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A City of Sedalia snowplow clears Main Street near Osage Avenue on Wednesday morning, Feb. 2, 2022, during a winter snowstorm. File photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Snow expected in Sedalia on Tuesday
Snow is expected in Sedalia next Tuesday and across west central Missouri, although exact snowfall amounts are still uncertain. more
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Local 2024 election changes outlined by county clerk
Pettis County Clerk Nick La Strada wants to alert as many potential voters as possible of the important upcoming elections. more
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The first baby born at Bothwell Regional Health Center in 2024 is young Evalina Pantyukhin. Mom Savannah Pantyukhin delivered the adorable 6 pound, 14 ounce bundle of joy at 8:25 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Photos: Family welcomes first baby of 2024 born at Bothwell
Mayor Andrew Dawson declares Sedalia as a “Community of Kindness,” early Thursday, Jan. 4, in honor of Anthony Wheeler’s trademark symbol of kindness. Wheeler, a retired firefighter of Colorado, could not attend, although he was represented with a life-sized photo cutout placed in the Mayor’s office for the event. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Mayor declares Sedalia a ‘Community of Kindness’

Sedalia, Missouri is now declared a community of kindness. 

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Judge Jeff Mittelhauser, right, the new presiding judge of the 18th Circuit Court, rests his hand on a Bible held by his wife, Maria Mittelhauser, as Associate Judge Paul R. Beard administers the oath of office Wednesday, Jan. 3 in the Pettis County Courthouse. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Judge Mittelhauser takes helm of 18th Circuit Court
Wednesday morning, Jan. 3 at the Pettis County Courthouse, Judge Jeff Mittelhauser, his wife, Maria, family, and friends gathered for a solemn occasion. more
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Friday, Dec. 29 was the last day of 2023 to pay tax bills in person at the Pettis County Collector's Office at the Pettis County Courthouse. A small line to avoid penalties formed on the second floor Friday morning as people concluded their yearly of funding the county. 2023 tax bills are due by Sunday, Dec. 31, and payments must be postmarked in 2023 or placed in the dropbox on the courthouse lawn or paid online by the deadline. Contact the Collector’s Office at 660-826-5000 ext. 921 or pettiscollector@pettiscomo.com. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Photo: Pettis County taxes due date forms line at Collector's window
Missouri State Fair receives international recognition
The Missouri State Fair celebrated many honors at the 2023 International Association of Fairs & Expositions (IAFE) Convention. more
Local resident Mark Edwards hopes to take the Pettis County Commission seat for the Western District in the Aug. 6 primary election. Edwards said he believes his experience on the Sedalia City Council and as a chief financial officer will help county government run more smoothly. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Edwards joins race for Pettis County Commission seat
Former Sedalia City Councilman and businessman Mark Edwards made an announcement Thursday, Dec. 28 that some in county government may have seen coming. more
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Candidate filing ends for April municipal election
Tuesday, Dec. 26 was the last day for candidate filing for multiple municipalities in Pettis County, including cities, school boards and first responder districts for the April 2 municipal election. more
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The Sedalia Animal Shelter is located at 2420 S. New York Ave. in Sedalia.
Pet owners urged to keep pets happy at home
The Sedalia Animal Shelter is running near capacity and a small influx of animals could at any time throw them into a “bottleneck” situation. more
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The Sedalia Police Department announced the winners in its drone coloring contest. Three elementary students were selected to win a trophy and and their own drone. Photo courtesy of the Sedalia Police Department
SPD hosts drone coloring contest
In November, the Sedalia Police Department launched this year’s Sedalia elementary school coloring contest. All elementary-grade students in Heber Hunt, Horace Mann, Parkview, Skyline, Sacred Heart, Washington, and St. Paul’s schools were given the opportunity to color a drone picture to enter the contest. more
Convictions announced at Pettis County prosecutor's office
On Friday, Dec. 22, Pettis County Prosecuting Attorney Phillip Sawyer released the following sampling of cases that were resolved in Pettis County Circuit Court from October to Dec. 19. more
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Weekly Report: Pettis County Commission approves numerous bids, contracts, resolutions
During daily meetings Dec. 18-22, the Pettis County Commission completed the following: more
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The central wastewater treatment plant, seen Friday, Dec. 22, could be reworked and expanded to handle Sedalia's needs. Interim Public Works Director Chris Davies presented the cost-saving plan to the Sedalia City Council on Monday, Dec. 18. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Wastewater plans could save Sedalia millions on north treatment plant
At Monday evening's Sedalia City Council meeting, Interim Public Works Director Chris Davies presented his departmental report, which had some surprisingly good news for the City and its citizenry. more
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On East Third Street, at the Sedalia Public Work Barn, a city snow plow waits as blowing snow wafts off the roof Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. While Sedalia has experienced mild temperatures and little precipitation this December, Sedalia received about 1 inch of snow during the pictured 2022 snowfall, according to the National Weather Service, along with temperatures as low as -7. File photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Above-normal temperatures expected for Christmas in Johnson and Pettis County
With the winter weather season approaching, the Star-Journal reached out to the National Weather Service to see what the people in Johnson and Pettis counties should expect over the coming weeks and how they should be preparing. more
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Sedalia, Marshall residents sentenced for conspiracy to distribute meth
Two Sedalia residents and two Marshall residents were sentenced in federal court Tuesday, Dec. 19 for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. more
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Ron Wineinger
Ron Wineinger remembered as an inspiration to many in Sedalia
Ronald W. Wineinger, 78, of Sedalia, died Friday, Dec. 15. Wineinger was a passionate educator with a 25-year tenure at State Fair Community College. His vision for the performing arts helped form the foundation for today's theater program. more
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On Tuesday, Dec. 19, two deer sparkle in the afternoon sun in a yard in the 5000 block of Locust Lane in Sedalia. As Christmas nears, Sedalians are going all out with holiday yard decorations. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Photos: From Santa to pumpkins, Sedalia decorates for Christmas
Hon. Robert L. Koffmann was appointed as the 18th Circuit Court judge in 2005 and is retiring at the end of the year. He is planning on still taking several Supreme Court cases per year. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Judge Koffman to retire from 18th Circuit Court
The Hon. Robert L. Koffman is stepping down as presiding judge of the 18th Circuit Court and took time as he packed his office in the Pettis Courthouse to reminisce on his career as a judge. more
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The risk of home fires increases during the holiday season and live Christmas trees can add to that risk. Sedalia Fire Chief Matt Irwin said live trees should be  watered adequately, because a dry tree can quickly become a fire hazard. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
December is the top month for U.S. home fires
Although the holiday is supposed to be festive with gift-giving, family, food, and decorations, one must be aware that there is an increase in fire hazards to keep in mind. According to the National Fire Protection Association, Christmas Day and Christmas Eve are among the leading days of the year for home fires. more
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