August 26, 2026
Lexington News
Odessa man sentenced for possession of child sexual abuse material
William Mort, 32, of Odessa, appeared before Judge Josh Taylor, in the Lafayette County Circuit Court and entered pleas of guilty to six counts of the Class B Felony of Possession of Child Pornography. Lafayette County Prosecutor, Kristen Ellis Hilbrenner, represented the State at the plea and sentencing. By pleading guilty the defendant admitted to possessing moving images or videos of obscene materials involving children under the age of eighteen as participants in sexually explicit conduct.
Mayor: fiber companies going to be here a while
News Editor Digging by fiber optic companies is going to continue in Lexington for the foreseeable future, and Mayor Tom Hughes during last Tuesday night’s City Council meeting urged residents to be patient and use appropriate means for dealing with issues that may arise.
Bee sculpture finds new home in Main Street Park
News Editor Lexington Tourism Adviser Mike Elder’s bee sculpture — which was vandalized and destroyed in May in east Kansas City — has risen from the ashes and is back for public viewing.
MSHAA June board meeting summary
Here are highlights from the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) Board of Directors who met June 14-16 at the MSHSAA office for its regularly scheduled board meeting.
Passing of a Wentworth legend
News Editor When the bell tower — a cherished icon from the former Wentworth Military Academy campus — was dedicated at the WMA Museum park in honor of WMA alumnus John Groendyke in 2022, museum co-chair and co-founder George Hittner posed the question “What does John Groendyke mean to us?”
Have a safe Fourth of July holiday!
Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds Missouri’s travelers and boaters to make smart choices and celebrate safely during the Independence Day holiday.
List of firsts for Lafayette County
The following events show the beginning of affairs in Lafayette County: The first white settler was Gilead Rupe. In 1815, Rupe built a crude home about two and a half miles south of the present site of Lexington. His name appears frequently in the early records of the county, as a member of boards for the location of new roads, or rendering other sorts of public service.
The Battle of Wellington
Cold blooded killer or rebel with a cause?
A global legacy left: Harry S Truman (Conclusion)
(This series is provided with compliments from Paul Wolfgeher.)
City, spay and neuter initiative announce collaborative effort
The City of Lexington and Operation Snip ’Em are thrilled to formally announce a united partnership driven by a shared commitment to the community and a mutual enthusiasm for animal welfare.