There are two major events planned for downtown Sedalia this Saturday The Liberty Center Association for the Arts (LCAA) will present Mayfair on Saturday music and life at the Hayden Liberty Center with an art fair in the street that runs until 5 p.m. photos and more on display for viewing and for purchase There will also be artistic demonstrations going on during this period as well A complete list of local and area artists scheduled to appear include: buttons & mystery bagsTravis Baker - Metal SculpturePatricia Borglum - Scratch ArtBrett Butler - PhotographyKelly Chapin-Hagan - Ceramic sculptureAlan Coulter - Photography printsMark Farris - Traditional handmade fine art printsSteve Fielding - PotteryDavid Fielding - Small paintings & encausticsJanice Hargrave - Found object sculptures assorted limited edition collage landscapesJosh Heimsoth - CeramicsJennifer Holstein - Ceramics plantsLeslie Johns - PotterySarah Keating - Paintings & jewelryDoug Kiburz - Metal sculptureByron Knight - CeramicsGlenda Miller - Fiber watercolor & stain glassJo Narron - Small paintings & seed bead earringsMandy Remus - Acrylic paintings & photographsJosh Rhoads - Spoon ringsFred Schollmeyer - Acrylic paintingsMichael Shukers - Raku ceramicsAlan Weaver - CeramicsVictoria Weaver - Upcycled A Kid’s Zone will be open from 10 to 4 with street performers (Professor Farquar and Polecat Annie – you’ve seen them at the Mo State Fair) Fifth Street and Osage will be blocked off by the City to accommodate this artistic event which is Liberty Center’s outdoor stage on the back side of the building MayFair will feature Harper Triplett with Luke Rehmer at 10 a.m. and Trevon Dawson (who appeared on NBC’s The Voice) at 2 p.m Tickets are $10 each and available at the gate The band will take a break at 9 so that everyone can watch the fireworks that will take place at the courthouse then Soul Root will resume playing the rest of their concert For more information visit libertycentersedalia.com or call 827-3228 is celebrating its 100-year anniversary on Saturday 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Courthouse Tours5:00 PM: Family Activities & Food Trucks6:30 PM: Ceremony & Special Guest7:30 PM: County-wide Band & Choir Performance9:00 PM: Patriotic Fireworks Show Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/587224884273572 you may contact the county directly at (660) 826-5000 Note: The Pettis County Courthouse burned on June 16 Voters rejected three bond issues before approving $350,000 in 1923 for the construction of a new courthouse Gallery Credit: Stephen Lenz There are two major events planned for downtown Sedalia this Saturday.\nRead More Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/587224884273572 Two Pettis County Deputies were shot during a warrant service conducted early Friday morning according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control the Pettis County Special Emergency Response Team (SERT) was executing a narcotics-related search warrant in the 27000 block of Route BB in the Longwood area The Deputies attempted to enter the home and were shot by the suspect He reportedly fired four rounds as SERT members worked to cut open the door One of the deputies returned fire but apparently missed the suspect The deputies sustain non-life-threatening injuries One was taken to Bothwell Regional Health Center and has since been released while the other was transported to University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia Elsea has been charged with being a felon in possession of a fire arm Elsea pleaded guilty of possession of a controlled substance in 2014 Pettis County Sheriff Brad Anders shared his thoughts on Saturday morning on Facebook: Yesterday was a rough one for our Pettis County Sheriff’s Office family Multiple media outlets have informed you that two of our deputies were shot in the line of duty As I am not able to share much of this ongoing investigation I want to share the things that occurred starting mere minutes after my team took the suspect into custody Knowing our agency was in bad shape to continue coverage for the county deputies began to come on duty without being asked The Sedalia Police Department immediately took over county-wide coverage taking calls both inside the city limits and out The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded immediately to my request for assistance with the investigation and not counting those already on scene during the incident responded within minutes to provide support I sent a text to a ATF friend advising him of the situation I called one of my friends to seek some advice and texts began to come in droves with each and every one of them offering prayers and support for our two injured deputies and agency as a whole and 16 sheriffs all either called directly or sent texts to check on the deputies and ask what we needed to navigate such a rough situation By noon the sheriff’s office was full of food donated by so many entities Jimmy Johns… the list goes on and I don’t know how much of it even showed up it was just there along with so many supporters When I walked out of Bothwell Regional Health Center while checking on one of my deputies I saw several SPD officers on the ramp to wish that deputy well I saw a Columbia PD officer arrive to offer support I saw hospital security bend over backwards to accomodate the influx of officers I saw Columbia PDs FOP send over food for the 20+ deputies (the rest of the team… all of them were there) and family members with the hospital donating snacks and drinks I saw the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office send peer support as did the University of Missouri Police Department Encounter Baptist Church here in Sedalia sent one of their own to Columbia just to talk to deputies and family if need be the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy called me to help guide me through what was occurring as they had been thrust in the same situation just 7 months ago “officer down” over the radio makes a sheriff sick Those words make every single officer in the city and so many other emotions is indescribable You know that someone you love is hurt in a bad way and a driving force begins to manifest within each of us What I saw yesterday from my team embodies those emotions There are so many things that I saw that fosters hope for the future of the