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Local Briefs April 27

Upcoming local blood drives
Murray Keenan of Hook Solutions pours molten lead into a centrifugal mold to quickly create a dozen or so fishing lure parts.


Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat

Hook Solutions lures new customers and employees

WARSAW – A few miles south of Lincoln, across from the bowling alley in a nondescript white building, a team of workers manufactures 40,000 fishing lures a week.
Former Whittier student William Kitarogers, 34, speaks to students on Thursday, April 25, about the dangers of getting into the wrong crowds. Starting in high school, he spent 13 years in the Department of Corrections.


Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat

Former Whittier student returns to share his story

Former Whittier High School student William Kitarogers, 34, returned to the school on Thursday, April 25, to speak to students about the dangers of drugs and choosing the wrong friends and lifestyle. He noted that everyone needs to learn to control their own destiny.
Trees and limbs across Sedalia fell during severe thunderstorms Thursday, April 25 and Friday, April 26. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the area that extends through Sunday, April 28. 


Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat

Trees and limbs down across Sedalia; more storms expected this weekend

After the thunderstorms that hit Sedalia on Thursday, April 25 and in the early morning hours of Friday, April 26, Sedalians woke up to many trees and limbs down across the city.

Boonslick Regional Library popular books for April 27

Boonslick Regional Library Fiction

Boonslick Regional Library outreach schedule for April 29-May 3

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The concert choir performed for a packed house in a joint concert with a choir with the University of Latvia.

UCM Concert Choir takes to the Baltic States

WARRENSBURG — Earlier this year, the University of Central Missouri Concert Choir had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel to Europe to perform in the Baltic States of Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia.

Sedalia Public Library new books for April 27

Sedalia Public Library

Community Calendar for April 28 through May 4

To have your event or meeting listed, send details to hollyb@warrensburgstarjournal.com or call 660-826-1000.

Police Reports April 27

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 case.

Church News April 26

Mayor's Prayer Breakfast slated for May 4

Entertainment Briefs April 26

SFCC to present President's Concert

Local Briefs April 26

East 24th road work rescheduled for weather

SFCC welding students gain experience at Ames Municipal Power Plant

Four State Fair Community College Technology Welding students were recently offered a hands-on learning opportunity.

Bill providing tax relief for seniors requires work, commissioners say

As the Missouri legislature considers updates to a bill providing tax relief for seniors, Pettis County Commissioners took time this week to consider the bill's local ramifications.

Smithton FBLA members attend state leadership conference

Missouri Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) welcomed more than 5,000 attendees from nearly 400 chapters to the record-breaking State Leadership Conference April 14-16 in Springfield to celebrate the 65th year as an organization.

With time running short, Missouri Senate set to debate $50 billion state budget next week

The Missouri Senate’s budget plan approved in a committee Wednesday has more money for workers who help people with developmental disabilities, more to help low-income families afford child care and more for counties to defray the cost of holding people convicted of felonies.

Police Reports April 26

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 case.

Crash Reports April 26

Lincoln man in serious condition after North 65 accident
Evelyn Goodman, the Youth of the Year from the Skyline Elementary site, was the guest speaker at the 2024 Boys and Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri Legacy Awards.


Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat

Boys & Girls Club presents Legacy Awards

During the 2024 Boys and Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri Legacy Awards ceremony on Thursday, April 25, Karl Kramer, of Overland Park, Kansas, and Ditzfeld Container and Trash Services of Sedalia were honored.

Local Briefs April 25

Smith-Cotton Band & Choir to host fundraiser

S-C senior Lancaster qualifies for 3 national competitions

Smith-Cotton High DECA Advisor Kassie Nickel calls senior Jacelyn Lancaster “an academic weapon.” Lancaster also could be called a “triple threat.”
Surveillance equipment in the Pettis County Annex was the subject of a lawsuit that was recently voluntarily dismissed without prejudice by County Clerk Nick La Strada. 


Photo courtesy of Nick La Strada

Pettis County Clerk drops lawsuit over County-operated surveillance cameras

When Pettis County Clerk Nick La Strada agreed to drop a lawsuit against Pettis County involving the County’s surveillance cameras in the election office, the County Commissioners told the Sedalia Democrat they were ready to move on.

Crash Reports April 25

California man injured in Moniteau County accident

Police Reports April 25

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 case.

