Whiteman AFB’s 509th Bomb Wing transfers command

Col. Josh Wiitala salutes after taking control of the 509th Bomb Wing during a ceremony Wednesday, June 18, at Whiteman Air Force Base. .

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE — Col. Keith Butler relinquished command of the 509th Bomb Wing to Col. Joshua Wiitala during a ceremony Wednesday, June 18. Butler is retiring from the …

Indiana man walking to Los Angeles in Christ’s name

Mark Anthony Brazis is walking to Los Angeles before leaving to share his testimony after a near-death experience in 2020. His journey connected him with LifePoint Church Pastor Daren Belardo.

Mark Brazis walked into Sedalia last week, fresh off walking off the Katy Trail and eager to share the story of where he’s from and where he’s going. “I have been called by God …

Suspect dead, MSHP trooper injured in Sweet Springs shooting

A suspect is dead while a trooper suffered minor injuries following an officer-involved shooting Tuesday, June 17 in Saline County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the …

Travelers rally to take two against Mule Club

Jayden Archiebque advances down the first base line after reaching on a walk against Warrensburg Mule Club Post 131 on Tuesday, June 17, at the Warrensburg Activities Complex.

Sedalia Post 642 Senior Legion baseball defeated Warrensburg Mule Club Post 131 in a doubleheader 10-9 and 11-6 on Tuesday, June 17, at Warrensburg High School. In the first game, the …

Sedalia swears in First Ward City Councilperson Cheryl Ames

Cheryl Ames took the oath of office as First Ward City Council on Monday, June 16, at the Sedalia City Council meeting. Ames was accompanied by her sister and was sworn in by City Clerk Jason Myers.

The City of Sedalia swore in Cheryl Ames to fill the vacant First Ward Council seat during its Monday, June 16 meeting. Ames was the top applicant for the First Ward seat. After unanimous …

Police Reports for June 19

Sedalia Police Department Arrests June 15 4:09 p.m.: La Chelsa D. Rose, 38, was arrested after officers were dispatched to Walmart, 3201 West Broadway Blvd, in reference to a theft in …

Crash Reports for June 19

Montreal man injured in Sedalia accident A Montreal, Missouri man, 30, suffered moderate injuries at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, in a Pettis County accident. According to a Missouri State …

Police Reports for June 18

Sedalia Police Department Arrests June 12 5:03 p.m.: Sean Kenneth Cunningham, 51, was arrested after officers were dispatched to the 700 block of East Broadway Boulevard regarding an …

Taylor Guseman began working with the Sedalia Fire Department in November 2024.

Engineer Guseman finds purpose, home with Sedalia FD

Taylor Guseman moved to Sedalia after landing a job as a driver engineer for the Sedalia Fire Department. “I actually grew up in Arnold just South of Saint Louis,” Guseman told the …

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Tipton takes fourth

Tipton baseball receives the MSHSAA fourth-place trophy and medals after losing to Chaffee 4-3 on Tuesday, June 3. Read the story at sedaliademocrat.com.

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A B-2 Spirit flies over Wings Over Whiteman on Saturday, July 13, 2025 at Whiteman Air Force Base.

Security measures increase at Whiteman AFB 'based on world events'

Increased security measures have been implemented at Whiteman Air Force Base, the base announced in a social media post Monday, June 16. The heightened security comes at Whiteman AFB and …

Police Reports for June 17

Sedalia Police Department Arrests Incidents June 10 1:30 p.m.: An officer was dispatched to the police station lobby for the report of the theft of a motor vehicle. The victim …

Crash Reports for June 17

Eldon motorcyclist injured in Morgan County crash A 20-year-old woman from Eldon suffered moderate injuries at 7:57 p.m. Friday, June 13, in a Morgan County accident. According to a …

Sedalia dignitaries and citizens broke ground Saturday on 52 blocks of new sidewalks in Sedalia’s north central neighborhood.

Groundbreaking held for $1.5 million project in Sedalia's northside

A groundbreaking was held at Hubbard Park, 506 North Missouri Ave., for one of the biggest public works projects in the north side of Sedalia in history on Saturday, June 14. “You're …

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On Thursday, June 12, members of the Sedalia Concert Band practice at Convention Hall for the 2025 summer season. The band's first concert is at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 19, at Liberty Park.

Sedalia Concert Band begins summer season June 19

Sedalia Concert Band will begin its summer season this Thursday, June 19, at Liberty Park with a variety of numbers. The band, which has been playing for 128 years, will once again delight …

Henry County Sheriff’s Office raises funds for K-9 Unit

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office has launched a fundraising campaign to support its K-9 unit, a vital asset in daily law enforcement operations. From detecting narcotics and …

Entertainment Briefs for June 17

Sedalia Photo Club to meet June 18 The Sedalia Photo Club is hosting a combined meeting for the Sedalia Club, the Mid-Missouri Photograph Club, of Cole Camp, and the Saline County …

From left: Tyler Janke DESE, and Susan Rouchka history chair Osage Chapter DAR.

Club Notes for June 17

Osage Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution The National Society Osage Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution awards the American History Teacher of the Year to Tyler Janke at his …

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Chiefs beat Bills, advance to third-straight Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce celebrate victory against the Buffalo Bills after the AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo.

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The Kansas City Chiefs have reached the final checkpoint on their quest to make history.

