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Capital gains exemption and motor vehicle fee hike bills signed by Kehoe

Missouri investors will get a tax break when they take profits and motorists will pay more to renew vehicle registrations under separate bills signed Thursday by Gov. Mike Kehoe.

Missouri Gov. Kehoe signs bill repealing paid sick leave

Missouri workers who started accruing paid sick leave on May 1 will lose it Aug. 28 under legislation signed Thursday by Gov. Mike Kehoe.

Voters to decide on Pettis County Fire Protection District levy

In a special election Aug. 5, residents of the Pettis County Fire Protection District will be asked to support a tax levy of 48 cents per assessed value of $100.

Preparations underway for Missouri State Fair

This year, Missouri State Fair visitors can "Step on In" to experience new and returning shows and entertainers from Aug. 7-17.

Police Reports for July 11

Sedalia Police Department

Missouri Education Commissioner unwraps vision for state education department

Missouri should revisit the way it supports “chronically low-performing schools” over the coming year, state Commissioner of Education Karla Eslinger said as she unveiled her priorities in a State Board of Education meeting Wednesday.

Crash Reports for July 11

Two transported after Benton County collision

Missouri Governor signs bipartisan education legislation into law

There could be more retired teachers returning as substitutes and more home-schooled students will be able to participate in sports and other school activities, thanks to a stack of bipartisan education bills signed Wednesday by Gov. Mike Kehoe.

CHS announces expansion, new therapy center

The Center for Human Services has announced the launch of Limitless Life Solutions, formerly known as Clinical Behavioral Services, and the planned construction of a new 11,000-square-foot therapy center.

Kehoe signs bill banning state from seizing foster kids’ benefits

After Aug. 28, Missouri will end the state’s longstanding practice of seizing foster children’s Social Security benefits to cover the cost of foster care.

Missouri bill designed to bolster family legal defense signed into law

Older children in foster care would have their own attorneys and a commission will study how to improve legal representation throughout the foster care system under a bill signed Wednesday by Gov. Mike Kehoe.

Police Reports for July 10

Sedalia Police Department

Blacklock's security team keeps people safe at Bothwell

Bob Blacklock has been the Director of Security at Bothwell Regional Health Center for the past seven years.

Center for Human Services announces program expansion, new therapy center

Center for Human Services is excited to announce the launch of Limitless Life Solutions, formerly known as Clinical Behavioral Services.

USDA chief outlines plan to block China from U.S. farmland ownership

President Donald Trump’s administration will pursue a ban on Chinese ownership of U.S. farmland as part of an effort to strengthen farm security, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Tuesday.

July 10 Sedalia Concert Band performance moved indoors

Due to high temperatures, the Sedalia Concert Band will move its concert  indoors.   The Band will perform inside Convention Hall at Liberty Park at 7 p.m. Thursday, …

Police Reports for July 9

Sedalia Police Department

Wirt takes job as Sedalia's new City Administrator

The Sedalia City Council promoted Matthew Wirt to City Administrator during the closed session portion of its Monday, July 7, meeting. 

Arrest made following sexual assault and weapons incident

A man was arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting a woman and pointing a gun at a police officer in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 6. 

Kurtfest returns to Green Ridge for fifth year

Kurt Schnakenberg of Green Ridge credits his history as a showman to his father.

Police Reports for July 8

Sedalia Police Department
The stoneware and earthenware Spirals Series by Kelly Chapin-Hagen is part of her exhibit opening on Thursday, July 10, at the Hayden Liberty Center.


Photo courtesy of Kelly Chapin-Hagen

Chapin-Hagen to open exhibit at Hayden Liberty Center

Sedalia artist Kelly Chapin-Hagen will open her newest exhibit on Thursday, July 10, with an artist reception at the Hayden Liberty Center.

Entertainment Briefs for July 8

Liberty Center to host Comedy Night July 12
Irene Renauld shakes her booty to the Full Moon Band Friday at the Liberty Park Picnic. Renauld was proud to say she's 73 and had impressive moves when the band rocked a Led Zepplin cover.


Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat

PHOTOS: Liberty Park Picnic brings food, music and family fun

Crash Reports for July 8

Two from Clinton hurt in Henry County collision

Trump salutes Whiteman AFB, signs big beautiful bill

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed into law Friday evening his massive spending cut and tax break package to fulfill his domestic policy agenda on immigration and defense and overhaul American energy production.

