The Sedalia Democrat

01/24/2025

A local man is preparing to camp out to raise awareness of homelessness in Sedalia, collect items for unhoused individuals and honor the late Christopher Bennett.

A local man is preparing to camp out to raise awareness of homelessness in Sedalia, collect items for unhoused individuals and honor the late Christopher Bennett.

01/22/2025

The Salvation Army of Pettis County is in need of volunteers.

The Salvation Army of Pettis County, 1200 East Broadway Blvd, was busy Tuesday, Jan. 21, filling boxes of food while sorting blankets, clothing an.d hygiene supplies.

01/21/2025

The Sedalia/Pettis County Chapter of the NAACP and the Burns Chapel Freewill Baptist Church, 207 East Pettis St, paid respects to Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 20.

Editor's note: This article has been corrected to reflect the spelling of Dr. Brent Bates' name. The Democrat apologizes for the error.

01/19/2025

On March 15, 2014, an 8-year-old Grant Goodwin made one birthday wish that only his father, Steve Goodwin, could deliver.

01/18/2025

Two Sedalia Pentecostal churches have merged creating a larger church and a haven for those in need.

Two Sedalia Pentecostal churches have merged creating a larger church and a haven for those in need.

01/18/2025

01/14/2025

The City of Sedalia held a budget planning session over the weekend.

The Sedalia City Council and Mayor Andrew Dawson listened to department heads and ranked budget requests for FY2025 on Saturday, Jan. 11, at the Municipal Building.

01/10/2025

A 1/8 tax has been proposed by a member of the Sedalia City Council.

Second Ward City Council member Tina Boggess expressed displeasure during the miscellaneous items portion of the Jan. 6 Sedalia City Council meeting.

01/09/2025

One to two inches of snow is expected Thursday night into Friday.

A Winter Weather Advisory is slated to go into effect at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, for Pettis County.

01/08/2025

Nick La Strada was named as the Missouri Director of Elections Integrity on Tuesday.

Pettis County Clerk Nick La Strada has been appointed as the state's new Director of Election Integrity, Missouri Secretary of State-elect Denny Hoskins announced Tuesday, Jan. 7.

01/07/2025

A first for Sedalia, a free women's wellness event, will be hosted on Saturday, Jan. 11, thanks to Smith-Cotton DECA members and Chill Cryotherapy & Wellness.

A first for Sedalia, a free women's wellness event, will be hosted on Saturday, Jan. 11, thanks to Smith-Cotton DECA members and Chill Cryotherapy & Wellness.

01/07/2025

Sedalia's snowfall measured at approximately 6.6 inches according to data reported to the National Weather Service.

Over 60 million Americans have been affected by the winter storm across the Midwest and Eastern part of the country.

01/06/2025

The Missouri Department of Transportation continues to urge the public to remain off the roads on Monday as crews continue to battle the winter weather and its impacts.

The Missouri Department continues to urge the public to remain off the road on Monday as crews battle the winter weather and its impacts.

01/06/2025

The offices of the Sedalia Democrat will be closed on Monday, January 6 due to inclement weather.
But we will still be working.
Our main phone line will be forwarded so we can accept calls.

01/05/2025

Having fun in the snow? Show off your fun with the chance to be highlighted on the front page of Tuesday's Sedalia Democrat.

Upload your images online by noon Monday for the chance to be included.

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01/05/2025

Pettis County is under a Winter Storm Warning through 3 a.m. Monday.

The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the entirety of the region, including Pettis County.

01/04/2025

Want to see photos from this week's winter storm in Tuesday's Sedalia Democrat? Submit your images to the link below by noon Monday for the chance to be highlighted on the front page!

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01/04/2025

The Sedalia Police Department encourages citizens to hunker down when winter weather arrives to the area Saturday into Sunday.

Sedalia Police Department Cpl. A.J. Silvey with Traffic Unit is concerned about a massive winter storm aimed directly at central Missouri this weekend.