and many others around the Base. Now, Whiteman Air Force Base is preparing to honor the heritage of the Missouri Air National Guard's 131st Bomb Wing, with a new park...

There are a lot of our military that our deployed at this time from Whiteman Air Force Base and we appreciate what they're doing. This week, Senior Airman Nathan Tucker, from the 509th Bomb Wing Public Affairs, had a chance to capture a surprise reunion that occurred...

Around this time of year, people want to be outside. They want to be outside playing sports, seeing the sights, just enjoying the weather. You like that kind of stuff - and so do the veterans who live at the Missouri Veterans home.

I was very fortunate to help represent Sedalia at Whiteman AFB for Sedalia Day. We had over 60 Sedalians representing the town, from the mayor and city council and other city heads.

UPDATE: The victim has been identified as 31-year-old Staff Sargent Chad Blackwell. Detective Ken Landes of the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department told KSIS in a telephone interview that the Johnson County Coroner has ruled the death a suicide.

JEFFERSON CITY – Gov. Jay Nixon today announced a coordinated effort between the state and local communities and businesses to retain and enhance Missouri’s military bases, force strength and federal defense spending.

The Knob Noster School District and Whiteman Elementary held a rededication ceremony last night (Nov. 13) at Whiteman Air Force Base. Brigadier General Thomas Bussiere, Knob Noster School Superintendent Dr. Jaret Tomlinson, and the Knob Noster School Board were there to cut a ribbon to mark the occasion.

KNOB NOSTER, MO (October 22, 2013) – Knob Noster R-VIII School District will hold a dedication ceremony to formally announce and celebrate the signing of a new lease with the U.S. Air Force for the Whiteman Elementary school building located on Whiteman Air Force Base.

This Monday (Sept. 9), Whiteman Air Force Base will welcome the USO tour, featuring the hard rock band Drowning Pool for a "B-2 Block Party." In conjunction to the concert there will be carnival rides, food, games and a mobile arcade from 5-9 p.m. The carnival rides and games will be available for unlimited use for only $5. The Drowning Pool concert is completely free to those with acces