News Releases

A major drug bust unfolded in Sedalia on June 18, 2025, as detectives with the Sedalia Police Department and the Mid-Missouri Drug Task Force executed search warrants at a home on the city’s east side, uncovering a significant stash of methamphetamine hidden in a secret vehicle compartment. Officers served the warrants at 1701 East 4th…

The City of Sedalia will have its “Clean Sweep” Program next week, June 16-20, 2025, in the following area: North Boundary — W. Broadway Blvd.West Boundary — S. Limit Ave.South Boundary — Katy TrailEast Boundary — S. Grand Ave. Please leave all materials at the curb or between the sidewalk and street in the greenspace…

The City of Sedalia, in partnership with Viking Industrial Painting, has completed logo paint repairs on the downtown Main Street water tower. After premature peeling was observed on the tower logos, Viking Industrial Painting recommended using an updated primer and improved application process to ensure long-term durability and reduce the risk of future issues. The…

The City of Sedalia is honored to announce that it will hold the North Central Sidewalk Project Groundbreaking Ceremony in alignment with this year’s 25th Annual Juneteenth Celebration, hosted by the Pettis County NAACP and the Juneteenth Committee, at Hubbard Park on Saturday, June 14, 2025. We thank the NAACP for inviting us to be…

The City of Sedalia will continue its open appointment process for the vacant First Ward City Council seat with public interviews scheduled for Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the Municipal Building, 200 South Osage Avenue. The evening will begin with a brief meeting of the Sedalia City Council from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Immediately following…

Please be advised that South Grand Avenue will be closed to through traffic from 20th Street to 24th Street from June 9 through June 13, between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily to accommodate necessary work in the area. Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead and use alternate routes during this period. Thank you for…

The City of Sedalia will have its “Clean Sweep” Program next week, June 9 — 13, 2025, in the following area: North Boundary — W. Broadway Blvd.West Boundary — S. Grand Ave.South Boundary — W. 20th St.East Boundary — S. Ohio Ave. Please leave all materials at the curb or between the sidewalk and street…

UPDATE: A licensed structural engineer has completed the initial inspection of the vacant building located at 207 W. Main Street. His initial impression is that the structure is in a state of collapse and will require immediate and extreme repairs to be stabilized; otherwise, demolition will be necessary. The City of Sedalia expects to receive…

The City of Sedalia has closed the sidewalk and eastbound traffic in the 200 block of West Main Street to protect public safety due to growing structural concerns about the vacant building located at 207 W. Main Street. The building has been deteriorating over the past several months, but suffered new damages from the recent…

Contrary to rumors circulating in the community, Sedalia Main Street’s First Thursday series is not canceled altogether. Only the June 5 event was called off — a decision made more than a month ago to allow for internal transitions and program planning. “This is just a short pause,” said Jessica Hoffman, Community Engagement Director, “The…