community The Pettis County Sheriff’s Office became stronger yesterday and we will not stop doing exactly what we are on this earth to do I do not know how to thank you all for what you are doing and there are so many deserving more than a simple thank you I would ask that each of you continue to pray for physical and mental wellbeing of our deputies and all who have committed their lives to serving their communities What I saw yesterday was just a glimpse of a family far greater than I could have ever imagined What this state and community has done is show me what it looks like when words of support are put into action A "Hero Procession" back to Sedalia for Deputies Mike DeHaven and Jacob Brown was held Sunday afternoon followed by a welcome home gathering at the Pettis County Sheriff's Office Two Pettis County Deputies were shot during a warrant service conducted early Friday morning,\nRead More 🚨OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING🚨The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control has been requested to investigate an Officer Involved Shooting involving a deputy with the Pettis County Sheriff’s Office. pic.twitter.com/aBO32LOVwY 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Amazon is expanding its footprint in Missouri with a new 65,000-square-foot last-mile facility in Sedalia It will be built on 15 acres within the Thompson Meadows Industrial Park a Missouri Certified Site designed for seamless development These types of facilities generally create more than 100 direct and indirect job opportunities while bringing fast delivery across Pettis County and the surrounding region "We're committed to fostering a climate where leading companies like Amazon can thrive." "Amazon's decision to expand its presence here in Missouri is a testament to our state's business-friendly environment and strong infrastructure," said Governor Mike Kehoe "We're committed to fostering a climate where leading companies like Amazon can thrive and continue to fuel innovation and prosperity in our communities." "We're proud of the job creation we're bringing to Sedalia and this last-mile facility will allow us to better serve our growing customer base throughout west central Missouri with faster delivery speeds," said Jason Vangalis "We're grateful for our collaboration with all of our area partners along with the region's skilled workforce and strategic location which were all positive factors in Amazon building a new site in Missouri." These types of facilities power the last mile of Amazon's order process and help speed up deliveries Packages are shipped to a delivery station from neighboring Amazon Fulfillment and Sortation Centers "Amazon's decision to invest in Sedalia and Pettis County is a testament to our region's strong pro-business environment," said Rusty Kahrs President of Economic Development – Sedalia Pettis County's Board of Directors "Companies thrive here because of our commitment to fostering growth and providing the infrastructure needed to succeed We are thrilled to welcome Amazon to Sedalia and look forward to the economic benefits and job opportunities this facility will bring to our community." "The Thompson Meadows Industrial Park's certified site status was a major factor in attracting Amazon to Sedalia and Pettis County," said Jessica Craig Executive Director of Economic Development Sedalia – Pettis County "Having a site that is development-ready makes it easier for companies to invest and grow here Amazon's presence will enhance our region's economic strength and provide new job opportunities for our residents and region." Launch plans for this delivery station – particularly those around when operations will start and hiring – are still in the very early stages customer fulfillment and transportation employees earn an average of more than $22 per hour "Amazon's decision to expand its operations in Sedalia underscores Missouri's strategic advantages including our prime location in the center of the U.S.," said Subash Alias "This investment strengthens Missouri's role as a leading logistics and distribution hub providing companies with unparalleled access to customers nationwide We are proud to have supported this project and look forward to Amazon's continued success in our state." Economic Development Sedalia – Pettis County worked with several partners to attract Amazon to Sedalia including: Sedalia Pettis County Community Service Corporation the Missouri Department of Economic Development Media Assets: Download Amazon delivery images and b-roll About Missouri PartnershipMissouri Partnership is a public-private economic development organization focused on attracting new jobs and investment to the state and promoting Missouri's business strengths Missouri Partnership has worked with partners statewide to attract companies that have created 34,950 new jobs and $8.2 billion+ in new capital investment Some recent successful projects that led to major investment in Missouri include Accenture Federal Services LLC About AmazonAmazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer Centric Company and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews Media Contact: Janelle Higgins | [email protected] | 314.541.4911 a global leader in the manufacturing and supply of residential shingles the fast-growing sustainable infrastructure provider marked a significant milestone yesterday with the grand opening of its new.. Retail Computer & Electronics Banking & Financial Services Transportation, Trucking & Railroad Do not sell or share my personal information: The news was officially announced by the company and by EDSPC today (April 30) saying it will be a 65,000-square-foot “last mile” distribution facility “Today is an exciting day for Sedalia Pettis County and Missouri as we announce Amazon as the newest addition to our industrial sector Located in the Thompson Meadows Industrial Park this new 65,000 sf distribution facility will create over 100 new jobs for our great community and region Thank you to all the amazing partners involved to make this significant development a success!” commented Economic Development Sedalia Pettis County Executive Director Jessica Eads Craig on facebook around 9 a.m. “Amazon’s decision to expand its presence here in Missouri is a testament to our state’s business-friendly environment and strong infrastructure,” said Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe “We’re committed to fostering a climate where leading companies like Amazon can thrive and continue to fuel innovation and prosperity in our communities.”  