Slater resident sentenced to 20 years for child molestation
Robert Joseph Brooks, a 36-year-old resident of Slater, was sentenced to 20 years in prison following a hearing on Feb. 20, 2024. Brooks pleaded guilty… Login to continue reading Login…
February 2025
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Lyceum Theatre welcomes Alan Knoll as Interim Artistic Director
The Lyceum Theatre recently announced that Alan Knoll, a long-time friend of the organization and a seasoned theater professional, has stepped in as the Interim… Login to continue reading Login…
Driver injured after car overturns on US 50 in Pettis County
A Sedalia man was injured Wednesday, Feb. 19, when his vehicle crashed on U.S. Highway 50 in Pettis County that night.
Winter seeding can improve pasture
Seeding certain species into pasture when frozen can give them a head start when the growing season comes.
Valley basketball teams split HAAC games at Park
The Missouri Valley College men’s and women’s basketball teams traveled to Parkville, Mo., for a Heart of America Athletic Conference doubleheader against Park (Mo.), last Wednesday. The women’s team built up an early lead, and pulled away for an 83-57 win. The men’s team suffered an 85-67 defeat.
Drought conditions improving, but still lingering after recent snow
We rarely think about drought conditions in the midst of winter, particularly when snowfall has occurred at least five times this season. We are not concerned about watering yards, and we have no notices to limit the amount of water we use and consume in our homes.
Trinity Lutheran Church holds 2nd event in anniversary series
On Sunday, Feb. 9, Trinity Lutheran Church held the second in their series of events celebrating the 150th anniversary of the church. This event was a Founder’s Day celebration and featured history and recognition of those families from whom the present church has blossomed, as well as a continental breakfast which all were invited to enjoy.
Wildcats complete perfect CAC season
When the two teams first met on Jan. 14, the home-standing Slater Wildcats claimed a 70-67 victory.
Lady Owl swim team closes season at Independent League Championships
With 17 schools competing, including several private institutions, the Marshall Lady Owl swim team finished up its season at the Independent League Championships at Belton High School earlier this month.
Lady Vikings fall in OT
Failure to put the game away from the free-throw line proved costly, and the fourth-seeded Missouri Valley College Lady Viking basketball team suffered a punch-in-the-gut kind of loss — 74-73 in overtime — to the No. 5-seeded Mount Mercy Mustangs in the first round of the Heart of America Athletic Conference post-season tournament at the Burns Athletic Complex in Marshall Tuesday night.