October 16, 2026
Lexington News
MoDOT evaluating rural interstate speed limits
Senate Bill 1408, which permits MoDOT to increase the maximum speed limit up to 75 miles per hour on rural inter-states, went into effect Aug. 28, but no changes to the speed limit have been made while the department evaluates eligible locations.
1987 “Folly” fire marked end of era
The destruction of the former “Maude’s” restaurant in a February 1987 fire marked the end of an era for Lexington, and also brought back a flood of memories for many locals.
Constitution Week: the importance of common ground
In honor of Constitution Week, which is celebrated each year from September 1723, Constitutional scholar Judge Russell Kruse from Concordia gave a speech to the Lafayette-Lexington Daughters of the American Revolution about the writing of the Constitution.
Man pleads guilty to child sex crimes
Lafayette County Prosecuting Attorney Kristen Hillbrener announces that Christopher Omenski, 40, of Oak Grove, pled guilty on September 8, 2026, to the unclassified felony of Statutory Sodomy, the class B felony of Child Molestation in the First Degree and the class D felony of Sexual Misconduct Involving a Child.
Electronic waste recycling event
Following a successful community collection this spring, the City of Excelsior Springs and Tech Remove are teaming up again for a fall electronic waste recycling event on Saturday, October 3.
Need A Ride?
OATS Transit is currently offering regular transportation services to the rural general public of any age. To schedule a ride or to inquire about services available in your area, please call the OATS Transit office at 660-827-2611 or 800-276-6287.
Jack Remembers
In 1946, George Gates started a Barbeque Restaurant called Gates of Ol’ Kentucky. It was located at 19th and Vine in Kansas City. When his son, Ollie, took over, he changed the name to Gates Bar-B-Q. In Kansas City it is my favorite barbeque for the simple reason that I became good friends with Ollie Gates.
Knights elect officers for 2026-27
Knights of Columbus, Council 4300, Lexington, recently elected Officers for 2026-27.
Sidewalk project near courthouse to start soon
Lafayette County Commissioners met recently with MoDOT approved contractor Green Haven Developments, LLC, and Howe Engineering to sign the acceptance documents for the county’s Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant project.
Smith earns President’s List honors
Tyler Smith of Lexington has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Summer 2026 President’s List. The summer terms run from May to August.