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Sedalia man arrested for methamphetamine distribution
A Sedalia man has been arrested after a months-long investigation into methamphetamine distribution in Sedalia. According to a Sedalia Police Department STING Unit news release, Trenton Lawson, 29, has...
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Severe weather expected Saturday afternoon in Pettis County
Citizens should be prepared for severe storms Saturday afternoon, as a tornado watch has been issued until 7 p.m. A tornado watch is in effect until 7 p.m. for Pettis County, as well as Barry, Barton,...
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Photos: Cemetery flags honor veterans each Memorial Day in Sedalia
Larry Brooks, right, a member of the Sedalia Veterans Of Foreign War Post 2591, talks to volunteers early Saturday morning about placing American flags on the gravesites of veterans at Crown Hill...
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Storms move across Sedalia Saturday
A car moves through a thunderstorm along East 24th Street Saturday afternoon. Sedalia received a severe thunderstorm warning and tornado watches as a large amount of rain, hail and wind came through...
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2 seriously injured in Benton Co. Two people were seriously injured in a vehicle accident at 7:45 p.m. Saturday in Benton County. Dalton K. Troutman, 22 of Independence was driving north on U.S. Route...
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Deputies with the Pettis County Sheriff’s Office along with officers from the Mid-Missouri Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force arrested three people Thursday on various drug and gun charges after...
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Randy Melick releases new spiritual CD May 5
A new spiritual CD by local musician Randy Melick, that explores brokenness, redemption and forgiveness, is a compilation of several years worth of work. Melick said the music offers a positive message...
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Smith-Cotton Freshman team captures 1st place in state Extempore Competition
Glass ceilings can be difficult to break especially for women who want to enter into the male dominated field of technology. Smith-Cotton freshman engineering team members, Bridget Young, Lauren...
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Grant lands two fifth-place finishes at state track and field meet
It took more than 12 hours, but Smith-Cotton landed three appearances on the podium Saturday, May 27 on day two of the Missouri state track meet. Smith-Cotton junior Monique Grant competed in three...
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Police Reports
This list is a sampling of crime in Sedalia and the surrounding area. Information is taken from official police reports, which do not necessarily contain statements from all parties involved in each...
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May 31 Police Reports
This list is a sampling of crime in Sedalia and the surrounding area. Information is taken from official police reports, which do not necessarily contain statements from all parties involved in each...
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Neighbors: Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care grants hot air balloon ride
Reta Warren, 96, took to the skies early Wednesday morning on her first hot air balloon ride, something she had wanted to do since she was a child. Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care program Gift...
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Rookie Reporter: Sedalia 200 social workers provide help to students, families
What some may see as a social worker, many families and students see as a superhero. School social workers often help students, families and teachers address problems such as truancy, aggressive...
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Charges dismissed for suspect in 2016 murder
Charges are being dismissed against one of two suspects in the June 2016 arson death of Matthew Eldenburg. Cody A. Harvey, of Sedalia, was charged in September 2016 with first degree arson and first...
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Piano tuner Randy Crowell will be missed at 36th annual Scott Joplin...
Those who attend the 36th annual Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival may be filled with notes of sadness in their hearts this year as they remember Randy Crowell, whose work was heard at...
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New York pianist Richard Dowling dazzles ragtime crowd
New York classical pianist Richard Dowling kicked off the 36th annual Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival Wednesday evening with a concert of 30 Joplin musical selections at the Hayden Liberty...
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Lincoln beats St. Vincent for third, 9-3
Less than 10 minutes after playing the final inning of his high school career — toeing the rubber to begin the game — Lincoln senior Sam Hinrichs exchanged his dirty cleats for clean boots. Pitching...
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June 1 Police Reports
This list is a sampling of crime in Sedalia and the surrounding area. Information is taken from official police reports, which do not necessarily contain statements from all parties involved in each...
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Three hurt in Johnson County crash
Three people sustained serious injuries in a two-vehicle accident at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday in Johnson County. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, Marquita E. Jordon, 33, of Warrensburg,...
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Odessa man seriously injured in accident
An Odessa man sustained serious injuries in a two-vehicle accident at 8:25 p.m. Tuesday in Johnson County. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, Matthew L. Boyd, 18, was driving south on...
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