Santa

As it turns out, delivering presents in the wee hours of Christmas isn't Santa's busiest time.

The Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce had the annual Christmas Parade on Saturday (Dec 6) with the theme "Salute to the Troops".

Little kids sitting on Santa's lap at the mall is as much a part of the holiday season as egg nog and ugly sweaters, but it's an experience one autistic girl never got to enjoy.

This holiday season is full of merriment and joy for our little ones, and sometimes we just want them to enjoy some time thinking about their Christmas dreams.  You know that means that they've got to have some Santa time, right?  So, where will Santa be visiting around town?

Tis the season; the season for Santa!  I know that a lot of you have some fond memories and traditions that good ol' St Nick has been incredibly involved in this time of year.  Santa has always been a symbol of giving and helping out others, and believe me when I say that he practices what he preaches.

There are so many talented, creative, and passionate people in our area. In fact, we see it just about every day and it can be easy to forget. And it's not just here in Sedalia. Our neighbors to the south, Cole Camp, have some great stuff going for them this weekend!

Christmas is getting closer and closer, and the good boys and girls are writing up their final Christmas letters and wish lists to Santa Claus. I am pleased to tell you that a lot of the letters that were sent early have made it to the North Pole, and Santa knows more are on its way.  I'm also pleased to let you know that each year Newstalk 1050 KSIS, has had a chance to get updates from Steve The

Kenny Rogers will come to the rescue of kids affected by Hurricane Sandy next week at his concert date in Englewood, NJ. Along with toymakers Fisher-Price and Mattel, the big-hearted singer has teamed with the Bergen Performing Arts Center and the Englewood Fire Department for a toy drive to collect Christmas toys for children in Bergen County, which was hit hard by the storm.

As a role model for kindness and generosity, you can't do much better than Santa. But let's face it -- he's not exactly the picture of health. If the jolly old elf can't bring himself to drop a few pounds, at least he's recently given up smoking.

Around this time of year, every kid wants their own chance to have a moment with Santa.  Whether it's to see if his belly really is like jelly, to ask for that Red Ryder BB Gun, or... maybe just to try to explain some things - every kid wants that chance.  Well, Santa is certainly making the rounds here in the Sedalia area!  Here are a few chances that you, your kids, and even your pets have to me