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Candidate filing ends for April municipal election
Tuesday, Dec. 26 was the last day for candidate filing for multiple municipalities in Pettis County, including cities, school boards and first responder districts for the April 2 municipal election. more
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The Sedalia Animal Shelter is located at 2420 S. New York Ave. in Sedalia.
Pet owners urged to keep pets happy at home
The Sedalia Animal Shelter is running near capacity and a small influx of animals could at any time throw them into a “bottleneck” situation. more
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The Sedalia Police Department announced the winners in its drone coloring contest. Three elementary students were selected to win a trophy and and their own drone. Photo courtesy of the Sedalia Police Department
SPD hosts drone coloring contest
In November, the Sedalia Police Department launched this year’s Sedalia elementary school coloring contest. All elementary-grade students in Heber Hunt, Horace Mann, Parkview, Skyline, Sacred Heart, Washington, and St. Paul’s schools were given the opportunity to color a drone picture to enter the contest. more
Convictions announced at Pettis County prosecutor's office
On Friday, Dec. 22, Pettis County Prosecuting Attorney Phillip Sawyer released the following sampling of cases that were resolved in Pettis County Circuit Court from October to Dec. 19. more
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Weekly Report: Pettis County Commission approves numerous bids, contracts, resolutions
During daily meetings Dec. 18-22, the Pettis County Commission completed the following: more
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The central wastewater treatment plant, seen Friday, Dec. 22, could be reworked and expanded to handle Sedalia's needs. Interim Public Works Director Chris Davies presented the cost-saving plan to the Sedalia City Council on Monday, Dec. 18. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Wastewater plans could save Sedalia millions on north treatment plant
At Monday evening's Sedalia City Council meeting, Interim Public Works Director Chris Davies presented his departmental report, which had some surprisingly good news for the City and its citizenry. more
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On East Third Street, at the Sedalia Public Work Barn, a city snow plow waits as blowing snow wafts off the roof Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. While Sedalia has experienced mild temperatures and little precipitation this December, Sedalia received about 1 inch of snow during the pictured 2022 snowfall, according to the National Weather Service, along with temperatures as low as -7. File photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Above-normal temperatures expected for Christmas in Johnson and Pettis County
With the winter weather season approaching, the Star-Journal reached out to the National Weather Service to see what the people in Johnson and Pettis counties should expect over the coming weeks and how they should be preparing. more
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Sedalia, Marshall residents sentenced for conspiracy to distribute meth
Two Sedalia residents and two Marshall residents were sentenced in federal court Tuesday, Dec. 19 for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. more
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Ron Wineinger
Ron Wineinger remembered as an inspiration to many in Sedalia
Ronald W. Wineinger, 78, of Sedalia, died Friday, Dec. 15. Wineinger was a passionate educator with a 25-year tenure at State Fair Community College. His vision for the performing arts helped form the foundation for today's theater program. more
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On Tuesday, Dec. 19, two deer sparkle in the afternoon sun in a yard in the 5000 block of Locust Lane in Sedalia. As Christmas nears, Sedalians are going all out with holiday yard decorations. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Photos: From Santa to pumpkins, Sedalia decorates for Christmas
Hon. Robert L. Koffmann was appointed as the 18th Circuit Court judge in 2005 and is retiring at the end of the year. He is planning on still taking several Supreme Court cases per year. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Judge Koffman to retire from 18th Circuit Court
The Hon. Robert L. Koffman is stepping down as presiding judge of the 18th Circuit Court and took time as he packed his office in the Pettis Courthouse to reminisce on his career as a judge. more
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The risk of home fires increases during the holiday season and live Christmas trees can add to that risk. Sedalia Fire Chief Matt Irwin said live trees should be  watered adequately, because a dry tree can quickly become a fire hazard. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
December is the top month for U.S. home fires
Although the holiday is supposed to be festive with gift-giving, family, food, and decorations, one must be aware that there is an increase in fire hazards to keep in mind. According to the National Fire Protection Association, Christmas Day and Christmas Eve are among the leading days of the year for home fires. more
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Local Briefs Dec. 15
Quisenberry Road to close for road repairs more
Pettis County receives Safe Streets for All grant
On Wednesday, Dec. 13, Pettis County announced it had been awarded $266,120 through a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant by the Department of Transportation. This award will be used by the County to develop a comprehensive safety action plan. more
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A bare tree is colorful again for the winter season as it is covered in twinkle lights amid dozens of holiday light displays on Wednesday evening, Dec. 13 at Light Up Liberty in Liberty Park. Photo by Nicole Cooke | Democrat
Light Up Liberty adds 24 new displays
Light Up Liberty grows brighter each Christmas as new light displays are added yearly. This year, Sedalia Parks and Recreation has added 24 new scenes that make the holiday all the more festive for Sedalians. more
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Pettis County Collector Marsha Boeschen has made a list and is checking it twice hoping taxpayers will update their information and be sure to pay taxes by Dec. 31 to avoid penalties. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Pettis County Collector busy with tax due date looming
Pettis County Collector Marsha Boeschen is busy this time of year making sure everyone gets their tax bills paid by Dec. 31. more
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The Two-Bit Barber Company is raising money to help in the rehabilitation of one of their barbers, Zachary Monath, who was injured in a Nov. 4 motorcycle wreck. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Friends rally to help local barber injured in motorcycle wreck
According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, at 4:50 p.m. Nov. 4, Zachary K. Monath, 39, of Sedalia, was riding a 1994 Harley-Davidson Softail east on U.S. Highway 50 when he struck a patch of standing water in the roadway, skidded off the right side of the roadway, and was ejected. more
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Weekly Report: Pettis County Commission discusses FEMA Shelter, 2024 budget
During daily meetings Dec. 4-8, the Pettis County Commission completed the following: more
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On Saturday, Dec. 9, Helping Hands nonprofit group members, from left, Wayne Rhoads, Tom Beatty, Board President Traves Williams, Steven Hession, Sharyn Fante-Hession, and Jethro Christopherson stand by a home on North Moniteau Avenue that they have helped to get up to city code. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Helping Hands is making life brighter for Sedalia citizens
EDITOR'S NOTE: This story has been updated to reflect the correct contact phone number for Helping Hands.  more
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Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 6, Joni Spalding, the new children's librarian at Boonslick Regional Library, holds a poster for a Saturday, Dec. 9 event featuring National Christmas Card Day. Spalding, originally from Sedalia and a retired educator, took the position in October. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
New Children's Librarian at Boonslick happy to return to Sedalia
Boonslick Regional Library's new Children's Librarian, Joni Spalding, is happy to return to Sedalia and end her career on a high note. She began her new position in October. more
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