Amazon was founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos in Bellevue Washington, the company originally started as an online marketplace for books but gradually expanded its offerings to include a wide range of product categories referred to as "The Everything Store." Amazon is considered one of the Big Five American technology companies the other four being Alphabet, Apple, Meta and Microsoft Amazon revenue for the twelve months ending December 31 Amazon annual revenue for 2024 was $637.959B Amazon annual revenue for 2023 was $574.785B According to the Associated Press, UPS is looking to slash about 20,000 jobs and close more than 70 facilities as it drastically reduces the amount of Amazon shipments it handles The package delivery company said Tuesday that it anticipates making the job cuts this year It anticipates closing 73 leased and owned buildings by the end of June UPS said that it is still reviewing its network and may identify more buildings to be shuttered EDSPC made news of its own two weeks ago when it was announced that their new headquarters will be located at the entrance to TMIP a Missouri Certified Site which contains 120 acres The news was officially announced by the company and by EDSPC today (April 30), saying it will be a 65,000-square-foot “last mile” facility.\nRead More The news was officially announced by the company and by EDSPC today (April 30) EDSPC made news of its own two weeks ago when it was announced that their new headquarters will be located at the entrance to TMIP A seat on the council is open following a former member's resignation in April The city of Sedalia is asking qualified First Ward residents to apply for the open seat on its City Council after a former member stepped down Former Sedalia First Ward Council member Tom Oldham resigned from the Sedalia City Council last week following "serious allegations," according to previous KOMU 8 reporting Oldham was also recently removed from the board of directors of Citizens Against Spouse Abuse Missouri law allows the mayor to appoint someone to fill a vacant council seat with majority consent from current council members. Sedalia Mayor Andrew Dawson invites residents to partake in the process, according to a Facebook post made by the city The city of Sedalia said any qualified First Ward residents can apply After Dawson reviews the applications there will be in-person interviews which will be streamed online for residents to view at any time Dawson will then nominate one candidate for City Council approval the process will continue until they fill the seat “If you’re ready to step up and serve your community — or know someone who is — now is the time to act,” Dawson said To report an error or typo, email news@komu.com Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: by Jennifer Weiser The City of Sedalia has invited residents of their First Ward to apply to fill the empty city council seat City officials posted the details of the process on their Facebook page he has decided to make the process open to the public “We want this process to reflect the values of our city—honesty “If you live in the First Ward and care about where we’re headed and your perspective could help shape Sedalia’s future.” The post outlines the four steps in the process "This is more than just filling a seat—it’s about finding someone who reflects the spirit of the First Ward: hardworking and genuinely cares about Sedalia,” said Dawson “If you’re ready to step up and serve your community—or know someone who is—now is the time to act.” A Sedalia City Councilman resigned after 'serious allegations' surfaced this week Sedalia First Ward Councilman Tom Oldham has abruptly resigned from City Council following "serious allegations" made against him on Thursday, according to a post made by the city of Sedalia Facebook page the city of Sedalia said that Oldham's resignation is effective immediately after the reported allegations brought against him Thursday The nature of the allegations has not been disclosed "I am shocked to hear the news," said Mayor Andrew Dawson who confirmed he accepted Oldham's resignation Thursday night "We understand the public's concern and take these matters seriously." City officials stated that Sedalia will not be involved in investigating the allegations as jurisdiction falls under Pettis County authorities The city has begun the process to fill the now-vacant First Ward council seat in accordance with municipal procedures SEDALIA — The Pettis County Sheriff said a City of Sedalia councilmember who resigned from his seat last week was being accused of the harassment of a juvenile Pettis County Sheriff Brad Anders told KRCG there was an investigation regarding resigned Sedalia Councilman Tom Oldham Anders said the investigation involved the extraction of data from electronic devices The sheriff also said getting the information off the devices and there was no timeline for charges Oldham recently won reelection to the city council on April 8 Oldham garnered 312 votes in the first ward to 236 votes for Reine or about 56% of the vote to 42% of the vote Sedalia city leaders began the process of filling Oldham’s council seat by municipal procedures City spokesperson Jessica Hoffman said city officials would follow a state statute allowing the mayor and the city council to make an appointment to the seat The new council person would serve until the next available regular municipal April election City officials said there was not a timeline for choosing Oldham’s replacement The City of Sedalia will temporarily shut off water service on two sections of South Grand Avenue next week as part of a major infrastructure improvement project Due to a change in the contractor’s availability the water shutoff originally planned forMonday (5/5) and Tuesday (5/6) has been rescheduled to this Thursday water will be off for residents along SouthGrand Avenue from approximately W An additional water service interruption is scheduled for Tuesday 20th Street.This work is part of a $4 million investment in Sedalia’s water infrastructure aimed atreplacing aging water mains to reduce service disruptions increase water pressure,and improve