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Heat waves and cool waves

About a dozen women exercised Monday at Liberty Park Pool as part of the Sedalia Parks and Recreation Department’s water aerobics program. Instructor Jennifer Rehmer, far left, led the class.... Full story

The Snake Lady has been sharing her love of reptiles for 25 years

By Allison Elyse Gualtieri

Lots of children — some now adults — have met Connie Koch as she gave educational programs over the years.Many don’t remember her name, but they remember who she is: the Snake Lady.“That’s great, because I made an impression... Full story

Arrest made in Cole Camp triple homicide

Courtney Hudson

Cole Camp residents will sleep easier this week after hearing news of an arrest in the Cole Camp triple homicide. Robert B. Blurton, 45, of Garnett, Kan., was arrested at 12:10 a.m. Saturday in his home. Blurton has been charged with three counts of... Full story

So far, so good on streetscape project

Business owners impressed with work, progress

Sarah Nail

The first block of the downtown streetscape project is nearly completed ahead of schedule. Construction of the new street and sidewalks in the 100 block of East Main Street is about three days ahead of schedule and should be completed by Friday. Sedalia... Full story

Summer reading

Libraries offering programs for kids

Allison Elyse Gualtieri

Six-year-old Grace Gunn and her mother, Dana, have read 35 books this summer. Allison Cormican, 13, has read nine books in the past two weeks. The two, who were both at the Sedalia Public Library on Thursday, are just a few of the about 300 children... Full story

'King of Pop' Michael Jackson dead at age 50

By LYNN ELBER

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson, the “King of Pop” who once moonwalked above the music world, died Thursday as he prepared for a comeback bid to vanquish nightmare years of sexual scandal and financial calamity. He was 50.Jackson... Full story

Colorful fun at Liberty Park

By Courtney Hudson

In about an hour, Marshall Noble’s white T-shirt looked like something out of the 1970s. He dyed it red, blue and green Wednesday at Convention Hall during the Tie-Dye Mania event. “You have to get some rubber bands and put them where you... Full story

Keeping your cool

Experts offer advice on beating the heat

Bob Satnan

The weather is sweltering without much relief in sight. The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning in effect until 10 p.m. today. Temperatures could reach into the mid to upper 90s, but it could feel like 108 to 111 degrees. The NWS... Full story

Katy Trail Ride under way

Gearge Eggleston, of Houston, wipes sweat from his face as he takes a break from the first leg of the 225-mile Katy Trail Ride on Monday morning at the Katy Depot. Three-hundred eighteen bicycle riders from Missouri and across the country are taking part... Full story

Everyday People: Hula hoopster Heather Hughes

Sarah Nail

“Whirling meditation,” “blissful” and “performing art” are among the words Heather Hughes uses to describe her hula-hooping hobby.Hughes, 24, of Dresden, can spin a large hoop around her waist, chest, arms and fingers... Full story

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