The Sedalia Democrat

The Sedalia Democrat The Sedalia Democrat is a twice-weekly newspaper serving print and online readers in a six-county area of west-central Missouri.

Since its foundation in 1868, the Sedalia Democrat has been dedicated to serving the city of Sedalia and surrounding areas with in-depth news and sports coverage. The Democrat is Pettis County’s primary source for daily local news coverage. We reach more than 15,000 readers in Pettis County and five neighboring counties every Tuesday through Saturday with our print newspaper. Some 64,000 unique vi

ewers come to our website every month for the latest-breaking news stories. The Democrat newsroom took home 24 awards, six of which were first places, in the Missouri Press Association Better Newspaper Contest for work published in 2020. Visit our website at www.sedaliademocrat.com.

Silipa Elizabeth Tautua’ā Smith works as an EMT for Pettis County Ambulance District.
11/30/2025

Silipa Elizabeth Tautua’ā Smith works as an EMT for Pettis County Ambulance District.

U.S. Army veteran Jeff Lockington has overcome addiction to he**in and methamphetamine to walk into ministry.
11/29/2025

U.S. Army veteran Jeff Lockington has overcome addiction to he**in and methamphetamine to walk into ministry.

It’s been a long journey, but U.S. Army veteran Jeff Lockington has overcome addiction to he**in and methamphetamine to walk into ministry through the Grace of God. In his words, he said, “I’ve come from the pit to the pulpit.”

The importance of coming together was emphasized while also paying tribute to an accident at AM Pyrotechnics in Buffalo.
11/28/2025

The importance of coming together was emphasized while also paying tribute to an accident at AM Pyrotechnics in Buffalo.

An accident at AM Pyrotechnics in Buffalo on Wednesday, Nov. 26 led to the cancellation of fireworks during the annual Thanksgiving Night Lighting at the Hotel Bothwell.

Local businesses such as US Quality Construction emphasize the customer experience, giving consumers a reason to shop lo...
11/28/2025

Local businesses such as US Quality Construction emphasize the customer experience, giving consumers a reason to shop local this holiday season.

DRESDEN — Two local companies, which began five years ago with only five team members, have expanded to over 100 employees and a $22 million operation, showcasing their significant community impact.

After being part of American currency for over 230 years, the US Treasury has announced the end of the US penny in 2026.
11/28/2025

After being part of American currency for over 230 years, the US Treasury has announced the end of the US penny in 2026.

The fireworks show portion of the Hotel Bothwell Thanksgiving Lighting has been canceled due to a tragedy in Buffalo.
11/27/2025

The fireworks show portion of the Hotel Bothwell Thanksgiving Lighting has been canceled due to a tragedy in Buffalo.

The annual fireworks finale to the Hotel Bothwell Thanksgiving Lighting in downtown Sedalia has been canceled due to a fatal accident at AM Pyrotechnics in Buffalo, it was announced Thursday, Nov. 27.

Happy Thanksgiving from the Sedalia Democrat!
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from the Sedalia Democrat!

Eight people have been arrested, while another is at large, after an investigation into a drug distribution operation in...
11/27/2025

Eight people have been arrested, while another is at large, after an investigation into a drug distribution operation in Sedalia.

The Green Ridge R-8 School District hosted a pre-holiday meal in the school auditorium on Tuesday, Nov. 25.
11/26/2025

The Green Ridge R-8 School District hosted a pre-holiday meal in the school auditorium on Tuesday, Nov. 25.

The Green Ridge R-8 School District hosted a pre-holiday meal in the school auditorium on Tuesday, Nov. 25.

11/25/2025

The New Orleans Saints waived Sedalia native Blake Grupe on Tuesday, Nov. 25.

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Sedalia, MO
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