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Kansas City is the smallest host city for the North American 2026 FIFA World Cup. A promotional sign appears on Jan. 13, 2026, outside the Kansas Statehouse in Topeka.

Kansas City area boosted infrastructure for FIFA World Cup. Now, the games begin

TOPEKA, Kansas — An estimated 650,000 visitors will flood the Kansas City area over the course of the monthlong FIFA World Cup, which chose Kansas and Missouri as the home for four teams and at …
The Coordinating Board for Higher Education member Brian Hammons speaks during the board's meeting Wednesday, June 10, in the NextGen Precision Health Building on the University of Missouri-Columbia campus. Simmons asked higher education officials whether a 2023 study on performance funding would influence a new funding formula for Missouri colleges

Missouri higher education officials feel pressure to overhaul funding formula

The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development has until Dec. 1 to craft a new formula for distributing state aid among public colleges and universities — or risk lawmakers …

Tariff refunds for small businesses past due, US Senate Dems tell Trump administration

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has failed to refund more than $145 billion in tariffs that the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled unlawful, a pair of U.S. Senate Democrats said in a Wednesday …
Consumer price inflation reached 4.2% in May, the highest mark in three years, boosted largely by higher energy prices that have spiked because of the Iran war.

Inflation spiked to 4.2%, a three-year high, in May

Consumer price inflation reached 4.2% in May, the highest mark in three years, boosted largely by higher energy prices that have spiked because of the Iran war, according to federal  …
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VIDEO: Shoulta brings in Smolinski for go-ahead run

Left fielder Hunter Shoulta hits a sacrifice fly that scores right fielder Jake Smolinski and gives the Sedalia Steamers the go-ahead lead against the Grand Island Fightin' Cranes on Friday, June 5, …

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Sedalia area police reports for June 11

Sedalia Police Department Arrests June 6 9:16 p.m.: Jesus Gonzalez Garcia Sr, 44, was arrested after a traffic stop near West Broadway Boulevard and South Missouri Avenue on a vehicle …
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Sedalia area crash reports for June 11

Cole Camp man seriously injured in Benton County accident A Cole Camp man, 42, suffered serious injuries at 12:50 p.m. June 4,  in a Benton County accident. According to a Missouri …
The Pavilion at 200 S. Ohio Ave. will be the site of the World Soccer Celebration and Watch Party on July 3.

Sedalia businesses, tourism officials prep for regional World Cup impact

With FIFA World Cup matches being played in Kansas City and around North America, Sedalia businesses and tourism officials are working to ensure the economic ripple effects are felt in town.  …
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Healthy Blue invests more than $150,000 into Pettis County organizations

Several Pettis County organizations will receive a significant boost this summer thanks to an investment of more than $150,000 from Healthy Blue Missouri, a managed care organization serving Missouri …

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George Rich, Sedalia resident and former Specialist in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, was awarded a Quilt of Valor and Vietnam Service lapel pin today by Jeannie Braswell and the Sew Across America team. His management team, friends, and fellow Veterans were there to support him.

PHOTOS: Rich presented with Quilt of Valor

Missouri Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick speaks to reporters about a critical report of the Secretary of State’s office on Jan. 23, 2024.

Missouri auditor warns deep budget cuts loom as surplus nears end

Missouri is about to exhaust  the surplus lawmakers relied  on to balance the state budget, and elected officials are going to have to make deep cuts to align spending with revenue, State …
Christa Swillum holds a letter from the Missouri Department of Social Services. It has taken her months to receive benefits.

Medicaid paperwork problems continue to cost thousands of Missourians coverage

More than 333,000 Missourians lost Medicaid coverage from January 2025 through February 2026, with nearly 92% dropped because of paperwork issues — not because the state determined they no longer …
Dr. Joseph Stegman grew up in the small town of Washington, Kansas, although his family moved around the state during his childhood.

Small-town roots inspire new Bothwell resident physician

Growing up in rural Kansas helped shape Dr. Joseph Stegman's vision for his future long before he entered medical school. Now, after years of education and training, Stegman is preparing to make …

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Explosive first innings propel Sedalia Post 642 Travelers to sweep of Wheelhouse

Sedalia Post 642 Travelers utility player Ian Jackson takes an at-bat during a game against Raymore Wheelhouse on Tuesday, June 9, at Liberty Park Stadium. Jackson hit a solo home run in the first game of the doubleheader.
Sedalia Post 642 Senior Legion baseball wasted no time finding an offensive rhythm in both games of a doubleheader against Raymore Wheelhouse. A pair of double-digit first innings set the tone …
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Golf scorecard: Kroenke qualifies for Missouri Amateur Championship
Sedalia native Boone Kroenke made the cut for the 119th Missouri Amateur Men’s Championship.  Kroenke shot a 3-over par 75 during the Central Missouri Qualifier on Tuesday, June 9, at The …
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Area Sports Calendar for June 12-15
Friday, June 12 SENIOR LEGION BASEBALL 3:30 p.m. - Sedalia Post 642 vs. Elsberry Post 226 (Ballwin Tournament) JUNIOR LEGION BASEBALL TBD - Sedalia Post 642 at Springfield …
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Sedalia Steamers rout Fremont Moo in first game of series
The Sedalia Steamers defeated the Fremont Moo 10-0 on Wednesday, June 10, at Liberty Park Stadium.  The Steamers (4-5) scored runs in seven of the eight innings they saw the plate. The game …
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Sedalia Post 642 Juniors edge out St. Joseph Post 11
Sedalia Post 642 Junior Legion baseball swept a doubleheader against St. Joseph Post 11 by scores of 10-9 and 8-7 on Tuesday, June 9, in St. Joseph.  The first game was tied 9-9 entering the fourth …
Northwest senior Gabby Meyer hits the ball during a game against Green Ridge on April 23. Meyer was recently named to the Missouri High School Fastpitch Coaches Association's All-State First Team.
Trio of area softball players earn All-State honors
Three area softball players received All-State honors from the Missouri High School Fastpitch Coaches Association.  The list includes Northwest senior Gabby Meyer, Northwest senior Sofi …
Sedalia Post 642 Travelers outfielder Kaden Wiskur hits the ball during a game against Fike Post 499 on May 26. Wiskur had a 4-for-4, seven-RBI game during the Bobcat Showcase Tournament in Branson this weekend.
Sedalia Post 642 Travelers make championship round, finish 3-2 at Bobcat Showcase
Sedalia Post 642 Senior Legion baseball reached the championship round of the Bobcat Showcase Tournament on Saturday, June 6, in Branson.  The Travelers went 3-2 throughout the entirety of …

