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Sedalia Police Department Arrests May 14 5:33 p.m.: Jennifer Leanne Richardson, 43, was arrested after a traffic stop near South Limit Avenue and West 20th Street. She was identified …

Crash Reports for May 16

Leeton motorcyclist seriously injured in Johnson County collision A Leeton man, 37, suffered serious injuries at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, in a Johnson County accident.  According …

Entertainment Briefs for May 16

Central Missouri Coin Club to host event The Central Missouri Coin Club will host its 65th annual Coin & Hobby Show from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, May 16 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on …
Jen Kruse, from Tipton, holds up a sign in protest of the Missouri State Legislature's decision to pass legislation to overturn voters' recent ballot measures. "I wish reason would take over," she told The Independent. (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent).

Missouri Capitol rally vows to fight for paid sick leave, defeat abortion ban

When Missouri voters approved a ballot measure last November to provide paid sick leave to hundreds of thousands of workers, Andi Phillips felt hopeful. Gone would be the “complicated math …
Missouri Senate security shuts down protestors with a “stop the ban” banner in the Senate’s upper gallery Wednesday evening.

Stadium funding, gun rights law among casualties of Missouri Senate breakdown

When Missouri Senate leaders turned to a rarely-used procedural maneuver Wednesday to cut off debate and force a vote to ban abortion and repeal a paid-sick leave law, they essentially ended the …
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Green Ridge softball secures district championship

Green Ridge softball records the final three outs of the Class 1 District 7 championship game, clinching a 12-4 win over Northwest.  Read the story at sedaliademocrat.com

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Missouri upgrades system for public benefits program WIC to allow remote benefits loading

Missourians receiving federal food assistance for low-income women and children will face fewer administrative hurdles to get benefits after the state this month modernized its system. The …
The Gov. Michael L. Parson Arena is presently under construction and will not be affected by House Bill 19’s failure.

Missouri State Fair project affected by House Bill 19's failure

When Missouri House Republicans killed a $517 million capital improvement bill last Friday, May 9, improvements to the Missouri State Fair were suddenly scuttled as well. Missouri State Rep. …

Learn life-saving skills in a day; next CPR/AED class June 14

Bothwell Regional Health Center will offer Community CPR/AED and First Aid courses on Saturday, June 14 in the Bothwell Education Center at 600 E. 14th St. The CPR/AED class is from 8 am to …

PHOTO: Otterville's Birdwell named Central Region Secondary Educator of the Year

Police Reports for May 15

Sedalia Police Department Arrests May 11 2:27 a.m.: Deruo Billimon, 44, was arrested after a traffic stop for non-working license plates near South Osage Avenue and West 15th Street. …

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Smith-Cotton baseball closes regular season against Capital City

Smith-Cotton senior Hayden Zeiler loads up during a game this season.
Smith-Cotton baseball staged a late-game comeback to defeat Capital City 6-2 on Tuesday, May 13, in Jefferson City.  The Tigers trailed 2-0 through five innings, but scored two runs in the …
The Green Ridge softball team celebrates winning the Class 1 District 7 championship after beating Northwest 12-4 on Wednesday, May 14, at Northwest High School. The title is the Lady Tigers’ first since 2014.

Green Ridge softball tops Northwest for district title

HUGHESVILLE — The road to the Class 1 District 7 championship was not easy for Green Ridge softball.  As the No. 4 seed, Green Ridge had to carve its way through a 12-4 Leeton team, …

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Instructor of the Year Danielle Brooks (left) and Staff Member of the Year Leah Mullen (right).
State Fair Community College recently continued a long-standing tradition by announcing the recipients of the 2025 Instructor, Staff and Adjunct of the Year awards. Students nominated candidates for …
Spring 2025 Commencement Speaker, Kyle Weymuth
State Fair Community College will hold its spring commencement at 6 p.m. May 16 at the Mathewson Exhibition Center on the Missouri State Fairgrounds, 2503 W. 16th St. The ceremony will honor students …
On Monday, May 4, Kim Rimel, State Fair Community College Greenhouse manager, posed for a photo in the greenhouse. Rimel will retire after 14 years on May 20.
  After almost a decade and a half, the familiar face of State Fair Community College's Greenhouse Manager, Kim Rimel, will hang up her trowel as she plans to retire on May 20.  Rimel, …

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Gabby White in as new executive director at Sedalia Chamber of Commerce

Gabby White has been hired as the new Executive Director of the Sedalia Chamber of Commerce, and said she is excited to expand her impact on her hometown.
Gabby White has taken the reins as executive director of the Sedalia Chamber of Commerce.  White told the Democrat she was excited for the new position from her office at the historic Katy …
Heartland Blooms with Mother’s Day magic
Why fight traffic or head to a big city when everything you need to celebrate Mom is right here in the Heartland? From handcrafted gifts to coffee baskets, creative experiences, and floral favorites, …
Ground has broken for a 65,000-square foot Amazon Facility at the Thompson Meadow Industrial Park.
Amazon facility announced for Sedalia
The rumors of an Amazon building in Sedalia have been confirmed.  Sedalia — Pettis County Economic Development announced Amazon is building a 65,000-square foot last mile facility at …
Sumner Insurance Services bids farewell to longtime agent
This month, Sumner Insurance will bid a heartfelt farewell to a cherished member of our team, Wilma Hicks, as she retires, marking the end of an extraordinary career  that has spanned over four …
A new food truck, Smash N Dash, has opened in Warsaw. You’ll usually find Smash N Dash parked at the Osage Mini Mart on Main Street.
Smash N Dash brings fresh comfort to Warsaw
A new wave of flavor is rolling into Benton County with the debut of Smash N Dash, a food truck based out of Warsaw. Officially opening on April 21, Smash N Dash is already making a name for itself …
Taylor Austin and Dylana Fox established Mid Mo Trends in 2019. The duo originally started off exclusively online before growing into a storefront at 103 E. Main St. in Cole Camp.
Mid Mo Trends celebrates six years of community roots
What started as a dream between two friends has grown into a beloved staple of Cole Camp’s shopping scene. This month, Mid Mo Trends is proudly celebrating six years in business — a …
As part of its Ag Forward campaign, Central Bank of Sedalia recently presented a $1,000 sponsorship to the SFCC Ag Club to help them pay for events like their Ag Banquet, various trips, etc.
PHOTO: Central Bank of Sedalia donates to SFCC Ag Club

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Rules are rules – or are they?

In 1989, Major League Baseball (MLB) Commissioner Bart Giamatti announced that Pete Rose had accepted a permanent ban from baseball.  This meant Rose could not play anymore, could not manage a …

An American pope means big responsibilities

I had just left my holy hour at church last Thursday when I saw on the news that the cardinals of the Catholic Church had come to a decision – we had a new Pope. I was supposed to get …

WOTUS: The rule that keeps coming back

You may wonder as to how we could be talking about “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) again. The new administration under President Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin are trying to …

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