The Sedalia Public Library will kick off its Summer Reading Program on Monday, June 5, featuring fun events and programs. more

Preservation is the goal of the late Sedalia writer, journalist, and author Rose Nolen’s son, Mark Nolen, of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Nolen seeks the community’s support to save his mother’s history library. He is also planning an open house in July. more

Thursday morning, the Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival opened with a ceremony at The Pavilion in downtown Sedalia. more

Japanese guitarist Takashi Hamada, of Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan, wowed his audience at the Katy Depot Thursday morning as he performed during the Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival. more

Although the water in Centennial Pool is clear and refreshing, the future of the pool is somewhat cloudier. more

The Pettis County Ambulance District will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a community event Saturday, June 10 at State Fair Community College. more

When Spring Fork Lake went up for sale last year to an out-of-state bidder, many in Sedalia were shocked to find the city property might be sold. more

On Friday, May 26, mayors and city clerks from Green Ridge, Windsor, La Monte and Hughesville met with Pettis County Commissioners to pool resources in search of safer streets and sidewalks. more

During Tuesday's Pettis County Ambulance District Board of Directors meeting, the Board discussed EMS week, PCAD's upcoming 10th anniversary, and approved nine Stryker Ambulance Modem Gateways. more

Besides providing housing for those in need, the Pettis County Community Partnership is moving forward by advocating for youth and providing educational opportunities. more

Mallard’s Smokin’ Bar-B-Que operates a distinctive black food trailer just off West 16th Street on Devin Road in Sedalia. more

Julie Slocum became the new president of the Sedalia Business Women during an installation meeting on Thursday, May 4, at the Sedalia Shrine Club. more

At Monday evening’s Sedalia City Council meeting, an ordinance was unanimously passed to annex a large portion of land to the west of the city limits. more

On Friday morning, May 12, the Pettis County Commission, Brenneke Construction, and OWN Engineering Project Inspector Eric Gilbert conducted a final inspection for Bridge No. 2620028 on Pacific School Road. After the inspection of the bridge was complete, it was determined the project was substantially finalized and the road was ordered opened to traffic effective immediately. more

On Friday, May 12, deputies from the Pettis County Sheriff's Office and officers from the Sedalia Police Department served a search warrant in the 17000 block of Wisdom Road. more

The Pettis County Sheriff’s Awards were presented Thursday, May 11 during a ceremony at Cornerstone Baptist Church. more

Thursday evening, May 11 at the Sedalia Country Club, first responders from seven different agencies were recognized for their excellent work protecting the community. more

2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the Extension Master Gardener program. Starting at Washington State University with 300 volunteers, the program has grown to more than 84,000 volunteers across the country. more