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State Fair Community College has named Dr. Tom Havron associate vice president of student services.  Havron brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in community college …
Christopher Bunch teaches music at Sedalia Middle School and is taking on a new challenge as instructor for the Smith-Cotton High School drumline this summer.
For Christopher Bunch, music and education go hand in hand. “I was raised in Tipton, Missouri, so right down the road,” Bunch said. “But I migrated to Sedalia when I attended State Fair …
Missouri school districts have completed their first year with cell phone access by students during school hours prohibited under state law.
As the final school bell rings, teachers around Johnson and Pettis counties are beginning to close down their classrooms and reflect on the past school year. Some teachers have reported noticeable …

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Burrell Behavioral Health cuts ribbon for rebrand to Centerstone

Centerstone staff members and executives cut the ribbon to celebrate the clinic’s official rebranding at the 1795 W. Main St. facility on Tuesday, June 9.
The Burrell Behavioral Health clinic has officially transitioned to its new identity.  Staff members and executives gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to debut the facility, 1795 W. …
Deanne and Jesse Ladd stand in front of their new business, J&D Automotive, in Green Ridge.
Green Ridge family brings historical business – and building – full circle
GREEN RIDGE — In 1923, Harold H. Ream opened a new auto garage in Green Ridge. He repaired vehicles, sold gasoline and dealt with Model A and Model T Ford automobiles. One hundred and three …
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Woman wins more than $50K playing Club Keno in Sedalia
A local Missouri Lottery player recently won $50,234 through Club Keno at Fitter’s Fifth Street Pub in Sedalia . According to the Missouri State Lottery, by adding the Bulls-Eye option to her …
REMAX of Sedalia recently donated $500 to Quilts of Valor Foundation, United We Sew Group #80781 through its Heart of Sedalia Foundation. Each month, the agents donate a portion of earnings from their transactions to help support various local charities. Pictured from left: Samantha Bean, Dena Stockstill, Angie Yeager, Billie Barnes, Misty Inlow, Kai Wiedeman, Kelly Heimbach, Joy Wenner, Connie Soendker, and Jeannie Braswell. To learn more about Quilts of Valor, please visit their website at qovf.org.
PHOTO: REMAX of Sedalia donates to Quilts of Valor Foundation
Karen Whitt, Chief Financial Officer, MFA Oil; Jon Ihler, President and CEO, MFA Oil; Leigh Anne Haun, Executive Director, Feeding Missouri; and Amanda Cooper, Chief Human Resources Officer, MFA Oil, pose with a $100,000 donation presented during MFA Oil’s Twelfth Annual Charity Golf Scramble and Concert on June 1 at The Club at Old Hawthorne in Columbia, Mo. This contribution brings MFA Oil’s support of Feeding Missouri to $400,000 over the past three years and increases the event’s total charitable giving to more than $1.7 million since the event began in 2015.
MFA Oil raises $100,000 to help fight hunger across Missouri
MFA Oil Company has raised $100,000 for Feeding Missouri, helping support hunger-relief efforts for families across the state. The donation was announced during MFA Oil’s twelfth Annual …
The Gathering Coffee House is hosting its first ever Summer Coffee Passport, a caffeine-themed adventure designed to get folks out to try different coffee shops across multiple counties.
The Gathering Coffee House to host Summer Coffee Passport event
WARRENSBURG – The Gathering Coffee House is gearing up to host its first ever Summer Coffee Passport, a caffeine-themed adventure designed to get folks out and about to try different coffee shops …
MFA Agri Services branch manager Jeremy Wilson said anhydrous fertilizer has gone from $360 a ton 13 years ago to $1,080 a ton today.
Skyrocketing fertilizer prices impacting Pettis County farmers
As global tensions and rising fuel costs continue to ripple through agriculture markets, Pettis County farmers are feeling the pressure close to home, especially when it comes to fertilizer. La …

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Is the landfill battle nearing an end?

When the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently granted Presidio Environmental a permit to construct a landfill and recovery facilities in the La Monte area, it brought what looks …
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Tall shoe tale

I began wearing high heels when I was a teenager.  I wanted to look older and, more important, taller.  I also wanted to be like my mother, who wore high heels every day to school.  …

Legislative victories strengthen Missouri agriculture

The 2026 legislative session proved to be productive, with lawmakers passing 100 bills in total, out of nearly 3,000 bills that were filed. Keep in mind, it takes countless hours and minds to sift …

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