long-term reliability for residents and businesses The work is necessary to replace aging water mains as part of the City’s ongoing efforts to improve water infrastructure The project is part of a $4 million investment in Sedalia’s water system designed to reduce service interruptions and ensure long-term reliability for residents and businesses City employees have been hand-delivering door hangers to notify residents who will be impacted by these temporary outages a precautionary boil advisory will be in effect for up to 24 hours to ensure water safety Updates will be posted on the City’s website and social media pages "We appreciate the community’s patience as we complete these critical improvements.For more information please contact the Public Works Department at (660) 827-3000," The City said in a press release To see maps, click the links: https://tinyurl.com/mus5kcmw and https://tinyurl.com/ym46np66 The City of Sedalia will temporarily shut off water service on two sections of South Grand Avenue this week as part of a major infrastructure improvement project\nRead More To see maps, click the links: https://tinyurl.com/mus5kcmw and https://tinyurl.com/ym46np66 The City of Sedalia announced that the First Ward councilmember resigned effective immediately The council said that Tom Oldham submitted his resignation on Thursday “in light of serious allegations brought against Mr 2025,” according to a post on the city’s Facebook page The post stated that Pettis County officials would investigate the matter A search of online court records did not reveal that charges had been filed against Oldham “I am shocked to hear the news,” said Mayor Andrew Dawson “We understand the public’s concern and take these matters seriously Our thoughts are with everyone affected as this situation unfolds We remain committed to transparency and integrity in local government I accepted Tom’s resignation from the City Council last night.” The city will start to look for a new Ward 1 council member Three people were arrested Saturday after law enforcement officers executed a search warrant in Sedalia and Mid-Missouri Drug Task Force detectives took part in the search at a residence in the 600 block of West 20th Street Investigators found four ounces of a mix of methamphetamine and fentanyl They arrested Joshua Miller for two counts of Second Degree Trafficking Tampering with Physical Evidence in a Felony Prosecution and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Kurt Ross was arrested on two counts of Second Degree Trafficking Lauren Young was arrested on two counts of Second Degree Trafficking and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia A Sedalia man was arraigned in Pettis County Court on Wednesday accused of stealing Freon from several air conditioning units Court documents state that the thefts happened in August 2022 Thurman with three counts of Felony Stealing - $750 or More Thurman took Freon from the air conditioners at Olive Branch Church in Sedalia Thurman took $3,220 of Freon from the Seventh Day Adventist Church The documents indicate that between August 13 and 14 Thurman took $5,200 of Freon from the Salvation Army in Sedalia Thurman was also accused of taking $570 worth of Freon from Missouri Pressed Metals Missouri Pressed Metals was able to provide surveillance video of the theft to police The documents state that officers talked to Thurman who said he was stealing the Freon in order to huff it A warrant was issued for Thurman’s arrest on March 18 The City of Sedalia has announced that Tom Oldham has formally submitted his resignation from the Sedalia City Council This decision comes in light of serious allegations brought against Mr While these allegations are deeply alarming and disheartening it is important to clarify that the City of Sedalia will not be involved in the investigation or adjudicating this matter Jurisdiction and all related proceedings fall under the authority of Pettis County officials We understand the public’s concern and take these matters seriously I accepted Tom’s resignation from the City Council last night.” The City of Sedalia will begin the process of filling the vacant Ward 1 seat in accordance with municipal procedures “No further comments will be made at this time as this remains an active legal matter,” it was noted in a press release Friday morning Oldham recently won reelection to Council on April 8 Tom Oldham garnered 312 votes in the First Ward to 236 votes for challenger Albert Reine CASA (Citizens Against Spouse Abuse) posted on Facebook about removing Oldham from its CASA Board of Directors: (CASA) would like to inform our community of the removal of Tom Oldham from our Board of Directors Oldham joined the CASA board in August of 2022 the CASA Board of Directors formally voted to terminate his board membership.Like many we are saddened to learn of these allegations and the effects it has had on several of our community members It can be shocking or alarming to learn of the abuse perpetrated by individuals in positions of power our knowledge and awareness of these atrocities is attributed first and foremost to the courageous survivors who have come forward to report the abuse to friends It is their bravery that inspires everyone at CASA to continue providing life-changing we have been committed to our mission to empower victims of domestic and sexual violence to regain control of their lives through education We remain committed to this mission and have always and will always stand with survivors If you or someone you know is suffering from abuse The City of Sedalia has announced that Tom Oldham, Councilman representing the First Ward, has formally submitted his resignation from the Sedalia City Council, effective immediately.