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Invasive Spotted Lantern Fly Poses Risk To Missouri Farmers
With the Spotted Lantern Fly making its way into our backyards, gardeners are gearing up for a battle unlike any other. Stay alert, folks.

State Fair Volunteers: Putting the ‘Fun’ in ‘Fundamentally Exhausted but Happy’
From corn dogs to farm animals, the Missouri State Fair has it all. But behind the fun are volunteers making it all run smoothly.

Sedalia Woman Pulled From Burning Car in Johnson County
Bystanders who stopped to help threw a towel over her face and pulled her from the burning car to safety.

Two Arrested After Police Chase Involving Stolen Truck
Law enforcement was alerted that the vehicle had been driven through a soybean field near the intersection of Highway HH and Highway EE.

Stolen ID Used to Buy Vehicle at Sedalia Dealership
The suspect was contacted and 39-year-old Patricia Lynn Harris was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail.

‘The Big Rub’ Bike Race Takes Place Saturday in Sedalia
Cyclists from across Missouri and beyond will converge on Sedalia this Saturday, July 12, for The Big Rub, a challenging and scenic gravel bike race.

Detective DeVorss Recognized for 20 Years of Service
SPD Detective Aaron "Casey" DeVorss was then recognized for 20 years of service to the City.

Missouri State Fire Marshal Warns of Spike in Fireworks-Related Deaths, Injuries
As summer skies lit up with fireworks, so did a troubling rise in accidents and injuries — a wake-up call for safe celebrations.

Sedalia Police Arrest Man for Attempted Rape
The woman reported that she had been pinned to the ground and sexually assaulted by a male suspect who she believed was armed with a knife and who did not speak English.

Matt Wirt Named Sedalia City Administrator
The Sedalia City Council and Mayor Andrew Dawson announced that Matt Wirt will be the new City Administrator, effective immediately.