City of Sedalia hosts budget planning session

Interim city manager Matt Wirt at the podium during a budget planning session Saturday, Jan. 11. Commander Adam Hendrick and SPD chief David Woolery were ready to answer council questions regarding their FY2025 budget requests.

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The Sedalia City Council and Mayor Andrew Dawson listened to department heads and ranked budget requests for FY2025 on Saturday, Jan. 11, at the Municipal Building.

Meet Bothwell Emergency Department's Staci Ward PA-C

Staci Ward PA-C works in the Emergency Department at Bothwell Regional Health Center. When she isn't at work she manages a farm nearby.

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Staci Ward is a physician assistant at Bothwell Regional Health Center’s Emergency Department.

Area Roundup: S-C boys wrestling competes at Capital City Tournament

Smith-Cotton senior Luis Juarez grabs his opponent during a dual last season. Juarez earned a win at the Capital City Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 11.

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Smith-Cotton boys wrestling took seventh place at the Capital City Dual Tournament in Jefferson City on Saturday, Jan. 11.

Yves Exilus to open exhibit at Liberty Center

Local photographer and videographer Yves Exilus will open a solo exhibit, “Captured in Time: Sedalia Through My Lens,” with an artist reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, at the Hayden Liberty Center. Proceeds from the show will benefit the Open Door Service Center.

Photo courtesy of Yves Exilus

Local photographer and videographer Yves Exilus of Cole Camp will open a solo show on Thursday, Jan. 16, at the Hayden Liberty Center. Proceeds from the show will go to the Open Door Service Center.

Pettis County Commission approves FY 2025 budget

Pettis County western commissioner Mark Edwards works on the FY2025 Pettis County budget. The newly-sworn official said the budget approval process was an 'eye-opening' experience.

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Pettis County Presiding Commissioner Bill Taylor, Eastern Commissioner Israel Baeza and Western Commissioner Mark Edwards approved the county's fiscal year 2025 budget Monday, Jan.6.

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Missouri lawmakers question Capitol security before upcoming inauguration

A committee dedicated to the security of the Missouri Capitol convened Thursday to raise concerns ahead of Monday’s inauguration of Gov.-elect Mike Kehoe.

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Second Ward City Council member Tina Boggess expressed displeasure during the miscellaneous items portion of the Jan. 6 Sedalia City Council meeting.

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Stover Tournaments canceled, S-C boys postponed

Stover junior Mia Rowland guards Smith-Cotton's Brekyn Scanlon during the Clinton Girls Basketball Tournament championship game on Dec. 6. The Stover Basketball Tournaments started Thursday, Jan. 9, after being postponed three times.

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Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid responds to a question during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Denver.

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Chiefs should be well rested as they begin pursuit of a record 3rd straight Lombardi Trophy

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Just about the only thing that the Chiefs learned on Sunday in Denver is that their backups are not a playoff-quality team.

Area Roundup: State Fair basketball teams fall in Moberly

State Fair Community College women’s basketball’s 14-game win streak has come to an end.
Smith-Cotton boys smother Camdenton to pick up conference win

After 16 days off and a postponement between games, Smith-Cotton boys basketball was eager to hit the …
Wolfe, Smith-Freeman bring home hardware from Wonder Woman Tournament

Smith-Cotton seniors Jasmine Wolfe and Jazlyn Smith-Freeman placed seventh and eighth, respectively, at …

State Fair women demolish Kennedy-King in return from break

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State Fair men shake off rust to beat Kennedy-King

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Lincoln boys get bruised by formidable Eugene

LINCOLN — Lincoln boys basketball faced its toughest test of the season yet on Friday, Jan. 3.

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SFCC to close Dec. 18 for winter break

State Fair Community College in Sedalia and all extended campus locations (Boonville, Clinton, Eldon, Lake of the Ozarks, Jefferson City and Whiteman Air Force Base) will close for winter break from noon Dec. 18 through Jan. 1, 2025. All offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2.

SFCC to hold fall commencement Dec 13, keynote speaker Donald E Luper Jr

State Fair Community College (SFCC) will host its fall commencement ceremony at 6 p.m. on Dec. 13 in the Fred E. Davis Multipurpose Center on the Sedalia campus.

Missouri education officials lower GPA threshold for teacher certification

Missouri educators will no longer need a 3.0 grade-point average in their subject area to teach in public schools beginning in July, the State Board of Education unanimously voted Tuesday.

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Cancer physician to join Bothwell Regional Health Center

Kristen Strasser, MD, a board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist, is joining Bothwell Susan O’Brien Fischer Cancer Center.

Camp Branch Baptist Church received an AED from the Bothwell Foundation’s Wear Red committee. From left to right, Eddie Crouch, committee member; Leisha Nakagawa, Bothwell Foundation volunteer and foundation specialist; Lauren Thiel-Payne, Bothwell Foundation executive director; Pastor Rob Ayers, Camp Branch Baptist Church, Lori Wightman, Bothwell Regional Health Center CEO and committee co-chair; and Meghan Funkhouser, Rhonda Ahern, Trish Henson and Ashley Wooster, committee members.

PHOTO: Bothwell Foundation donates AED to Camp Branch Baptist Church

Beth and Kurtis Heimsoth stand in their business, Missouri Made Shop & Comfort Café, on Tuesday, Dec. 10, in Cole Camp. The couple opened the shop in August 2023. It sells Missouri-made products plus homemade lunches and dinners.

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Cole Camp’s Missouri Made has something for everybody

COLE CAMP — Missouri Made Shop & Comfort Café opened in August 2023.

Last month month, the Butler-based Umstattd Sonic Group provided 26 scholarships to teachers for the opportunity to participate in the Ron Clark Academy Experience. The experience included representation from Knob Noster Elementary School.

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Local SONIC owner sends 26 teachers to training experience at Ron Clark Academy

SONIC® Drive-In is committed to supporting teachers and helping them uncover new and innovative ways to keep students engaged in the classroom.

Bothwell Regional Health Center welcomes new internal medicine physician

Michael Yuhas, MD, an internal medicine physician, has joined Bothwell Regional Health Center’s medical team. He will provide care for adults including disease prevention, complex illnesses, pulmonology and lung ailments as well as kidney illnesses in the clinic and in the hospital.

Truffle & Sorrel Seafood and Chophouse, in downtown Sedalia, will offer specialty holiday drinks this Christmas season.

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Truffle & Sorrel offers holiday plans

Restaurants and other establishments are gearing up with new and innovative menu items and activities for the holiday season.

Power Up! Arcade owner Matt Carver and general manager Chris Smith Monday at the new location at 1520 Devon Dr. The former Total Fitness Gym.

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Power Up! Arcade bumps the energy with new venue

Power Up! Arcade has moved to 1520 Devon Dr., the former location of Total Fitness Gym, and the difference in size from their old location is staggering.

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