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Steak ‘n’ Shake coming to Sedalia
Steakburgers and milkshakes are coming to the west side of town when Steak’n Shake opens in October.
Posted on May 14, 2013
Meth seizure called biggest in Sedalia
Top StoryAfter a yearlong investigation, Sedalia Police Department officers arrested a Sedalia man after finding a pound of meth in his home.
Posted on May 9, 2013
Big Ass Rock Festival hopes to get noticed
Top StoryCrystal Butler, a Benton County native who has promoted music festivals in Kansas City and Oklahoma, is putting on her biggest festival yet right in her own backyard. Or close to it, at least.
Posted on May 13, 2013
Sedalia man sentenced in child sex case
A Sedalia man was sentenced in Division 6 Circuit Court on Wednesday to 15 years in prison for child molestation.
By earning scholarships, S-C’s Class of ’13 has begun the fight for employment in tough economy
Top StoryValedictorian Zach Wolf solved a Rubik’s cube on stage Saturday at the Smith-Cotton High School Class of 2013 graduation ceremony. It was a metaphor for the complex puzzles students have to solve en route to getting that diploma.
Posted on May 18, 2013
2 from Green Ridge killed in Johnson accident
Two Green Ridge residents were killed in a two-vehicle hit-and-run accident at 12:28 a.m. Sunday in Johnson County.
Women hurt in Benton County crash
Two women were injured in a vehicle accident at 11:50 a.m. Friday in Benton County.
Seniors roll out electric motorcycle
Top StoryTheir high school careers may be over, but a trio of Smith-Cotton Class of 2013 members will continue to work this summer on a project guaranteed to take them places.
Sacred Heart Class of 2013 boasts ‘hard workers and overachievers’
Top StorySacred Heart High School Valedictorian Miranda Meyer encouraged her fellow graduates to “go on adventures, explore, have fun, make new memories and meet new people” during remarks at the school’s 2013 commencement ceremony on Sunday.
Posted on May 19, 2013
Past, present meet at Whittier graduation ceremony
Top StoryReflecting on the past and looking forward to the future were the themes at the Whittier High School graduation ceremony, held Friday at Smith-Cotton Junior High School.
Posted on May 17, 2013
Bemiss: Pat Ives was born to cook
Top StoryMany people know Pat Ives as the co-owner of Patricia’s Mexican and More Restaurant, but what they don’t know is why she came to Sedalia or why she loves to cook.
Prep baseball: District champion Mustangs swinging hot bats in postseason
Top StoryHUGHESVILLE — The hits have kept on coming for the Northwest Mustangs lately.
May 20 Police Reports
This list is a sampling of crime in Sedalia and the surrounding area. The information is taken from official police reports, which do not necessarily contain statements from all parties involved in each case.
May 18-19 Police Reports
This list is a sampling of crime in Sedalia and the surrounding area. The information is taken from official police reports, which do not necessarily contain statements from all parties involved in each case.
Anna Lee Bail shocked, honored after receiving award
Top StorySedalia resident Anna Lee Bail was shocked when she looked in her mailbox in March and found a letter from Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder, telling her state Rep. Stanley Cox had nominated her for the Senior Service Award.
Posted on May 16, 2013
Pond: Robert Downey Jr. keeps ‘Iron Man’ franchise rip-roaring and soaring
Being a superhero comes with super-sized problems. That’s certainly the case with Iron Man and his cocky creator, Tony Stark, who’s suffering from a mega case of job-related stress at the beginning of this third movie spun from his Marvel comic exploits.
Narcotics, dangerous drugs bureau gives OK to PCAD
The Pettis County Ambulance District received its approval from the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs recently, bringing it a step closer to making medical calls.
Posted on May 14, 2013
Festival hopes to carve out rock 'n' roll haven south of Cole Camp
Top StoryCOLE CAMP — Folks came from all over the country, and from all walks of life, to the Missouri Big Ass Rock Festival with a common wish: That the event lives up to its ambitious name and becomes a must-see annual event.
Posted on May 17, 2013
Group putting the spring back into St. Patrick's Church Spring Fork
Top StoryElectrical work to repair wiring damaged by a lightening strike last June wrapped up at the end of April, and a crew was on site Monday through Wednesday this week repairing the church’s roof. The nearly 100-year-old church looked likely to be decommissioned and demolished until a communi…
Posted on May 15, 2013
May 18-19 Sedline
“I thought it was against the law to throw your grass clippings in the streets. Take a trip down 16th Street by the fairgrounds and the sidewalks are covered in grass and it is four or five feet into the street. It really looks bad. “
May 17 Police Reports
This list is a sampling of crime in Sedalia and the surrounding area. The information is taken from official police reports, which do not necessarily contain statements from all parties involved in each case.