Bill ending Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood heads to Missouri governor

A bill that would make Missouri the fourth state to ban Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood is on its way to the governor.
Alex Knudsen, right, who plays the demigod Percy Jackson, races toward a minotaur, played by Payton Lawrence, in the production of

SFCC students work long hours to perfect Percy Jackson musical

State Fair Community College Theatre is presenting "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical" this week.

Feds set higher nursing home staffing mandates. Many Missouri facilities don’t meet them

The Biden administration finalized nursing home staffing rules Monday that will require thousands of them to hire more nurses and aides — while giving them years to do so.

Local Briefs April 24

East 24th to close for water line work

Crash Reports April 24

Harrisonville man injured in Morgan County ATV accident

Police Reports April 24

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 case.
Homeschooled junior Samuel Beaher as Tweedledum carries his brother, senior Levi Beaher, as Tweedledee during dress rehearsal for Applewood Christian School's “Alice @ Wonderland,” which will be presented April 25-27.


Photo courtesy of Carolyn Bendien

Applewood Christian School to present 'Alice @ Wonderland'

Applewood Christian School is presenting its annual theatrical production after a two-year hiatus. “Alice @ Wonderland” is a modern and fresh adaptation of the traditional story of “Alice in Wonderland.”

Sedalia Police continuing to investigate South Sneed shooting

According to Sedalia Police Chief David Woolery, a male gunshot victim is still clinging to life in a regional hospital as of noon Tuesday, April 23.
In the musical,

LCAA to present the musical, 'Godspell'

Liberty Center Association for the Arts actors will bring the musical "Godspell" to life this weekend and next in an emotional production about building up the community.
Team SCREAM and Team SCREAM Jr. return to Smith-Cotton High School Sunday evening under arcs of water from the Sedalia Fire Department.


Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat

World Champs: Smith-Cotton wins it all at FIRST Robotics Championships in Houston

After competing at the FIRST Robotics World Championships in Houston, Texas, an enthusiastic crowd eagerly awaited Team SCREAM’s return to Smith-Cotton High School on Sunday evening, April 21.

Senate battle over taxes that fund Missouri Medicaid leaves state budget in limbo

On Jan. 18, the ninth day of the 2024 legislative session, a bill essential to balancing the state budget was placed first in line on the Senate’s calendar for debate.

Weekly Report: Pettis County Commission meets with community partners

During daily meetings April 15-19, the Pettis County Commission completed the following:

Police Reports April 23

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 case.

Crash Reports April 23

Three injured in Benton County four-wheeler rollover

Police report one shot, one arrested in South Sneed shooting Sunday

A Sedalia man has been charged as an accessory to second-degree murder after a shooting over the weekend.

UCM champions sustainability during Earth Week

As Earth Week draws global focus to sustainable living, the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg will showcase a lineup of events from April 22-27 designed to promote environmental awareness and demonstrate the university’s commitment to sustainability practices.

New sports editor joins Democrat staff

The Sedalia Democrat has welcomed a new sports editor in the newsroom.

Real Estate Transactions April 23

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Former NAACP Freedom Fund scholarship recipient Makhi Jaff speaks to the crowd on Saturday, April 20, during the Sedalia/Pettis County NAACP banquet at Best Western State Fair Inn. Nichapha Meesema and Mahogany Foster, also recipients, spoke as well.


Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat

Sedalia/Pettis NAACP hosts Freedom Fund Banquet

A large crowd attended the Sedalia/Pettis County NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet on Saturday, April 20. This year's theme was "We have not arrived yet," which was the topic of guest speaker Bishop Paul Jones’ remarks.
In front of the church, the new community labyrinth sits, awaiting to open in the near future on Thursday, April 11, at the Warrensburg Church of the Brethren. 


Photo by Zach Bott | Warrensburg Star-Journal

Warrensburg Church of the Brethren introduces community labyrinth

WARRENSBURG – The Warrensburg Church of the Brethren is set to complete a community labyrinth aimed at giving a meditative and peaceful experience.
College student Savannah Tracy works as a lifeguard for Sedalia Parks and Recreation. Tracy says lifeguarding is the perfect summer job.


Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat

Seeking a summer job? Employers offer sound advice

As schools prepare to let students out for summer vacation, many are preparing to look for jobs.

Missouri House gives initial OK to bill protecting pesticide-makers

The Missouri House gave initial approval this week to a bill that could protect pesticide manufacturers from some cancer lawsuits.

Local Briefs April 20

City announces Clean Sweep area for April 22-26

Photo: S-C's Homan earns MARE scholarship

Crash Reports April 20

Sedalia woman injured in Pettis County crash

Police Reports April 29

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 case.
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