Sedalia News

Concerning the road construction at the intersection of U.S. 50 and U.S. 65: Why were the concrete medians made so long, cutting off access to all businesses ? I also think that with the land that was left where the BP filling station once was, the city of Sedalia should erect a garden of sorts with a sign stating "Welcome to Sedalia." The land ...

Sedalia officials announced Thursday the city will delay purchasing property for a proposed community center.

When Samuel Lipscomb died on Feb. 16, 1902, The Sedalia Democrat reported the details of the death and of the autopsy before the coroner's jury had met.

The Economic Development of Sedalia and Pettis County Board of Directors discussed recent efforts to bring prospective businesses into the area, updates on companies relocating or expanding in the county and plans for the annual showcase at its quarterly meeting Wednesday.

About 300 local young people are happy to have jobs this summer through a federally-funded state-run program.

Connie Koch of Sedalia, fondly known as the Snake Lady by children and adults around Pettis County, shows off one of her 10 snakes in her snake room at her Sedalia residence.

A town that went without a Fourth of July celebration for almost 20 years celebrated its second parade after the tradition was revived last year.

A Sedalia grandmother had a firefighter install a car seat for her 1-year-old grandson, and 27 days later she believes the seat saved his life.

More than 550 campers and RVs will be parked at the Missouri State Fairgrounds over the next week, as Family Campers and RVers will celebrate the organization's 60th birthday during the group's annual Campvention.

Authorities have arrested a Kansas man in connection with a triple slaying in Cole Camp and believe one or more other suspects may be involved.

The wet, hot start to the summer has been a boon for local lawn care companies. Cameron Venters, who co-owns Venters Bros Lawn Pros Lawn & Landscaping LLC with his brother, Caleb, said this season has been their busiest in the five years since they founded the company.

A Sedalia man was killed when a tow truck pulled into the path of his motorcycle Tuesday on West Main Street.

A Sedalia man faces charges of burglary, stealing and possession of cocaine after allegedly burglarizing the home of Sedalia Fire Department Battalion Chief Paul Withers.

Two people were injured in a two-vehicle accident Thursday in Pettis County. The driver, Ashley N. Cowsert, 19, and her passenger, Ryan M. Popp, 20, both of Sedalia, were taken by ambulance to Bothwell Regional Health Center.

Lots of children - some now adults - have met Connie Koch as she gave educational programs over the years.

For the last 22 years, Paul Musslin has been running, walking, biking and lifting weights.

A Sedalia man was killed in a three-vehicle accident Saturday in Camden County. Robert D. Sinclair, 49, was pronounced dead at the scene by Camden County medical examiner James Jungles.

"Whirling meditation," ''blissful" and "performing art" are among the words Heather Hughes uses to describe her hula-hooping hobby.

A Sedalia woman was injured in a two-vehicle collision Thursday in Pettis County.

Job seekers lined up Wednesday to start dropping off their applications for the Missouri State Fair.