April 12, 2026
Lexington News
MoDOT announces nightly lane/ramp closures, rolling stops on I-70
Crews will be conducting various nightly lane closures along the Interstate 70 corridor near downtown Kansas City from Monday, April 13 until Friday, April 17. The lane closures will be…
Missing person advisory issued for Sweet Springs juvenile
A juvenile reported missing from Sweet Springs has been located safe following an Endangered Person Advisory issued by the Saline County Sheriff's Office.
RESCHEDULED: Lane/ramp closures planned on I-70 at Lafayette County Route H
Lane and ramp closures on Interstate 70 westbound at Lafayette County Route H will now be conducted Friday, April 17.
MoDOT announces lane closure on Hwy 13 in Ray County
The Missouri Department of Transportation will be performing a right lane closure on southbound Missouri Route 13.
Hughes Re-Elected as Mayor
Incumbent Lexington Mayor Tom Hughes defeated challenger John Harden in Tuesday’s election, earning 69 percent of the vote. According to unofficial results posted by the County Clerk’s Office, Hughes earned…
One year since April 9
It’s been a hard year. Hard for all, devastating for some. As we approach the one year anniversary of the gas explosion in Lexington, we knew we needed to acknowledge the day, but it’s hard to find words.
Seven Lexington players make All State Academic Team
The Lexington Minutewomen Softball Team not only had one of the best Softball seasons in school history, but they also had 7 of their players who were named to the All State Academic Team.
Retired teachers to meet
Lafayette County Retired School Personnel will meet on Thursday, April 9 at 2:30 RM., at the FCS Financial Office building, 4100 MO-13 BUS Hwy, Higginsville.
Auxiliary scholarship
The Lafayette Regional Health Center Auxiliary is offering $1,000 scholarships to eligible students.