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Sedalia Police Officer Derrick DeSalme and Sedalia Fire Department Firefighter and EMT Joseph Parnell play basketball with some children Saturday, during the Juneteenth celebrations at Hubbard Park. The event was Sedalia’s 22nd Juneteenth observance.
Sedalia celebrates Juneteenth at Hubbard Park
Multi-County high speed chase ends in California
On June 19, the Sedalia Police Department and Pettis County Deputies began searching for a stolen vehicle shortly after it was reported around 4:44 a.m. The search would result in a pursuit ending … more
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Absentee voting for primary election begins June 21
Pettis County is now six weeks away from the Aug. 2 primary election, which means today, June 21, is the beginning of absentee voting.  The Pettis County Clerk’s office will mail out … more
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An Animal Cruelty Task Force officer comforts one of the dogs rescued in Pettis County this week. Between both rescue operations made in Sedalia, ACT helped rescue 13 dogs and eight cats from inhumane conditions. The recovered animals are receiving medical care in St. Louis.
Thirteen dogs, eight cats rescued in Sedalia
On June 16, the Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Cruelty Task Force, in cooperation with the Pettis County Sheriff’s Office, completed two animal rescues in Sedalia. Between the two … more
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Colter Jackson
Sedalia Public Library to host two children’s authors
Coinciding with the summer reading program, two authors and illustrators will speak at the Sedalia Public Library this month. Colter Jackson, formerly of Otterville and now living and working in … more
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A kid slides down the dinosaur slide at Liberty Park pool on Friday as water from sprayers showers down on the children’s area of the pool.
Photos: Beating the summer heat with a swim
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Nucor sponsors S-C junior high students
On June 2, Sedalia School District 200 announced a partnership with Nucor Steel Sedalia that will provide a system of outreach and support for select Smith-Cotton Junior High students.   … more
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Jackson Schmidt, 14, is headed to the National Rodeo Championship in Gillette, Wyoming, in July.
Local teen headed for rodeo nationals
Jackson Schmidt, 14, of Sedalia, and his Team Roping partner Paden Evans, 15, of Princeton, finished fourth overall in the Missouri High School Rodeo State Finals and are now headed for the National … more
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Lifeguard Makenzie Moulton does final cleaning at Liberty Park Pool on Friday for the pool’s Memorial Day weekend opening.
Sedalia Parks and Rec experiences lifeguard shortage
On June 9, the Sedalia Parks and Recreation Board voted to alternate closing Centennial and Liberty pools on Sundays due to a lifeguard shortage. The Sunday closings will be re-evaluated at the board … more
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With the Historic Main Gate behind her, Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn addresses a small crowd gathered to dedicate the newly-renovated gate Thursday afternoon on the Missouri State Fairgrounds.
Missouri State Fair celebrates Main Gate restoration
State and local officials gathered on the Missouri State Fairgrounds on Thursday afternoon to celebrate the completion of a renovation project on the Historic Main Gate on West 16th Street. The … more
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Pettis County Ambulance District Division Chief of Training Justin Cross speaks to the PCAD Board of Directors on Tuesday about adding a CO2 exhalation option for the new patient simulator — a HAL S1000.
PCAD to receive new patient simulator
The Pettis County Ambulance District will soon receive a state-of-the-art patient simulator and a CO2 exhalation option approved this week by the PCAD Board of Directors. During a Tuesday board … more
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Spring Fork Lake was closed after a blue-green algae bloom was found over the weekend.
Algae bloom closes Spring Fork Lake
Spring Fork Lake in southern Pettis County closed Monday due to a dangerous algae bloom. Blooms of blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, rapidly reproduce in warm stagnant water dense in … more
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Nursing student Swietlana Czerniack-Garrett adds flavor to her table by wearing an apron and a sprinkled donut, keeping an oven mitt and spatula close by. Each station at the health fair found unique ways to teach health and safety to the kids.
SFCC nursing students teach kids about health
On June 15, Practical Nursing students from State Fair Community College hosted their annual health fair for the Boys and Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri. The fair is not just an opportunity for … more
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Flea Market Frenzy coming to the fairgrounds
On July 16 and 17, there will be a flea market frenzy at the Missouri State Fairgrounds, rain or shine, for residents and non-residents to enjoy.   Organizers Joni Prall and her husband … more
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Sedalia Visual Art Association member Damon Freed prepares to hang his new show “Sedalia” Wednesday morning at the Municipal Building. Freed has five large paintings in the show, including “Swine Pavilion,” a humorous scene from the Missouri State Fair, and “Sedalia,” a painting of the water tower.
Damon Freed’s art show opens at Sedalia City Hall
Large, colorful paintings in the exhibit titled “Sedalia” opened Wednesday at City Hall and will remain on display for three months. The paintings by Damon Freed, a Sedalia Visual … more
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Monday morning, Julie Hoffert, left, CASA director of development, and Lori Haney, CASA executive director, stand with glassware that is part of a large inventory of antique items donated by Sue Heckart. The items will be auctioned off at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 28, to benefit CASA in Sedalia. The auction will take place in the former East Bings building, 1709 E. Broadway Blvd.
Sue Heckart donates antiques for CASA auction
A donation of thousands of antiques will benefit CASA in Sedalia through an auction planned for June 28. On Monday, Lori Haney, CASA executive director, and Julie Hoffert, CASA director of … more
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From left, on the horses sit Diana Thebo-Markworth, Mikenzie Payne and Lisanne Fear. Standing are David Glassberg and Katrina Mioduszewski. Thebo-Markworth and Payne joined Fear in Jefferson City to do part of the cross-county Mustang Discovery Ride with her.
Mustang Discovery Ride treks across the U.S.
To inspire the adoption of 5,000 mustangs, the Mustang Discovery Ride sponsored by the Mustang Discovery Foundation is trekking 5,000 miles across the United States.   Mustang Discovery … more
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Sgt. Matt Long with the Pettis County Sheriff’s Office just returned from eight weeks of training with K9 Lord at Kilo-2 Working Dogs in Decaturville, Tennessee.
Pettis County Sheriff’s Office K9 Lord hits the streets
The Pettis County Sheriff’s Office had a new K9 officer recently join the force. Lord is a 3-year-old long-haired Czechoslovakian German Shepherd. Assigned to K9 handler Sgt. Matt Long, Lord … more
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Stratton Painting’s Teddy Cruz, Reece Cruz, Dailen Yonce and James Wedge are painting the historic Heard home at West Broadway Boulevard and Vermont Avenue.
Historic Broadway home under restoration
A historic 130-year-old home on the south side of West Broadway Boulevard at Vermont Avenue is being repainted in preparation for sale. “It’s a great, great house,” said … more
Rachel Rowland, 9, plays her purple bass with her group 30 Seconds Til Famous on Saturday at the Making the Band Concert in downtown Sedalia. The Making the Band concert is an annual event that showcases the talents of local youth under the instruction of Justin Lawson.
Making the Band showcases student performers
Making the Band returned to downtown Sedalia again this year on Saturday with music performed by area youth. And although the day was sweltering, the groups gave their all despite the summer sun. … more
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