Sedalia News

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

When I started writing this column, I had no idea how many tears I would shed. As I reflected on veterans I've lost over the past year, I realized it's higher number than in past years.

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

Smith-Cotton High School JROTC ninth-graders Alex Sanchez and Cristina Tejeda place flags Saturday in front of gravestones of veterans at Memorial Park Cemetery in Sedalia.

It was one year ago Friday that a tornado tore through Sedalia, MO, ripping homes to shreds.

As we looked over the roster of candidates for the various Pettis County Ambulance District director races, we couldn't help but think: And we only had one contested race in April's election? Don't get us wrong - we're glad to see so many people step up to seek such important positions.

"I want to give a big thank you to the crossing guard at Broadway and Massachusetts.

Three members of the 101st Airborne 'Screaming Eagles' speed towards Sedalia before deploying their parachutes on Thursday morning, May 24.

Among the first to be honored at a ceremony Friday commemorating Sedalia's response to last year's May 25 tornado are the storm spotters, standing, whose reports to the Pettis County Emergency Management Agency tracked the tornado as it tore through Pettis County.

Two Sedalia residents were charged with receiving stolen property after Sedalia police officers found $20,000 worth of stolen equipment in their home.

Parts of northern Pettis County were under a severe thunderstorm warning just after 11 a.m. Friday as a storm system with strong winds, up to 5 inches of rain and hail passed through the area.

Friday, May 25 is the one-year anniversary of a devastating tornado that ripped through the southwest portion of Sedalia.

Fresh oyster mushrooms grown at the Beau Solais Farm in Hughesville, Mo., is at the top of Tara Niemann's list as she shops Tuesday, May, 8, 2012, at the newly opened Sedalia Area Farmers Market in Sedalia, Mo.

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Heitmeyer, of Sedalia, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a two-week trip to Hawaii.

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Adams, of Smithton, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception, held by their daughters, on May 20 at the Smithton Community Center.

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

Linda Alcorn, president of Trans Central Suppliers Inc., first row, left, poses with her employees in the company's rebuilt garage.

Mr. and Mrs. Larry E. Brown, of Sedalia, will observe their 50th anniversary Saturday.

Mr. and Mrs. Dean C. Morton, of Sedalia, will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with family.

Whiteman Area Leadership Council recently announced a $3,000 donation from Third National Bank located in Sedalia, Mo.