Sam Schleicher

On the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, several events will be held in the area on Tuesday, September 11, 2012.  These events will honor the men and women who lost their lives in the attack and the heroes who served their country in its darkest hour.

UPDATE: After several boats made Test Session passes on Lake Lucas, rain forced the cancellation of today’s Test and Tune on Lake Lucas. The 2nd Annual Diamond Drag Boat Nationals will resume tomorrow as scheduled, weather permitting.

LoCash Cowboys put on an amazing show Friday night (August 17) out at Cadillac Ranch in Warrensburg.  The duo played their chart topping hits, including “You Gonna Fly,” “Truck Yeah” and “C.O.U.N.T.R.Y.” and “Here Comes Summer.”  Chris and Preston also unveiled some brand new songs that are in the works.  They brought a few special guests to share the stage as well, including LoCash Cowboy superfa

We’re giving away tons of tickets to the 2012 Missouri State Fair events, including all of the concerts, tractor pulls, and rodeo events.  If you want to get your hands on some of our tickets, you’ll have to find them first!

Last night (June 27), Pettis County Fire Fighters were called to a structure fire at a wooden-decked low water crossing on South Grand Avenue.  Firefighters say a large amount of spent firework debris and packaging were found at the bridge, leading them to believe that fireworks ignited the bridge.

Sheriff’s deputies have arrested 39-year-old Harry J. Young II on an active warrant stemming from a shooting in Sedalia on April 17.

Townsquare Media in conjunction with Casey’s General Stores and Sedalia’s new car dealers successfully raised $13,000 in May to support the 2012 Show-Me Honor Flight, which provides veterans a trip to Washington DC to visit war memorials for the wars they served in.

The Scott Joplin Festival is in full swing throughout Sedalia this week.  Ragtime performers Will Perkins and Frank Livolsi took time away from the crowds to visit the summer program of the Boys and Girls Club of West Central Missouri.

The funeral for Lynn Phillips was held at the Celebration Center in Sedalia this morning (May 31).  Former students, parents and community members gathered along the east side of Highway 65 to honor the Skyline librarian by holding up children’s books as the procession passed.  The tribute was organized by the Sedalia School District.

Thousands of spectators arrived at Whiteman Air Force Base for the annual Wings Over Whiteman Air Show over the weekend.  Despite the windy conditions, aviation fans were treated to a great spectacle of various planes, including the popular B-2.