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Absentee voting begins for primary election
The Aug. 6 primary election is officially six weeks away, as absentee voting begins Tuesday, June 25. more
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Weekly Report: Pettis County Commission discusses insurance, approves design services agreement
During daily meetings June 17-21, the Pettis County Commission completed the following: more
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During summer heat waves, everyone needs to take care of themselves, especially those who work outside, such as city, county or state road crews and farmers and ranchers. File photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Use caution during the hot days of summer
Although it's not July, this week has seen higher-than-normal summer temperatures and heat indices. During a heat wave, it is essential to watch out for heat-related illness. more
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Sedalia man arrested in Boonville after being seen on local porch cam
A Sedalia man has been arrested after he alarmed local residents earlier this month by appearing on home surveillance cameras late at night. more
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Anthony and Brittany Salmons lost everything in an early morning fire Tuesday, June 18 but were able to get family and one pet out. Firefighters found their second dog in a back room of the home and carried Maverick out with only burns to his back legs and tail. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Van Natta Road fire destroys family home
At 4:25 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, the Pettis County Fire Protection District received a call and rushed to the home of Anthony and Brittany Salmons in the 2500 block of Van Natta Road in western Pettis County. more
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Sedalia Fire Chief Matt Irwin shows a 2019 feasibility study by FGM Architects of St. Louis recommending three fire stations covering Sedalia. Second Ward Councilman Tom Oldham asked the city council Monday, June 17 to read the study before implementing a two-station model. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
City Council asked to reconsider three fire stations for safety, insurance savings
At Monday’s Sedalia City Council meeting, Second Ward Councilman Tom Oldham asked his fellow members to reconsider their decision to implement a two-fire-station model passed at the previous council session based on the Public Safety Committee’s recommendation. more
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Moderator Lori Wightman introduces the candidates for Pettis County Commission at the Sedalia Business Women forum Tuesday evening, June 18 at the Sedalia Municipal Building. From left the candidates are Bob Ramey, Leonard Salmons, Israel Baeza, Mark Rieckhoff, Mark Edwards and Jim Marcum. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Sedalia Business Women hosts candidate forum for Pettis County Commission
Tuesday evening, June 18, a candidate forum was hosted at the Sedalia Municipal Building for Eastern and Western Pettis County commissioner candidates. more
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Workers continue loading up vehicle inventory at Stephanie Morris Nissan on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, after the Sedalia dealership had recently closed. File photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Lawsuit: Stephanie Morris Nissan dealerships owe Department of Revenue, Equity Bank
A lawsuit filed against Stephanie Morris Nissan has been filed on behalf of Midwest-based Equity Bank with the U.S. District Court for the Western District on Nov. 23 for all dealerships. As of May, the lawsuit remains unsettled. more
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Operator-laborer Tommy Wolfe with the Pettis County Road and Bridge Department drives a compactor down Overstreet Road near Smithton on Wednesday, June 12, compacting Iron Mountain gravel and oil into a newly resurfaced road. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Road surfacing in Smithton proceeds at a rapid pace
Last week, Pettis County road crews were in Smithton resurfacing miles of county roads. Eastern Commissioner Israel Baeza told the Sedalia Democrat the county was investing $1.7 million to make sure the county roads remained open and in good shape. more
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Weekly Report: Pettis County Commission discusses upcoming projects, attends events
During daily meetings June 10-14, the Pettis County Commission completed the following: more
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Pamala Wilkins, a Sedalia Visual Art Association member, opened a new exhibit at the Sedalia Municipal Building on Friday, June 14. Before retirement, Wilkins worked as a nuclear power plant engineer across the country.  Her show will remain up through mid-September. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Wilkins: From former nuclear plant engineer to artist
Editor's note: This article has been updated to reflect the correct spelling of Pamala Wilkins's name. more
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Jim Rangitsch shows his 1951 custom Chevrolet to admirers at Cav's Sole Pursuit car show on South Ohio Avenue on Saturday, June 15. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Photos: Cav's Sole Pursuit car show raises funds for kid's shoes
Newly ordained Catholic priest Rev. Christopher Hoffman is spending a few weeks at his home parish in Sedalia before taking his new role as associate pastor at Our Lady of Lourdes in Columbia. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Rev. Hoffmann newly ordained in Jefferson City
Rev. Christopher Hoffmann was ordained June 1 in a ceremony in Jefferson City. The Catholic priest discussed his path to the priesthood Wednesday, June 12 at the St. Vincent de Paul parish center in Sedalia. more
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On Monday, June 10, from left, Pettis County Sheriff's Office Community Interaction Deputy Larry Parham stands with formerly incarcerated individuals Chris Brown, William Kitarogers and his wife Lindsay, and Charlene Snyder, who stand beside the sign depicting the new Boys and Girls Club Teen Center. Brown, Kitarogers and Snyder turned their lives around and are helping raise funds for the project. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
From arrestees to allies: Formerly incarcerated unite to support Boys & Girls Club campaign
A trio of formerly incarcerated Sedalia individuals have made positive, life-changing advances that will now benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's Teen Center. The former arrestees have become unlikely allies for the campaign. more
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2024 Charity Challenge Blood Drive seeks donors, nonprofits
Friday, June 14 marks the 20th anniversary of World Blood Donor Day, and the occasion was noted by Central Bank President and CEO Greg Eby at the Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast Thursday morning, June 13. more
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In June 2022, Alona Reid, president of the Sedalia/Pettis County Chapter of the NAACP, greets the crowd during Juneteenth celebrations at Hubbard Park. The event will be hosted again this year from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 15 at Hubbard Park. File photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Sedalia to celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday, June 15
Hubbard Park will be full of celebrations Saturday, June 15, as Sedalia’s annual Juneteenth event gets underway. more
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Weekly Report: Pettis County Commission completes draft of SB 190 ordinance
During daily meetings June 3-7, the Pettis County Commission completed the following: more
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The Tyson feed mill in Dresden suffered unexplained damage Friday evening, June 7, forcing emergency crews to create a dam of soybean meal to contain an unknown liquid from leaking into the groundwater. Unknown tons of corn spilled from the silo through gaping holes. The feed mill is closed as industrial engineers assess safety of the facility. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Tyson feed mill in Dresden suffers catastrophic damage Friday
Friday evening, June 7, emergency crews rushed to the Tyson Feed Mill, 22749 state Highway T in Sedalia, for an emergency call. At least one of the grain silos at the Dresden facility had sustained catastrophic damage, with gaping holes allowing tons of grain to spill, damaging a building and causing an unknown liquid to spread across the parking lot. more
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Shane Hammond and Charles Hallman launch a giant kite Friday, June 7 at the Sedalia Hot Air Balloon and Kite Festival on the Missouri State Fairgrounds. The event, hosted by the Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce, will continue through Sunday morning, June 9. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Photos: Sedalia Hot Air Balloon & Kite Festival has the world on a string
Two Sedalians face murder charges in North Prospect shooting
An April shooting in Sedalia has turned into a homicide case after the victim died late last month. more
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