October 16, 2026
Lexington News
Lexington gets its own heart
News Editor Lexington might have lost out on obtaining Mike Elder’s popular Bee heart sculpture — which was part of this year’s Kansas City Parade of Hearts — but resident Jeanette Whalen wanted to make sure the city still had one of its own to boast about.
Police investigate fatal shooting
On September 23, at approximately 10:05 p.m., officers with the Lexington Police Department were dispatched to the 800 block of South 21st Street in reference to a report of two individuals who had been shot.
CHAOS at the LEX
Creating Hope through Activity, Opportunity & Support. That is the mission of CHAOS.
‘Broomstick brigade’ sparked idea for military school
Lexington was long noted as an educational center and nothing contributed more to this enviable reputation than Wentworth Military Academy.
Ghoulie Girls Night Out to be a wickedly fun evening
Grab your witch hats, gather your favorite ghoulfriends, and get ready to take over Historic Lexington! The Lexington, Missouri Merchants Association will host its first Ghoulie Girls Night Out on Thursday, October 8 from 5 to 9 p.m., with VIP early admission beginning at 4 p.m.
County Collector presents club program
Nap-Well Homemakers met on September 15 at the CCC in Wellington with Maria Schieber serving as hostess.
Battle of Lexington remembered
On a warm, windy day, 165 years to the day from the start of the Battle of Lexington, September 19, 20, and 21 of 1861, many people drive and walk toward the sound of gunshots at the Anderson House, at the Battle of Lexington State Historic Site.
No charges to be filed against deputy in fatal shooting of teen
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Deputy who shot and killed an unarmed Lee’s Summit teen near Pittsville in May will not face criminal charges, according to numerous reports.