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The owner of the American Inn, 1217 S. Limit Ave. in Sedalia, was served a search warrant Monday, Jan. 10 for not complying with a Dec. 21 order to cease operations. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
American Inn owner arrested for operating illegally after closure
Monday afternoon, Jan. 8, the Sedalia Police Department served a criminal search warrant at American Inn, 1217 S. Limit Ave. Detectives located illegal activity and four rooms being illegally leased, including one occupied by an unregistered sex offender. more
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On Tuesday, Jan. 9, with schools closed due to the overnight snowfall, Addie Kehoe, 8, got up early to make a snowman with her grandfather, Dave Kehoe, on Dal Whi Mo Court. The pair had completed the snowman by 9 a.m. Additional snowfall is expected on Friday, Jan. 12, with temperatures plummeting to single digits. The extreme weather has prompted the opening of the Sedalia Warming Shelter in the basement of St. Vincent de Paul Parish St. Patrick Church. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Photos: First snowfall of the year blankets Sedalia

Sedalia's first snowfall arrives Jan. 9, coverage not as large as expected.

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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. The first snowstorm of 2024 hit Pettis County on Monday, Jan. 8 and is expected to continue through Tuesday, Jan. 9, with a chance for snow again later this week. File photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Winter storms could hit Sedalia twice this week
Pettis County is under a Winter Weather Advisory until 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, as issued by the National Weather Service, and another winter storm could possibly be just around the corner. more
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Weekly Report: Pettis County Commission approves bid for property sale
During daily meetings Dec. 25, 2023, to Jan. 5, 2024, the Pettis County Commission completed the following: more
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First Ward Councilman Jack Robinson asks a question of City Administrator Kelvin Shaw on Saturday, Jan. 6 at the council's annual planning session. Councilors Tom Oldham, Chris Marshall and Tina Boggess also spent the day prioritizing city budget items. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Annual planning session prioritizes budget items for Sedalia
Sedalia’s annual planning session was hosted Saturday, Jan. 6 in the Municipal Building and began with a review of the city’s goals led by Assistant City Administrator Matt Wirt. Heads of the various city departments were available to answer any of the Sedalia City Council’s questions. more
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A City of Sedalia snowplow clears Main Street near Osage Avenue on Wednesday morning, Feb. 2, 2022, during a winter snowstorm. File photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Snow expected in Sedalia on Tuesday
Snow is expected in Sedalia next Tuesday and across west central Missouri, although exact snowfall amounts are still uncertain. more
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Local 2024 election changes outlined by county clerk
Pettis County Clerk Nick La Strada wants to alert as many potential voters as possible of the important upcoming elections. more
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The first baby born at Bothwell Regional Health Center in 2024 is young Evalina Pantyukhin. Mom Savannah Pantyukhin delivered the adorable 6 pound, 14 ounce bundle of joy at 8:25 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Photos: Family welcomes first baby of 2024 born at Bothwell
Mayor Andrew Dawson declares Sedalia as a “Community of Kindness,” early Thursday, Jan. 4, in honor of Anthony Wheeler’s trademark symbol of kindness. Wheeler, a retired firefighter of Colorado, could not attend, although he was represented with a life-sized photo cutout placed in the Mayor’s office for the event. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Mayor declares Sedalia a ‘Community of Kindness’

Sedalia, Missouri is now declared a community of kindness. 

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Judge Jeff Mittelhauser, right, the new presiding judge of the 18th Circuit Court, rests his hand on a Bible held by his wife, Maria Mittelhauser, as Associate Judge Paul R. Beard administers the oath of office Wednesday, Jan. 3 in the Pettis County Courthouse. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Judge Mittelhauser takes helm of 18th Circuit Court
Wednesday morning, Jan. 3 at the Pettis County Courthouse, Judge Jeff Mittelhauser, his wife, Maria, family, and friends gathered for a solemn occasion. more
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Friday, Dec. 29 was the last day of 2023 to pay tax bills in person at the Pettis County Collector's Office at the Pettis County Courthouse. A small line to avoid penalties formed on the second floor Friday morning as people concluded their yearly of funding the county. 2023 tax bills are due by Sunday, Dec. 31, and payments must be postmarked in 2023 or placed in the dropbox on the courthouse lawn or paid online by the deadline. Contact the Collector’s Office at 660-826-5000 ext. 921 or pettiscollector@pettiscomo.com. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Photo: Pettis County taxes due date forms line at Collector's window
Missouri State Fair receives international recognition
The Missouri State Fair celebrated many honors at the 2023 International Association of Fairs & Expositions (IAFE) Convention. more
Local resident Mark Edwards hopes to take the Pettis County Commission seat for the Western District in the Aug. 6 primary election. Edwards said he believes his experience on the Sedalia City Council and as a chief financial officer will help county government run more smoothly. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Edwards joins race for Pettis County Commission seat
Former Sedalia City Councilman and businessman Mark Edwards made an announcement Thursday, Dec. 28 that some in county government may have seen coming. more
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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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