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Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn looks at Gov. Mike Parson as they both laugh during her remarks at the Opening Day Ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 10 on the Missouri State Fairgrounds. Photo by Nicole Cooke | Democrat
Missouri State Fair opens with focus on agriculture
The 121st Missouri State Fair is now underway, celebrating agriculture with the theme “Where Traditions Grow.” more
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A Sedalia Parks and Recreation employee prepares Centennial Pool for its last day of operation Wednesday, Aug. 9. After more than 50 years, the pool is closing and will be demolished this spring. A new aquatics facility is projected to open in Summer 2025 on the east side of Sedalia. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Centennial Pool closes after 51 years
Wednesday, Aug. 9 was the final day of swimming at Centennial Pool, a Sedalia landmark most people remember as being in the same location at East 16th Street and New York Avenue for half a century. But Sedalia Parks and Recreation Director Amy Epple told the Democrat that just isn’t so. more
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Pettis County Eastern Commissioner Israel Baeza speaks at an event. Baeza was recently appointed to the Rural Action Caucus of the National Association of Counties. Photo courtesy of Pettis County Commission
Pettis County Eastern Commissioner Israel Baeza receives national appointment
On Friday, Aug. 4, Pettis County Eastern Commissioner Israel Baeza was appointed to the Rural Action Caucus of the National Association of Counties. more
From left, Velynda Cameron, of Polk County, Megan Kershner, of the Missouri State 4-H Office, and Emily Bergsieker, of Lafayette County, hang exhibits on Tuesday, Aug. 8 in the Missouri State Fair 4-H Building. The women said they are all 4-H youth specialists and educators. They are volunteering this year for the Fair, which opens Thursday, Aug. 10 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 20. Photo by Faith Bemiss | Democrat
Photos: Missouri State Fairgrounds vendors prep for 2023 Fair
Missing Pettis County man found dead
A Pettis County man was found dead Monday morning, Aug. 7 after going missing the previous evening. more
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Grace Toebben and Patsy Brandt of Missouri's Show Me Shooters played an exhibition game of Granny Basketball on Sunday, Aug. 6 against the Kansas Meadowlarks. The games helped Care Connection for Aging raise money for senior programs. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Granny Basketball League raises funds for senior programs
Senior women took to the court Sunday, Aug. 6 as Granny Basketball League games were played at the Heckart Community Center. more
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French cyclist Michel Girard, 57, of the French Province of Franche-Comte, prepares to leave the Sedalia home of Dr. Doug and Connie Kiburz on Monday morning, Aug. 7. After stopping in Sedalia on his cross-country trip through America, he was an overnight guest at the Kiburz's home. Photo by Faith Bemiss | Democrat
French cyclist makes a stop in Sedalia
Chance meetings are sometimes the best meetings of all. And so it was for a French cyclist who stopped in Sedalia on Sunday, Aug. 6 and accidentally met bicycle enthusiast Dr. Doug Kiburz, an orthopedic surgeon at Bothwell Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, who enjoys riding 1880-era high-wheel bikes. more
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Traffic stop and three search warrants lead to nine arrests
A traffic stop and three warrant services Wednesday, Aug. 2 led to the arrests of nine individuals and the seizure of methamphetamine, fentanyl and other dangerous drugs. more
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Evergy prepares customers to switch to time-based rate plans
The Missouri Public Service Commission has ordered all Missouri utilities, including Evergy, to make the switch to time-based rate plans in order to combat the high demand for energy during peak times. more
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Stylists from Missouri Barber Company and Great Clips give free back-to-school haircuts at Boys & Girls Club’s National Night Out. Photo courtesy of Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri
Boys & Girls Club hosts National Night Out event
Police, ambulance and fire trucks, carnival games, back to school haircuts and grilled hotdogs were just a few of the highlights at Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri’s National Night Out, presented by Rick Ball Ford, hosted Aug. 1. more
Burn bans lifted in Sedalia, Pettis County
Due to recent rain, the City of Sedalia lifted the burn ban, effective Aug. 2. more
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Charles Bahner, 80, looks over the ruins of St. John's Chapel in Bahner on Tuesday, Aug. 1. The 185-year-old church burned to the ground Tuesday after a probable lightning strike. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
St. John's Chapel in Bahner burns to the ground
BAHNER – Tuesday morning, Aug. 1, the St. John the Evangelist Chapel in the small community of Bahner burned to the ground during a violent thunderstorm. more
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Sedalia Parks and Recreation Aquatic Director Clara Scott, the new aquatics specialist Tiffany Thomas, head guard Chase Stone, and three-year lifeguard Audrey Campbell wait to open Liberty pool as a noon thunderstorm delayed the opening until 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 26. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Park pools and splash pad a big hit to beat the heat
Paige Aggeler drives in from Otterville regularly to bring her children Quincy, 1, and Jeremiah, 3, to the Hubbard Park splash pad in Sedalia. more
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Second Sedalia teen pleads guilty to December 2021 homicide
A second Sedalia teen has pleaded guilty in connection with a December 2021 homicide. more
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Weekly Report: Pettis County Commission discusses personnel, layout of county offices
During daily meetings July 17-21, the Pettis County Commission completed the following: more
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On Friday, July 21, Alexus Krumroy stands inside a newly restored historical house she renovated this year. Krumroy, originally from Sedalia, owns Ragtime Real Estate in Kansas City. Photo by Faith Bemiss | Democrat
Former Sedalian restores historic home
A historic home on South Moniteau Avenue has a new lease on life thanks to a former Sedalian who wants to give back to her community. more
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Members of the Sedalia Police DWI unit receive a People Saving People award July 13 at the Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Advisory Council conference. From left, National Highway Safety Traffic Safety Administration Regional Program Manager Aaron Bartlett, Officer Justin Franken, Officer Kyle Schmitt, Chief Matt Wirt, and NHTSA Regional Administrator Susan DeCourcy. Photo courtesy of Sedalia Police Department
Sedalia Police DWI unit receives People Saving People award
On July 13, the Sedalia Police Department Traffic Division — DWI Unit received the National Highway Safety Traffic Safety Administration People Saving People Award at the annual Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Advisory Council conference. more
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A public information session at the Smithton Community Center Friday floated the idea of the Smithton joining the Pettis County Fire Department. Pettis County Fire Chief explained the benefits to the sparsely-attended audience. Photo by Chris Howell
Smithton looks to join Pettis County Fire District
SMITHTON – The Smithton Fire Association is considering ending the community’s volunteer fire department and joining the Pettis County Fire Protection District. more
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School resource officers, school administrators, police, fire, and first responders gathered at Smith Cotton High School's Heckart Performing Arts Center on Thursday, July 21 to hear from Missouri School Board Association speakers as they encouraged the formalization of school safety plans. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Student safety the concern as schools, first responders make crisis plans
Thursday, July 21, the Missouri School Board Association hosted a training session at Smith-Cotton High School. Police officers, fire department personnel, school resource officers and school administrators gathered to share notes and carefully hone plans to deal with any crisis a school might face, from bus accidents to campus shootings. more
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Missouri utility regulators' plan for peak pricing prompts pushback from top Republican
Over the objections of Evergy Missouri, staff with the Missouri Public Service Commission last year pushed for power prices to be based on the time of day when the electricity was consumed, with a small premium for use at peak times. more
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