Man arrested in Sedalia on suspicion of kidnapping
The Sedalia Police Department said John Hodges is being held pending multiple charges after police responded to a call that a woman was being held against her will.
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Clinton man arrested for possession of child porn
CLINTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Clinton man was arrested Wednesday for possession of child pornography that was found on a cellphone. According to a release, Derek Roberts was arrested in Sedalia after law enforcement could not find him in Clinton. According to a release, the Pettis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office formally charged Roberts with three counts
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Early morning fire destroys auto body in Sedalia
An early Tuesday morning fire in Sedalia destroyed a body shop and damaged neighboring businesses.
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Sedalia shooting injures 18-year-old
Sedalia police say an 18-year-old was hurt in a shooting Saturday night.
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Hannah Fizer’s father files wrongful death lawsuit against deputy
SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) John Fizer, the father of Hannah Fizer, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against deputy Jordan Schutte Wednesday. The deputy killed the 25-year-old during a traffic stop in June. The deputy had told investigators that Fizer said she had a gun in the car and she said she was going to shoot him.
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Sedalia health leaders aim to vaccinate 2,200 in drive-thru event
Some Missourians will be receiving their COVID-19 vaccine today in Pettis County as the state continues to roll out mass vaccination sites across the state.
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WATCH: Coronavirus vaccine clinics open across Mid-Missouri
Randolph, Pettis and Audrain counties will hold mass vaccination clinics Friday for residents in Phase 1B, tiers one and two of the vaccine plan.
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Sedalia man killed in head-on wreck
Missouri state troopers say a Sedalia man is dead following a crash Thursday morning.
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Police: Sedalia boy dies after accidentally shooting himself
The boy, Andre Walker, died after the shooting on Sunday night. Sedalia police said the boy’s parents told officers he somehow got ahold of a loaded handgun and shot himself.
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Sedalia man charged with two counts of 1st-degree child molestation
SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Sedalia man is charged with two counts of molestation in new court records. In the 2nd amended complaint, Joshua Breshears is accused of touching the victim sometime between March 30, 2012, and February 28, 2013. Both instances occurred at a residence on the 1100 block of E. 5th St. in Sedalia.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: SSM Health changes drive-thru COVID-19 testing hours in Mexico
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Police say the deaths of two Sedalia men were homicides
SEDALIA, Mo. (AP) — Sedalia police say the deaths of two men are being investigated as homicides. The victims, 66-year-old Steven Klein and 59-year-old Russell Bain were found dead on Thursday at a Sedalia home. Police have not said how they died or released many other details in the case. Police Chief Matt Wirt said
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No students hurt in Sedalia bus crash
The Sedalia School District said no Smith-Cotton High School students were hurt in a bus crash Wednesday morning.
Continue Reading Update: Sedalia Police identify the bodies found Thursday morning
UPDATE 3:08 P.M.: Local law enforcement has identified 66-year-old Steven Klein and 59-year-old Russell Bain, both of Sedalia, as the bodies that were found Thursday morning. The Rural Missouri Major Case Squad was brought in to help investigate the two deaths after the men’s bodies were found Thursday on the 1700 block of S. Harrison
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USDA invests more than $250,000 to support rural Missouri communities
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) USDA announced they are investing $254,621 in Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) grant funds to bolster rural housing, community programs, and economic development. “The USDA Rural Development RCDI program capitalizes on public/private partnerships to provide training and technical assistance that boosts the capacity of local groups to implement economic development plans,” said
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Patrol: Pettis County infant drowns in private pond
A Sedalia 1-year-old drowned Thursday in a private pond, the highway patrol said.
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Pettis County man pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud, must pay over $6,000 in restitution
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced that a Pettis County man pled guilty to the class D felony of Violations Involving Health Care Payments after submitting false timesheets. According to the release, Sherwin Marshall submitted false timesheets for allegedly receiving personal care services and no services were ever provided. Marshall convinced
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1,200 Pettis County absentee ballots lost in the mail
The Pettis County Clerk announced Wednesday morning about 1,200 absentee ballots were lost in the mail recently.
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Amtrack reports train hits truck in Sedalia
SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday night, Missouri Highway Patrol and Amtrack report a train hit a vehicle that was on the tracks west of Tipton. Officials report there were no injuries to the 44 passengers or crew members on board and the train was delayed for approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. Amtrak Police are
Continue Reading Special prosecutor says officer-involved shooting in Pettis County is justified; sheriff encourages ‘calm’
The special prosecutor appointed to review the fatal shooting of a 25-year-old Sedalia woman by a sheriff’s deputy has determined the killing was legally justified.
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