\nRead More The criminal investigation into Sedalia councilman who resigned last week may include sexual harassment of a juvenile according to a Monday email from Pettis County Sheriff Brad Anders Former Ward 1 Councilman Tom Oldham stepped down on Thursday after “serious allegations” were brought against him the City of Sedalia wrote in a Friday social media post The city did not elaborate on the allegations in the post or in communications with ABC 17 News Anders said on Friday that the investigation “involves the extraction of data from electronic devices,” so there is no timeline for when possible charges could be filed Anders wrote on Monday that the initial complaint involved harassing a youth “Initial complaint was harassment of a juvenile including a possible sexual variable Investigation will take time with data dumps and forensic analysis,” he wrote Oldham was recently reelected to his seat during the April 8 election A city spokesperson told ABC 17 News in a Friday email that the city will follow a state statute allowing the mayor to make an appointment to the seat Whoever is selected will “serve until the next available regular municipal April election,” the statute says ABC 17 News is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Community Guidelines | KMIZ-TV FCC Public File | FCC Applications | Do Not Sell My Personal Information The City of Sedalia is inviting residents to apply to fill the vacancy in Ward One following the resignation of Tom Oldham Sedalia Mayor Andrew Dawson is launching an open and community-minded appointment process-going beyond state requirements to ensure the public has a chance to observe engage,and even participate in the future of their ward Missouri law (RSMo §77.450) allows the mayor to appoint someone to fill a vacant council seat with the consent of a majority of current council members but Dawson has chosen to bring the community in every step of the way Dawson encourages any qualified First Ward resident who’s interested in local government and community improvement to apply Once applications are reviewed by Dawson and the Finance & Administration Committee in-person interviews will take place in the the Council Chambers The interviews will also be streamed online If an ideal candidate emerges through this process they will be nominated for council approval Dawson says this process will continue and repeat until an idea candidate is found Dawson hopes to have a nomination for the council by June or July. Applications are available online at the city’s website or can be picked up at the City Clerk’s Office. You can also download the application here: sedalia_first_ward_application_2025 Former Sedalia Councilman Tom Oldham has been removed from a nonprofit’s board of directors Sedalia Citizens Against Spouse Abuse announced in a Thursday social media post that it terminated Oldham’s board membership Oldham stepped down from his position last week after “serious allegations” were brought against him the City of Sedalia wrote in a social media post Pettis County Sheriff Brad Anders told ABC 17 News in emails that his office is investigating Oldham. The criminal investigation includes the possible sexual harassment of a youth Anders wrote last week that the investigation “involves the extraction of data from electronic devices,” so there is no timeline for when possible charges could be filed confidential services,” CASA wrote in its statement The SPD issued the following press release on Monday: the Sedalia Police Department’s Community Policing Unit proudly participated in the DEA’s 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day We were honored to join more than 4,400 law enforcement agencies across the country to give our community a safe and anonymous way to dispose of unused and unwanted prescription medications Thanks to the incredible support from our community the Sedalia Police Department collected approximately 50 pounds of medications – including tablets and even vaping devices – helping ensure these items don’t fall into the wrong hands Events like Take Back Day are vital in keeping our homes and neighborhoods safe Unused medications left in homes can too easily lead to misuse we take another important step in preventing prescription drug abuse and protecting our families We want to sincerely thank everyone who took the time to stop by and drop off their medications Your efforts made a real difference – and your care for our community showed According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and morphine are among the most commonly misused prescription painkillers That’s why initiatives like this are so important Americans have safely disposed of more than 19.2 million pounds of medications Sedalia is proud to be part of that success story don’t worry: you can still safely dispose of medications year-round Check with local facilities for locations near you On Saturday, April 26 the Sedalia Police Department’s Community Policing Unit, in partnership with Walmart, proudly participated in the DEA’s 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.\nRead More Three people were taken into custody on Friday in Pettis County The Pettis County Sheriff's Department carried out a warranted drug search at a residence in the 2800 block of State Highway TT at 10:30 p.m Deputies discovered a little under an ounce of methamphetamine gun ammunition and other drug paraphernalia The press release noted that several items displaying the Galloping Goose Motorcycle Club were also located inside Court documents stated that Monteer was an active fully patched member of the motorcycle gang's Lake Ozark Chapter and was recently promoted to chapter president Packard was charged with Accessory Possession of a Controlled Substance and held on a $35,000 bond Dotson was additionally charged with Delivery of a Controlled Substance and Possession of a Controlled Substance with a $125,000 bond Monteer is held without bond and charged with Participating Knowingly in Criminal Street Gang Activities Tampering With Physical Evidence In Felony Prosecution and Interference with a Legal Process All three suspects were arrested and booked into the Pettis County Jail The City of Sedalia has announced that it is taking applications for its open Ward 1 City Council seat Tom Oldham stepped down from his position last week after “serious allegations” were brought against him Pettis County Sheriff Brad Anders told ABC 17 News in emails that his office is investigating Oldham. The criminal investigation includes the possible sexual harassment of a youth Oldham was recently reelected to his seat in the April 8 race The city had stated last week that it would follow state statutes allowing the mayor to make an appointment to the council The city wrote in a post that this process is “going beyond state requirements.” “We want this process to reflect the values of our city—honesty, inclusion, and public service,” Mayor Andrew Dawson was quoted in the post The post says first ward residents “who’s interested in local government and community improvement is encouraged to apply.” Applications are available online on the city’s website or can be picked up at the City Clerk’s Office. Completed application to the City Clerk's Office at jmyers@sedalia.com Applicants who are moving to the next phase will be interviewed in-person in the council chambers Interviews will be streamed online and will be available for later viewings Dawson will pick a candidate for approval afterwards the process will remain open until the right person steps forward,” the post says A timeline for the process was not stated in the post there’s no fixed deadline for the appointment it’s making sure we find the right person to represent Ward 1 The process will remain open as long as needed to ensure thoughtful review and a candidate who truly reflects the values of the ward," city spokesperson Jessica Hoffman wrote in a Friday afternoon email to ABC 17 News residents expressed frustration with what they felt was unjust code enforcement City officials said the action is necessary to ensure a safe community “There’s something going on that I think that needs to be looked into to be honest with you," Jan Degoede The city's code enforcement was at the center of controversy “We started getting harassed by code enforcement and it just kind of felt like we were never going to get out from under that," Nicole Joyner Other residents felt that the recent demolitions of condemned homes were unjust “Some of these repairs for people that are on a fixed income and they are not given the adequate amount of time." Nick Domingue was the owner of a house that was condemned and scheduled for demolition it is dilapidated and that’s why I wanted to renovate it," Domingue said Domingue appeared in front of the Sedalia Board of Appeals to argue against the demolition He was given 30 days to get the house up to code Domingue said that he was in the process of tuckpointing the brick of the home but cold winter weather prevented him from completing the repairs Officials said the house was originally cited in December of 2022 chief building official and floodplain administrator for Sedalia said that he disagrees with the viewpoint that residents are not given enough time to make repairs Kopp said that of the four homes that had been scheduled for demolition in 2025 the timeline ranged from one and a half years to just over two years between the initial code violation and the second Board of Appeals hearing He felt this provides “a lot of time in there for the owners to make repairs Domingue experienced frustration with understanding what needed to be fixed He said he was often ignored by the city when he asked about changes that were needed “There’s nothing you can do because you don’t get information to correct it,” he said City officials said that code enforcement was important because crumbling structures can attract crime and create safety hazards “We’re not going to purposefully take anybody’s property and tear it down cities have to deal with these properties that are abandoned or nearly abandoned,” Sedalia City Council Member Steve Bloess said felt that the city was not doing enough to support them “They just kind of gave up on me,” Degoede said Other residents expressed that they felt attacked by code enforcement You own your home and then there’s these strangers telling you what to do with your home," Joyner said Bloess and Kopp defended the city’s code enforcement and we are seeing development in all four wards," Bloess said "And that’s partly due to code enforcement.” "The intent is to cite these dangerous buildings [and] work with the owners to make the repairs our ability to work with them has limitations.” He added that he wants to department to aid residents “My message specifically to code enforcement is to advocate for the public," he said The City of Sedalia ran into trouble with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources after the department contacted the city about its failure to test homes for asbestos prior to demolition Officials said the violation was not intentional An official with DNR confirmed that two homes demolished this year tested positive for asbestos A third home that was scheduled for demolition also tested positive Residents saw these demolitions without asbestos testing as a threat to safety but they are putting our whole town at risk," Covington said Bloess said he wanted to dispel the public's fears “Asbestos is a scary word for a lot of people," he said you are around a whole bunch of asbestos.” the city said it was contacted by the department and immediately cooperated with officials the city defended its choices to demolish what it sees as “dangerous” homes these properties just stay in that neighborhood where everybody wants a nice neighborhood." Bloess said He added that the demolitions are necessary to grow the city "A city is in the business of increasing the property value inside the city limits of the city.” Despite the city's insistence that the demolitions were necessary community members continued to call for change asked that code enforcement shift to a complaint system instead of the city patrolling “I would like all of you to resign immediately As residents took to city council meetings and social media platforms to express their concerns “We’re really tuned in to the public’s response to the recent demolitions," Kopp said Sedalia Ward 1 Councilman Tom Oldham has resigned the City of Sedalia announced in a Friday social media post The city wrote that Oldham resigned after “serious allegations” were brought against him on Thursday The city did not elaborate to what the allegations were “While these allegations are deeply alarming and disheartening Jurisdiction and all related proceedings fall under the authority of Pettis County officials,” the release says Pettis County Sheriff Brad Anders told ABC 17 News in an email that his office is investigating "This investigation involves the extraction of data from electronic devices so there is no possible timeline for charges," Anders wrote in the email We understand the public’s concern and take these matters seriously I accepted Tom’s resignation from the City Council last night,” Mayor Andrew Dawson was quoted in the city's post The post says the city will begin the process of filling the seat “in accordance with municipal