Law Day cases for May 6
The following felony cases were heard during the May 6 Law Day docket:
Prep girls soccer: Gremlins' season ends with heartbreaking double-overtime loss
Top StoryCONCORDIA — After a scoreless second half and a scoreless first overtime, the St. Paul Lutheran Saints broke through in the second overtime to beat Sacred Heart 2-1 and claim the Class 1, District 9 championship on Wednesday.
May 15 Police Reports
This list is a sampling of crime in Sedalia and the surrounding area. The information is taken from official police reports, which do not necessarily contain statements from all parties involved in each case.
SPD honors fallen officers at event
Top StorySedalia Police Department officers, command staff, families and friends gathered at the Municipal Building on Wednesday to honor fallen law enforcement officers.
Posted on May 15, 2013
4 injured in 2-vehicle Morgan County crash
Four people were injured in a two-vehicle crash at 11:55 a.m. Saturday in Morgan County.
Prep baseball: Gremlins win district championship
CONCORDIA — Sacred Heart erased a 2-0 deficit and scored eight unanswered runs to claim its first district title since 2010, beating Windsor 8-2 in the Class 2, District 15 championship game Tuesday at the Concordia Sports Complex.
May 16 Police Reports
This list is a sampling of crime in Sedalia and the surrounding area. The information is taken from official police reports, which do not necessarily contain statements from all parties involved in each case.
Cox to lead special concealed carry records panel probe
District 52 state Rep. Stan Cox, R-Sedalia, will head up a special committee charged with investigating the collection and sharing of some 163,000 concealed carry records collected by the Missouri Department of Revenue.
Posted on May 14, 2013
Two injured in Johnson County crash
Two people were seriously injured in a vehicle accident at 5:35 a.m. Tuesday in Johnson County.
Therapy dog Legacy is a hit with La Monte Elementary students
Top StoryLA MONTE — It’s a tough life being a dog.
Posted on May 17, 2013
Tornado warning expires, tornado watch until 10 p.m. still in effect
Breaking Weather AlertThe tornado warning for central and north Pettis County has been allowed to expire by the National Weather Service. A tornado watch remains in effect and the Emergency Management Agency is urging residents to remain alert. Severe thunderstorms are still expected tonight.
Prep track and field: Brockman, Logan top performers at state
Windsor’s Tyler Brockman and Cole Camp’s Kaleena Logan were the top performers from the Democrat’s coverage area this weekend in the Class 2 state track and field championships at Lincoln University in Jefferson City.
Prep baseball: 3 Gremlins, 3 Greyhounds named all-district
Three Sacred Heart Gremlins and three Windsor Greyhounds led the Class 1, District 15 All-District baseball team.
Prep baseball: Cole Camp 5, Skyline 4
A four-run third inning and strong pitching after the first frame keyed Cole Camp’s 5-4 win over Skyline on Wednesday in the Class 2, District 14 championship baseball game at Cole Camp.
Athlete of the Week: Alexia Goodson, Smith-Cotton
Alexia Goodson, of Smith-Cotton, scored three goals May 9 in the Lady Tigers’ 7-0 soccer win over Center in Kansas City.
Warrensburg man hurt in motorcycle crash
A Warrensburg man was injured in a motorcycle accident at 3:13 a.m. Tuesday in Pettis County.
Democrat gets APME grant
The Democrat was recently named the winner of the Associated Press Media Editor’s Community Journalism Public Service Initiative and will receive a $1,000 grant for a summer-long project on the impact of meth in the community.
Sedline for May 11-12
“Mr. Strauss had a well written letter in Tuesday’s paper. Putting aside whether second-hand smoke kills or not there is also the issue with his smoke causing sinus or breathing problems when you have someone infringing on your airspace and you cant leave for whatever reason. I used to sm…
Inaugural S-C Academic Hall of Fame class touts benefits of Sedalia education
Top StoryA Sedalia education can prove a valuable lifelong asset.
Posted on May 13, 2013
Original artist gives Joplin mural a facelift
Top StoryStan Herd raised the scissor lift he was working from on Thursday and dabbed paint onto his brush, then took a step back and examined his work before leaning in and adding a few brush strokes of contour to Scott Joplin’s suit jacket.
Posted on May 17, 2013
Council to discuss definitions of bars, restaurants for possible smoke ban
The legal definition of what classifies a bar and restaurant will be discussed by the Sedalia City Council Monday at its regular meeting.
Letter: Is this a number to be proud of?
Is this a number to be proud of?
Letter: Council should protect us by passing smoking ban
Some of what is being said about the indoor smoking ordinance revolves around the rights of the employer to run his business the way he or she wants. There is a lot of research about whether businesses lose profits or gain profits when a smoking ordinance is put in place. And let’s face i…
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