When Sedalia resident Kelly Anspaugh left for the hospital on March 18, 2022, he didn’t think he’d be coming home.  “That’s how bad I was,” Anspaugh said in a … more

When the Pettis County Ambulance District was formed in 2013, leaders projected the service would respond to 3,700 calls a year. Nine years later, that call volume has more than doubled and continues … more

Carbon monoxide is a gas produced when ordinary fuels like gasoline, kerosene, wood, propane and natural gas burn. When you breathe it in, the gas prevents your blood cells from carrying enough … more

Bothwell Regional Health Center has received a nearly $1.1 million grant from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Rural Residency Planning and Development Program. Funds … more

As Pettis County approaches the winter season, residents are beginning to see cases of RSV spike across the area.  Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a contagious yet common virus that … more

Charlotte Edwards owns The Country Ruffle, a unique gift shop at 200 W. Third St. in Sedalia. She has been operating the boutique for almost 35 years, and her customers make the hard work … more

The American Red Cross is preparing for a drop in blood donations during the holidays by offering several blood drive donation sites across Missouri in the next few weeks. In addition, those who give … more

  Cancer was the furthest thing from Donna Barnes’ mind when she made an appointment with her doctor for a well-woman visit in 2021. Barnes, 67, of Sedalia, who has no breast … more