The Sedalia Democrat

09/19/2026

A Sedalia woman cashed in after finding out someone had purchased a winning Show Me Cash ticket at Prime Time, 1320 S. Limit, through social media.

A Sedalia woman cashed in after finding out someone had purchased a winning Show Me Cash ticket at Prime Time, 1320 S. Limit , through social media. That somebody, she learned, was her. …

09/18/2026

Chick-fil-A is slated to open in Sedalia next week.

An opening date for Sedalia’s newest food option has been solidified. Chick-fil-A, 3200 West Broadway Blvd., will open its doors to the community at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24. As part …

09/17/2026

Mike McCaffree has spent about 30 years in the real estate business, but it was his many years serving on a local school board that helped lead him into his campaign for the Missouri Senate District 28.

Mike McCaffree has spent about 30 years in the real estate business, but it was his many years serving on a local school board that helped lead him into his campaign for the Missouri Senate District …

09/17/2026

09/16/2026

The K**b Noster Police Department has issued an Endangered Silver Advisory for a woman last seen Sept. 6.

The K**b Noster Police Department has issued an Endangered Silver Advisory for a missing woman. ​ According to information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Tracey Lashelle Sample, …

09/16/2026

Three downtown Sedalia buildings are under varying levels of city scrutiny after partial collapses or other structural problems.

Three downtown Sedalia buildings are under varying levels of city scrutiny after partial collapses or other structural problems, but city officials emphasized that none are condemned. Sedalia …

09/16/2026

https://www.sedaliademocrat.com/stories/cole-camp-fair-brings-community-traditions-together,54224

For three days each September, Cole Camp becomes a little more crowded, a little noisier and, for many residents, a lot more like home. The Cole Camp Fair has been bringing people together since …

09/15/2026

When Rene Vance moved to Sedalia in Nov. 2016, she wasn’t looking for a political career. She was looking for a nice place to retire.

When Rene Vance moved to Sedalia in Nov. 2016, she wasn’t looking for a political career. She was looking for a nice place to retire. After nearly 18 years in the U.S. Air Force as an …

09/12/2026

The University of Central Missouri held its first-ever 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on Friday.

WARRENSBURG — United States Armed Forces members, first responders and community members joined University of Central Missouri students, faculty and staff for the inaugural 9/11 Memorial Stair …

09/11/2026

For local firefighters, climbing 110 stories in full firefighting gear is more than a physical challenge, it's a way to remember.

For local firefighters, climbing 110 stories in full firefighting gear is more than a physical challenge, it's a way to remember. Each year, firefighters from Pettis County and surrounding …