The steadfast 6: Mahomes, Kelce and 4 others have carried the Chiefs to 7 straight AFC title games

Mahomes, Kelce lead Chiefs to a win over Texans

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

Area Roundup: State Fair basketball teams fall in Moberly

Area Roundup: Grupe among league leaders entering bye

Royals eliminated from playoffs after Game 4 loss to Yankees

Stanton's Game 3 homer puts Royals on brink of elimination

Perez's homer sparks big fourth inning as Royals tie ALDS with Yankees

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Nine area baseball players receive All-State honors

Tipton’s Lucas Cashman pitches the ball during the Class 2 sectional game against Concordia on May 26. Cashman received the third All-State nod of his career on Monday, June 16.

Nine Sedalia-area baseball players earned All-State honors from the Missouri High School Baseball Coaches Association on Monday, June 16. Three players received First Team recognition, four …

Kellen Weymuth, 10, celebrates hitting a hole-in-one on hole 14 at Sedalia Country Club on Friday, June 6.

10-year-old Kellen Weymuth sinks hole-in-one

Many golfers go their entire careers dreaming of hitting a hole-in-one only for the elusive shot to escape them. Sedalia’s Kellen Weymuth captured the sport’s rarest feat at …

Travelers battle for two wins at Ballwin tournament

Sedalia Post 642 Senior Legion baseball picked up two wins at the Baseball Battles Cancer Tournament in Ballwin held Friday, June 13, to Sunday, June 15. Here is a recap of each …

Junior Legion goes 3-1 at Springfield tournament

Sedalia Post 642 Junior Legion baseball earned three wins during the Steve Brewer Memorial Tournament held Friday, June 13, through Sunday, June 15, in Springfield. Here are recaps of each …

Bombers losing streak reaches six games

The Bombers lost to the Mudcats 6-5 in the back half of the two-game series on Friday, June 13, in Chillicothe. The Mudcats opened the game with five runs in the bottom of the first …

Sedalia Bombers pitcher Brayden Beckmann pitches the ball during the game against the Chillicothe Mudcats on Thursday, June 12, at Liberty Park Stadium.

Bombers fall to Mudcats in ‘anomaly’ game

The Sedalia Bombers did just about everything they needed to do to win conventionally on Thursday, June 12. But baseball can be an unconventional sport. Despite outhitting …

Post 642 Junior Legion takes two against Mule Club

Sedalia Post 642 Junior Legion baseball swept Warrensburg Mule Club Post 131 in a doubleheader Tuesday, June 10, 12-4 and 5-0 in Warrensburg. The wins improve Post 642 to 4-0 this season …

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English Learner Summer Camp teaches students

The EL Summer Camp underway at Skyline Elementary is intended to help both young students and their teachers overcome any language barriers. Becky Brownfield is the director of curriculum and …

Staci Harrison teaches with a unique perspective

Staci Harrison teaches fifth grade social studies and science at Sedalia Middle School, but has experience from across the globe. Born in North Dakota to a military family, Harrison lived there …

Thompson earns Apprenticeship Certification in Industrial Electrical Maintenance

Austin Thompson, a maintenance technician at Inter-State Studio in Sedalia, has received a U.S. Department of Labor Apprenticeship Certificate in Industrial Electrical Maintenance through State Fair …

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US Quality Construction, Prime Builder’s Supply hold Grand Opening

Gov. Mike Kehoe, Maryka Kondratyuk, Tim Kondratyuk, Pettis County Eastern Commissioner Israel Baeza, Vera Tutevich and Vladimir Tutevich standing on the podium Tuesday, June 3, at the US Quality Construction, Prime Builder’s Supply Grand Opening.

A Grand Opening celebration was held Tuesday, June 3, in Dresden at the new headquarters of US Quality Construction and Prime Builder’s Supply. Hundreds gathered to witness the opening of …

Contact information changes for Sedalia Democrat staff

Email addresses for the Sedalia Democrat’s staff have been changed, effective Monday, May 26. Publisher Jamila Khalil can be contacted by emailing …

Duane Siercks is known for answering ballistic questions by phone at Sierra Bullets. He retired from the company on May 9 after 26 years.

Duane Siercks turns hobby into career

Saying goodbye to a job after 26 years is not easy for anyone, and it's bittersweet for Duane Siercks, of Lincoln, who retired from a job he loved at Sierra Bullets in Sedalia on May 9. …

REALTORS® offering $250,000 to Missourians impacted by tornadoes

In collaboration with the National Association of REALTORS® Relief Foundation, the Missouri REALTORS® Relief Foundation is proud to make $250,000 available to Missourians impacted by the …

Lincoln Dental celebrated its grand opening with Benton County Economic Development on May 23.

Lincoln Dental opens its doors

LINCOLN — On the morning of May 23, the Heartland gained another reason to smile as a new offering in Lincoln’s business district officially opened its doors. Lincoln …

Isla Kempton, an elementary school student, works on a Matisse fishbowl painting during a 2024 summer art class at the Cooney Studio at the Hayden Liberty Center.

Cooney Studio prepares for summer classes and activities

Area youth and adults will be in for a treat as they participate in summer art classes at the Cooney Studio, located upstairs in the Hayden Liberty Center. The studio's Facebook page noted that …

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 in as new executive director at Sedalia Chamber of Commerce

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 …

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