Lexington News

February is Earthquake Awareness Month in Missouri. Earthquakes warrant special attention in Missouri due to the presence of the New Madrid Seismic Zone in the southeast corner of the state. In the 1810's it generated some of the most powerful earthquakes in U.S. history. The New Madrid Seismic Zone is still active, with an average of over 200 tiny earthquakes each year. While most of these go unnoticed it serves as a reminder of the constant threat.

News Editor A harrowing story of a soldier’s survival and the enduring hope of a Lexington mother for a safe return played out in dramatic fashion during the Korean War.

Taffy Morgan was one of several people who helped get the St. Patrick’s Day Parade off the ground in 1996. Riley’s Irish Pub — owned by Forrest Riley and managed by his niece Taffy — along with the Brass Eagle Supper Club owned by David Goodloe and Jim Bertz came up with plans for the parade, which remain basically the same to this day.

Sonya Lee Rodekohr of Lexington has been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year.

Michael Brown of Concordia has been officially confirmed as the Southern District Commissioner for Lafayette County, completing the formal appointment process required by the State of Missouri.

If you have always wanted to sell produce and other goods at the local farmers market, but you didn’t know where to begin, University of Missouri Extension can help, says MU Extension horticulture specialist Matthew Huchteman.

The Friends of the Lafayette County Veterans Memorial are proud to announce the launch of the Veterans Memorial Brick Program, an initiative designed to honor local veterans who have served our nation.