Monday evening, the Sedalia City Council voted unanimously to nominate George R. Smith College to the Sedalia Historic Preservation Commission as a local landmark.  The historically Black … more

Monday afternoon, Mayor Andrew Dawson donned his hiking boots, grabbed a walking stick, sprayed his pants legs with insect repellent, and marched across a field north of Saline Street near the … more

Tina Boggess has been making a difference in Sedalia even before Jeff Leeman asked her to run as Ward 2 City Councilwoman. Now into her second term, there has been no stopping her. Former Mayor … more

Sedalia Police are warning of more petty thefts, or “crimes of opportunity” occurring in Sedalia. Frequently you may read a crime report like this in the Democrat’s daily police … more

Saturday morning, local officials celebrated the upcoming return of the Amtrak River Runner’s twice-a-day trips from Kansas City to St. Louis. Local officials greeted incoming visitors and bid … more

At a Wednesday evening work session, the Sedalia City Council addressed zoning issues that had caught the City and those hoping to build the Mercy Rest Stop by surprise. The meeting, open to public … more

A man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing last week at a Sedalia business. more

According to Sedalia Fire Department Fire Chief Greg Harrell, the Sedalia Fire Department will not be issuing any burn permits until further notice due to the dry weather combined with high winds. more

Barbecue chicken wings produced a tempting aroma in downtown Sedalia Saturday night, as 10 teams grilled for a cause. more