July 12, 2026
Lexington News
Gas leak forces evacuation
Emergency crews responded to a gas leak Friday after a line was struck at 26th Street and Washington Street in Lexington.
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.
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.
City’s downtown recognized
Lexington’s unique and amazing downtown was recognized in the April issue of Rural Missouri magazine.
DAR holds meeting
The Lafayette-Lexington Chapter DAR met at the Trinity United Church of Christ in Lexington on March 18.
Vets Memorial Brick Program update
The Friends of the Lafayette County Veterans Memorial remind community members that the application deadline for the Veterans Memorial Brick Program is quickly approaching. All applications must be submitted by April 9 to be considered for this meaningful opportunity to honor Lafayette County veterans. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure their submissions are received before the deadline.
Lexington golfers host quad meet at Shirkey
The Lexington Minutemen Golf Team hosted the Lexington Quad Golf Meet, that was held on March 25 at Shirkey Golf Course in Richmond.