News Releases

A weekend theft at the North Central Sidewalk Project has left contractors without essential tools and equipment, prompting a call for community assistance. According to city officials, the tool trailer belonging to S&A Equipment & Builders was broken into sometime over the weekend. Stolen items included Milwaukee hand tools, a generator, and several other pieces…

The City of Sedalia has received written confirmation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 7, that redevelopment work at the former Sutherlands site on Highway 50 is fully compliant with all environmental regulations. The EPA review was initiated after a citizen complaint alleged that construction activities were taking place on contaminated ground. In…

In a series of detailed presentations to the City Council at the August 4, 2025 meeting, Sedalia Department Heads laid out proposed rate and fee adjustments for Fiscal Year 2026. The changes, city leaders say are necessary to keep pace with rising costs, address aging infrastructure, and ensure that services remain self-sustaining without placing undue…

The Sedalia Area Farmers’ Market (SAFM) is temporarily relocating to historic downtown Sedalia during the Missouri State Fair! For a limited time, the market will be held outside Ozark Coffee Company on Ohio Avenue, between 6th and 7th Streets. Join us on Friday, August 8, Tuesday, August 12, and Friday, August 15, from 3:00 p.m.…

The City of Sedalia is aware that flyers and doorhangers have recently appeared at homes across the city regarding a proposed landfill expansion. The City was not involved in the creation or distribution of these materials. At this time, the City has not received official communication from the parties referenced in the flyers. City staff…

On the evening of Tuesday, August 5, 2025, the City of Sedalia’s Police Department assisted the Pettis County Sheriff’s Office in recovering a stolen vehicle and apprehending a suspect following a multi-jurisdictional pursuit. At approximately 6:17 p.m., officers with the Sedalia Police Department developed information regarding the location of a green 2025 Jeep Wrangler that…

The City of Sedalia will be conducting several roadway maintenance projects throughout August. Please note the following schedules: August 4-8 — 6:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m. August 17-22 — Night Operations August 18-22 — Joint Project with Pettis County Road & Bridge Thank you for your patience as we work to keep Sedalia’s streets safe…

A new mural honoring the historic 1910 Wright Brothers flight over the Missouri State Fairgrounds is now nearing completion at 608 S. Ohio Avenue in Downtown Sedalia. Selected by the Sedalia Main Streets Design Committee in partnership with the building owner, this mural replicates a vintage postcard image commemorating one of Sedalia’s most iconic moments.…

Ever wonder what it’s like to step into the shoes of a police officer? The Sedalia Police Department invites residents to find out by enrolling in the 2025 Citizens Police Academy — a six-week, hands-on program designed to deepen public understanding of law enforcement operations. Sessions will be held Tuesdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.,…

Earlier today, Judge Jeff Mittelhauser issued a written order confirming that the City of Sedalia possesses the legal authority to proceed with the emergency demolition of the structurally compromised building located at 207 W. Main Street under its existing municipal code. Although the Court denied the City’s emergency petition for declaratory and injunctive relief, the…