The Sedalia Police Department has seen an exodus of officers over past years, challenging new leadership to develop strategies to keep its staff intact.

A local development official has been recognized at the top of her career field in Missouri.

Cancer is measured in terms of stages. A finite number. One to four, for a vast number of patients with no two cases being exactly the same.

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Individuals, businesses and organizations were recognized Friday for their community impact in supporting the Center for Human Services and its clients.

Roaming the halls, attending lunch shifts, and keeping students safe is what the last 15 years have consisted of for school security officer Melvin Mullins.

Sedalians injured in U.S. 50 collision

This list is a sampling of crime in Sedalia and the surrounding area. Information is taken from official police reports, which do not necessarily contain statements from all parties involved in each case.

Thursday night was an evening to recognize and honor those who serve others. An estimated 175 veterans, their family and guests were recognized by Pettis County elected officials during the 76th annual John C. Ryan Picnic.

One of Sedalia’s busiest streets had three of its four lanes blocked as crews responded to an injury accident Thursday afternoon.

Hours of service to the community has not gone unnoticed for Diane Zinn, 80, who has given 500 to 1,000 hours each year to many diverse organizations in Sedalia.

This list is a sampling of crime in Sedalia and the surrounding area. Information is taken from official police reports, which do not necessarily contain statements from all parties involved in each case.

Food trucks are offering an on-the-go alternative to brick-and-mortar restaurants in Sedalia, serving savory treats and street-side sizzle.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol will again participate in Operation Dry Water, according to a news release.

As hundreds of participants walk during this weekend’s Pettis/Johnson County Relay for Life, they will be supported by family and friends as they take their first steps because no one faces cancer alone.

A local man who has moved on to teach cinema studies to adolescents has found important insights about life — finding what you love and doing it and knowing life is about others.

Two years after the Pettis County Ambulance District took over operations of the Windsor Ambulance District, board members on both sides are discussing the future of the agreement.

The momentum of spring business openings seems to have reached a slight summer lull, as new businesses are still amidst preparations before joining local commerce. Others are just beginning to serve Sedalia with unique products and services.

Andrew Darrah, a hardware specialist in the Information Technology department at Bothwell Regional Health Center, was named BRHC’s 2017 Employee of the Year during BRHC’s annual Employee Service Awards Luncheon.

State Fair Community College faculty and staff will not be given a salary increase after a Board of Trustees vote during a special board meeting Tuesday morning.

Sedalia Parks and Recreation Department seasonal landscaper Ron Yates pulls weeds from the southeast flower garden at Katy Park late Tuesday morning. “We’ve been weeding this garden and adding a few plants,” he said. “This year has been a terrible, terrible year for weeds.” Yates added that the weather was cool for so long then turned hot, causing weeds to grow dramatically.

Changes could be coming to 911 service and taxation in Pettis County with discussions among statewide and local entities, including the Sedalia City Council.

Family and friends gathered Saturday morning to bid farewell to the Missouri National Guard’s 35th Combat Aviation Brigade, based in Sedalia, during a departure ceremony at State Fair Community College.

The Sedalia Street Department will perform maintenance on three streets this week, requiring multiple lane restrictions.

Serious collision in Johnson County

COLE CAMP — Remembering the customs and music of their motherland, Cole Camp residents paused Saturday to honor their ancestors, celebrate with songs of Germany and respect their roots.

Despite record heat and drought conditions in Pettis County this spring, ticks and mosquitoes are increasingly prevalent, posing potential health hazards.

Henry crash injures woman

Bothwell Regional Health Center has partnered with the U.S. Air Force to provide medical training for area airmen.

Sedalia Police Chief Matt Wirt stood before a small gathering of Pettis County Republicans and calmly laid out the future of city law enforcement.

COLE CAMP — Members of an area church will come together to celebrate the 100th anniversary of their church building this weekend as a testament to faithfulness and family.

A well-tended garden can provide nourishment for a season and beyond if the gardener chooses to preserve the produce harvested. It can also provide nourishment for the soul, serving as a source of tranquility and a safe haven through the troubles of life.

Man hurt in semi-truck collision

Summer weather was perfect Friday morning for a group of girls who created several types of art at Liberty Park.

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A La Monte man has been sentenced to life in prison for raping a young girl.

Reports of a summer season well underway highlighted Thursday’s Sedalia Park Board meeting.

A summer of fun learning activities is about to begin as State Fair Community College prepares for Kids College. With the first of the four, four-day sessions slated to begin June 18, classes are beginning to fill but there is still time to enroll in many of the programs.

Sedalia Area Farmers’ Market will benefit from a large federal grant that will also help several other entities in the area.

Pettis crash causes serious injuries

This list is a sampling of crime in Sedalia and the surrounding area. Information is taken from official police reports, which do not necessarily contain statements from all parties involved in each case.

Sedalia’s chapter of 1 Million Cups welcomed entrepreneurs for the first of two meetings this summer on Wednesday, with presenters working toward positive futures for local residents.

When reading is combined with an interest in music, area students might discover they can “Rock at Reading.”

Woman hurt on U.S. 50

Life is a journey, and looking back on one’s life brings about the bittersweet memories of beginnings and endings.