October 16, 2026
Lexington News
Northland Christian and Faith Christian win state titles
A week ago Tuesday, Northland Christian and Faith Christian Academy, both from Kansas City, won State Boys Baseball Championships at the State Tournament that was played at Ozark High School.
Confederate Memorial Day to be marked June 13
The Confederate Memorial Friends Association, along with the Confederate State Historic Site in Higginsville is sponsoring the annual Confederate Memorial Day on Saturday, June 13. At 10 a.m., refreshments will be served at the pergola, to mark the completion of restoration of the foundation of the Confederate Memorial rock. At 11 a.m., the Memorial service will begin.
Honor Walk Project gaining steam
News Editor The Lafayette County Military Honor Walk Project got a nice boost last Thursday when a news crew from Channel 41-Kansas City visited Lexington to interview project committee members for a story.
Playground dedication June 13
News Editor The dedication ceremony for the new playground facilities at College Park in Lexington is set for Saturday, June 13 at 10 a.m., Mayor Tom Hughes announced at last week’s City Council meeting.
Community Fair dates change
The dates of the Lexington Community Fair have changed to Aug. 15-22, according to Fair Board member Deb Bagley.
Commissioners discuss audit requirements, petition audit
Northern Lafayette County Commissioner Monica Ritter made the following statement on May 23.
Repertory Theatre to present ‘The ‘Lost Musketeer’
Central Missouri Repertory Theatre will take youth on a summer adventure with its touring production of “The Lost Musketeer,” featuring June shows in Richmond, Lexington and Warrensburg.
Sculpture vandalized
News Editor A sculpture created by Lexington Tourism Adviser Mike Elder — which was part of this year’s Kansas City Parade of Hearts — was vandalized recently in east Kansas City.