News Releases

The City of Sedalia is providing an update regarding the partial building collapse and ongoing demolition activities in the 100 block of West Main Street. At approximately 6:45 p.m. on August 25th, the east wall of the building located at 104 W. Main Street collapsed, sending debris into the adjacent parking area and a portion…

Beginning on Sunday, August 23, 2026, and continuing through Thursday, August 27, 2026, the City of Sedalia’s Public Works Operations Division will be striping at all school crossings in Sedalia from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. During this period, striping will result in lane closures. Heavy equipment and workers will be operating in the roadway…

The City of Sedalia is offering for sale a vacant commercial property located at the northeast corner of E. Broadway Blvd. (U.S. Highway 50) and S. Lamine Ave. The property offers excellent visibility along one of Sedalia’s primary commercial corridors and is located near the downtown area. Property Highlights: For additional information regarding the property…

The City of Sedalia was recently notified it has received a TRIM Grant for $20,000 through the Missouri Department of Conservation. These funds will be used to assist in the removal of public ash trees that were identified as dead, diseased, or dying during an inventory conducted by a team of certified arborists. Staff will…

Winchester Road south of W. 10th Street will be closed to through traffic from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day beginning on Monday, August 10, 2026, through Friday, August 14, 2026. The Contractor, Magnum Boring, will be in the street installing an electrical duct system. Travelers in the area are advised to find an…

The Washington Avenue Bridge is now reopened to vehicle traffic after the structural repairs were completed. However, the pedestrian crosswalk/sidewalk on the bridge remains closed while additional repairs and safety improvements are completed. Please use an alternate pedestrian route and obey all posted signs and barricades. We appreciate your patience as the project is finalized.

On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, beginning at 8:00 p.m. and continuing until Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 6:00 a.m., the Sedalia Public Works Operations Division will be in the roadway with heavy equipment crack sealing. This work is weather dependent and inclement weather may result in the work being rescheduled to a later date.

On Monday, July 20, 2026, the City of Sedalia was notified by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources of the potential for a hazardous algae bloom at Springfork Lake. As a result, you should avoid swimming & wading as well as keeping pets & livestock away from the water. Do not eat any fish that…