procedures.” City spokeswoman Jessica Hoffman told ABC 17 News in an email that the city will follow a state statute allowing the mayor to make an appointment to the seat A timeline for when the appointment would occur was not immediately given gathered at Monday's City Council meeting to express concerns with the city The topics brought up before the council included recent home demolitions by the city safety concerns about asbestos and lead in the demolished homes the city's treatment of people with disabilities and the elderly Residents were allowed three minutes to address the council "If public safety was important to each one of you you wouldn't allow approximately a couple hundred homes to have been destroyed by the City of Sedalia without proper asbestos and lead testing," Debbie Covington said "The City of Sedalia has not been operating in a manner that is safe to the public." resident also questioned the ways that city ordinances were being enforced "You all plowed a house over last Wednesday He was actively working on it and had no idea you were coming to demolish it But across the road you have a house falling apart," Covington said "Is it the regular practice of the police to not have a paper copy of a warrant when they are serving said warrant?" Cory City said Other residents shared that the felt that City Council members were not being held to the same standards that they were being held to "You should be cited or your landlord should be cited just like everyone in this room," Janet Mizanskey said "You guys should be going by the same rules that I've got to go by," Duane Dixon said Jan Degoeded's house was demolished by the city That was taken away from me," Degoeded said Several residents concluded their remarks by urging the City Council to make changes "I truly believe there is a human way to operate the city and code enforcement department I will keep demanding the City of Sedalia finds it," Covington said "We are fed up with the way you all treat people in this city We're tired of it," Mizanskey said "I'm sorry that you all treat the disabled and the elderly people in this city the way that you all do." the next City Council meeting is scheduled for March 17 at 6:30 p.m the City of Sedalia has launched its annual pothole repair season and is instituting a city-wide campaign to help patch up potholes on each street The city is launching its first-ever Hole Lotta Love Campaign where residents can upload photos and coordinates of potholes in the city to an online portal for a chance to win $50 gas gift cards the city will draw a random winner from the entries received and continue drawing each week until all the gift cards have been awarded Community Engagement Director Jessica Hoffman says this campaign will benefit both the city and its residents as potholes get cleared up The contest is open to Sedalia residents 18 and older Hoffman details how Sedalia residents can participate The contest is accepting entries until May 31. You visit the contest portal here The City of Sedalia’s project to replace the aging water main along South Grand will result in another pair of closures and also a temporary suspension of water service to residents around of project area public works crews will shut water service to residents along South Grand from West 24th to West 28th streets This will include residents on LaGrand Drive as well as West 26th and West 27th streets Crews will then shut water service off Tuesday from 8 a.m for residents along South Grand from West 16th to West 20th Affected residents will receive a door hanger notifying them of the temporary outage affected residents will be under a precautionary boil advisory for 24 hours to ensure water safety The project to upgrade the water main along South Grand will also result in the closure of an intersection Tuesday South Grand at West 20th will close Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m and remain closed until Wednesday morning at 7 a.m Travelers in the area will need to find an alternate route Inclement weather or equipment breakdowns could result in delays the City of Sedalia has officially launched its annual pothole repair season—an essential effort to restore local roadways after the harsh effects of winter Community Engagement Director Jessica Hoffman joined Public Works Operations Director Justin Bray for a ride-along to witness the first repairs of the season armed with fresh asphalt and a plan to tackle trouble spots identified across the city “The freeze-thaw cycles we see in Missouri winters are tough on our streets,” Bray explained we can begin more permanent patching efforts that will hold up much better.” who were working efficiently to fill and seal potholes along a well-traveled corridor The team demonstrated the skill and coordination needed to make effective repairs and moving quickly to minimize traffic disruption “We need a stretch of mild weather to make this work last,” said Billy “Colder days can make the asphalt brittle and we’re trying to do it right the first time.” Safety is also top of mind but they ask for cooperation from drivers as well and we’ll get through it as fast as we can,” Chris added This is just the beginning of what will be a season-long effort by Sedalia’s Public Works Department Crews will continue making their way through neighborhoods and high-traffic areas guided by both staff inspections and resident reports While potholes are an unavoidable part of seasonal change Sedalia’s crews are already making headway—restoring smoother roads and keeping the community moving forward “Slow down, give us space, and we’ll get through it as fast as we can,” Chris said.