MU Extension, partners develop appraisal guide for wild turkey habitat

COLUMBIA – Landowners in Missouri interested in improving habitats for wild turkeys on their property have a new tool to help them.
United States Air Force Capt. Matt Ryder of Knob Noster brought wife Kate and daughter Everly to downtown Sedalia Friday to watch the parade. Kate said she saw a posting about the parade while looking for fun things to do this weekend.


Photo by Chris Howell |Democrat

PHOTOS: Fourth of July parade brings red, white and blue downtown

Community Calendar for July 6 through July 12

To have your event or meeting listed, send details to news@sedaliademocrat.com or call 660-826-1000.
A photo of dancer Sally Rand and her son sits on a table in Leo Dick's home. Dick said when Rand would come to the Missouri State Fair, she would drop into Dick's Barber Shop to have her shoes shined.


Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat

Sedalia’s Leo Dick keeps MSF history alive

Sedalia's Leo Dick recently turned 86, and after decades of collecting Missouri State Fair and other historical memorabilia, he's planning to display it for others to enjoy.
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Arrow Rock Lyceum selects artistic, producing directors

ARROW ROCK — Two theatre veterans have accepted executive leadership positions at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre.

Police Reports for July 3

Sedalia Police Department

Fourth of July events planned across region

With the Fourth of July approaching, central Missouri has a weekend's worth of cost-friendly and firework-filled events for you and your family.

Missouri educators sue state over private school vouchers

The Missouri National Education Association is suing the state in an effort to block the appropriation of $51 million to MOScholars, the state’s K-12 scholarship program.

Photo: Sedalia Lions Club donates to Scouting America

Sedalia's Pilliard appointed to 18th Judicial Circuit

Sedalia attorney Sean Pilliard has been appointed to the 18th Judicial Court by Gov. Mike Kehoe.
The clock was built around 1887 and restorer Dwayne Bishop with the Clock Nook said modern clockmakers could learn a thing or two from its ingenious design.


Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat

Bichsel clock moved back to downtown Sedalia

The clock that stood outside Bichsel Jewelry for years returned to service Tuesday, July 1, after being restored and mounted on the sidewalk in the 200 block of South Ohio Avenue.

Gas prices trending downward ahead of July 4

Gasoline prices are trending toward their lowest average Independence Day price since 2021, according to AAA data. 

MSHP offers July 4 road, water reminders

Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds Missouri’s travelers to make smart choices for a safe Independence Day holiday.

Missouri selects NY-based consulting firm to study marijuana market

New York-based Cannabis Public Policy Consulting LLC was awarded a contract this month to study Missouri’s marijuana market for the next year.

Whiteman AFB B-2 pilots invited to White House

The Whiteman Air Force Base pilots who flew multiple B-2 Spirits during Operation Midnight Hammer are set to visit the White House’s Fourth of July celebration. 

Police Reports for July 2

Sedalia Police Department

Missouri governor hits earmarks with veto pen as he signs state budget

Gov. Mike Kehoe made his first round of budget vetoes hurt Missouri lawmakers where it matters most, in the earmarked state funds they added to spending plans this year.
The youth are part of a volunteer restoration program, Night Shift, organized by Dan Brinkmann, an auto technology instructor at Four Rivers Career Center. The tractor restoration program includes both young women and young men.


Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat

Students work to restore tractor at Red Power Roundup

Thanks to an extracurricular volunteer program, high school students prepped a 1939 Farmall F14 tractor for restoration during the 36th annual Red Power Roundup tractor event this weekend on the Missouri State Fairgrounds.

Police Reports for July 1

Sedalia Police Department

Crash Reports for July 1

Two from Lincoln injured in Benton County crash

Downtown Sedalia First Thursdays to make return under new leader

Malinda Geiger, Sedalia’s newly hired Downtown Specialist and Planner, has only been on the job since early June but is already known as the woman who brought back the First Thursdays events to downtown Sedalia.

Bothwell’s Harris receives national recognition

Levi Harris, DO, a third-year resident physician in the Bothwell-University of Missouri Rural Family Medicine Residency recently delivered presentations at two national organizations and had a case report published in a national medical journal.

Brick balances time with health students, soccer players

Meredith Brick is from Chillicothe and admits to jumping around a bit before moving to her present career in Sedalia.

Kaysinger Bluff to host Independence Day celebration

WARSAW — The Kaysinger Bluff Pioneer Heritage Association will bring the spirit of the past to life in honor of America’s 249th Independence Day on Saturday, July 5. 

Olde Tyme Apple Festival wins Cenex Hometown Throwdown

VERSAILLES — The Olde Tyme Apple Festival has earned the $100,000 grand prize in Cenex’s 2025 Hometown Throwdown competition.
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