May 19, 2026
Higginsville Advance News
Use Tax Question to be on the Ballot
Lafayette County residents will be asked to approve a reallocation of the county’s use tax in the April 7 election.
Lafayette County C-1 School Board elections
On April 7th, Lafayette County voters will be going to the polls once again. On the upcoming ballet there will be three candidates for the Laf. Co. C-1 school board. In order to learn more about our candidates, we have asked them to give our readers some information about themselves and their goals for the position. For the next three weeks we will highlight each candidate. We will begin with Mr. Kyle Anderson.
Lafayette County August Primary Filing Update
As of 4:21pm on Friday, March 13th, 2026 the following people have filed for the August 2026 Primary since the last update: Republican Central Committee Olin Struchtemeyer, Washington Township Committeeman Democratic Central Committee Julie Opfer, Davis Township Committeewoman
World Down Syndrome Day: Celebrating Inclusion and Awareness
Each year on March 21, communities around the world observe World Down Syndrome Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness and celebrating the lives and contributions of people with Down syndrome.
Commissioners meet with Special Road Districts
Monica Ritter, Lafayette County Northern Commissioner, made the following statement on her Facebook page last Wednesday regarding recent meetings with Special Road Districts to discuss the local use tax ballot issue.
Warrensburg man facing kidnapping and weapon charges in Lafayette County
Mar 3, 2026 LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Mo - A Warrensburg man is facing multiple charges in Lafayette County after holding three people against their will with a knife.
Santa Fe R-X to Host Regional Town Hall on the Future of Rural Public Education and Missouri Legislation
Press Release: The Santa Fe R-X School District invites residents, patrons, and community leaders from Santa Fe, Sweet Springs, Concordia, Higginsville, Wellington-Napoleon, Lexington, and Marshall to a critical informational event regarding the legislative landscape affecting public education, public services and local rural communities in Missouri.