\nRead More Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInSEDALIA (KCTV) - Narcotics trafficking charges have been filed against two individuals after several ounces of meth and fentanyl were found during a traffic stop south of Sedalia The Pettis County, Missouri, Sheriff’s Office indicates that just before 9:45 p.m law enforcement officials stopped the driver of a GMC Yukon - later identified as Curtis W of Camdenton - near Highway 65 and Honda Rd when they spotted multiple traffic violations investigators said K-9 Deputy Tina was sent out and found narcotics to be present in the vehicle A search of the GMC resulted in the seizure of around 3 ounces of methamphetamine and fentanyl the Sheriff’s Office noted that both Payne and a passenger were arrested and booked into the Pettis Co Both have been charged with second-degree trafficking and remain behind bars on a $125,000 bond each A court appearance has been scheduled for 1:30 p.m accusing them of stealing a car with a blind person in the back seat Sedalia police said they started investigating reports about an incident in the parking lot of a grocery store in the 700 block of East Broadway Boulevard on Monday A man said Josephine Marek and Ashley Bardin forced him out of his 1995 Oldsmobile 98 The documents state the man was hit by the open driver’s side door and another person was hurt when they jumped off the car as it drove off Officers reported that Marek drove the car out of its parking spot The documents state that the person reported being terrified They also state that Marek drove the car back into the parking lot and hit another car Online court records indicate that they charged Marek and Bardin each with Accessory to Vehicle Hijacking and Accessory Leaving the Scene of an Accident – Property Damage Exceeding $1,000 Both women were being held in the Pettis County Jail accused of calling 911 with incorrect information about Marek's location On the April 27 edition of Townsquare Talk, I interviewed Traves Williams, Paul Beard & Robin Balke, all with Sedalia Community Helping Hands Sedalia Community Helping Hands is grass roots organization that addresses problems with people who have code violations with the City of Sedalia or meet age or financial requirements (or they are disabled) to help them get their house into shape to pass inspection SCHH is going into their third year and has completed well over 50 projects to date Code Enforcement is aware of SCHH and recommends them from time to time if it is appropriate with between four and 25 volunteers who show up to help organizations and companies contact SCHH with offers of material donations that the group while Beard is a retired judge who just recently returned to private practice I also interviewed Angela Parrott and Ty Payne this past week Angela Parrott and Ty Payne co-authored a book that just got published by Cedar Hill Publishing called Devon’s Beat and it details the case of Devon collapsed one day at school while just simply walking down the hallway but was later diagnosed with Long QT Type 3 Syndrome a type of Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndrome (SADS) Devon was later implanted with an ICD and is now doing well On Saturday, May 3, youth heart screenings will take place from 9 a.m., to 3 p.m. at Lincoln R-II High School. You must pre-register at myheartcheck.org at First Baptist Church’s Foster Hall and the Borderline Band will be playing live for a freewill donation at the door a portion of  the proceeds will go for youth heart screenings For more information, go to Devon’s Beat on facebook go to www.devonsbeat.com or call (660) 287-2888 On the April 27 edition of Townsquare Talk, I interviewed Traves Williams, Paul Beard & Robin Balke, all with Sedalia Community Helping Hands.\nRead More On the April 27 edition of Townsquare Talk, I interviewed Traves Williams, Paul Beard & Robin Balke, all with Sedalia Community Helping Hands On Saturday, May 3, youth heart screenings will take place from 9 a.m., to 3 p.m. at Lincoln R-II High School. You must pre-register at myheartcheck.org For more information, go to Devon’s Beat on facebook go to www.devonsbeat.com or call (660) 287-2888 Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInBENT TREE HARBOR (KCTV) - A Sedalia woman was seriously injured when the driver of a pickup truck she was in lost control and flipped the vehicle near the Truman Reservoir The Missouri State Highway Patrol indicates that around 2:10 a.m emergency crews were called to the area of Missouri Highway 7 and Route KK they said they found a 27-year-old woman from Warsaw had been driving a 2003 Ford F-150 north on the highway when State Troopers indicated that the pickup ran off the right side of the roadway, where it flipped. While the driver remained uninjured, a 24-year-old female passenger from Sedalia was taken to Bothwell Regional Health Center with serious injuries Investigators noted that the passenger had not been wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash It remains unknown if the driver had been properly restrained either The demolished properties were addressed by two public hearings The city of Sedalia said properties the city demolished last week had become a danger to the community The owners of the properties were also contacted multiple times for over a year about the property conditions The city said the neglected properties posed a danger to the community because "crumbling structures can attract crime and lead to health concerns such as animal infestations and unstable foundations." The lots remain the property of their original owners All of the records related to this process are open to the public but it is sometimes the only way to protect our community," the city said in a news release "Our commitment is to a safe and welcoming neighborhood where every family can feel secure and proud of the place they call home." Another Clean Sweep begins April 28 in the City of Sedalia The boundaries for this week’s Clean Sweep are: North Boundary – East 13th Street to South New York Avenue & East 12th Street to the City LimitsWest Boundary – South Ohio Avenue.South Boundary – East 16th Street Please leave all materials at the curb or between the sidewalk and street in the greenspace away from overhead lines and trees by 5 a.m on Monday of your area’s Clean Sweep Sanitation crews will spend the week collecting and disposing of the materials for your area We are asking residents to place materials in segregated piles as shown in the diagram below • Construction and Demolition Waste: includes carpet • Other Unwanted Junk: includes old furniture • Appliances are banned from landfills in Missouri will need to be segregated Please keep any appliances such as refrigerators The City said it looks forward to working with everyone to clean-up our neighborhoods during this annual event Please leave all materials at the curb or between the sidewalk and street in the greenspace away from overhead lines and trees by 5 a.m.\nRead More The City said it looks forward to working with everyone to clean-up our neighborhoods during this annual event.