August 26, 2026
Lexington News
Health Department announcement
The Lafayette County Health Department will be closed Tuesday, August 4th from 8 a.m.-noon for staff development/ training.
Man sentenced following high-speed chase in Lafayette County
Sawnen Wah, 18, of Indianapolis, Indiana, was found guilty of Assault of a Law Enforcement Officer in the Second Degree, Aggravated Fleeing and Tampering with a Motor Vehicle in the First Degree following a guilty plea handled by Lafayette County Prosecuting Attorney, Kristen Ellis Hilbrenner.
Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
Missouri’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 7, and runs through midnight on Sunday, August 9. During this time, certain purchases such as school supplies, computers, clothing, and other qualifying items as defined by statute are exempt from all state and local sales tax. During this period, state and local sales tax will not be charged on the following items:
Reward offered in relation to 1985 Dent County death investigation
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Ballot issues, Amendment 5 discussed at Town Hall meeting
News Editor Information about a proposed tax levy increase and a no tax increase $7.2 million bond issue — both of which will be placed before Lexington school district voters in the Aug. 4 Primary — was shared at a Town Hall meeting last Wednesday night at Lexington Middle School.
A mural with a kick
A large, eye-catching mural that is sure to draw visitors from near and far is coming soon to the side of the American Family Insurance building at 1218 Franklin Ave.
Historic Moorehead House gets its crown back
A historic home with deep roots in Lexington’s history is regaining its original splendor. Clint and Morgan Paul recently installed a new copper crest atop the tower of the Moorehead Home at 1314 South Street early in the morning on July 3, 2026.
Lafayette County Cancer Coalition to meet July 30
The next General Membership meeting of the Lafayette County Cancer Coalition will be Thursday, July 30 beginning at 7 p.m. at Salem United Church of Christ, Higginsville.
21st Missouri River 340 set for July 28-31
Area river enthusiasts should prepare to visit their local marina later this month, as the 21st annual MR340 is scheduled for July 28 - July 31, 2026.