July 12, 2026
Lexington News
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.
Missouri Court of Appeals upholds man’s child sex crime conviction
On May 26, 2026, the Missouri Court of Appeals issued a memorandum opinion affirming the conviction of Shane Smith, 56, of Mayview, Missouri.
Gregorio graduates from Graceland University
Graceland University has announced the Spring 2026 graduation list. Graduates from around the country and the world have been recognized for earning undergraduate and graduate degrees from Graceland University between December 2025 through April 2026.
Planning survey seeks input
The Lafayette County Planning & Economic Development Office has created a new webpage with information about the Land Development Code update process, planning priorities, and opportunities for community feedback.
Screenplay to be presented during Minnie Mae Day
News Editor Ever since she heard the story of Lexington’s Minnie Mae Talbott — who on June 8, 1919 was sworn in as the first elected female sheriff in U.S. history — filmmaker and screenwriter Jamie Hoyt has been inspired by her strength and courage.
Minnie lived in county jail
Living in the Lafayette County Jail with her children and the inmates was part of Minnie Talbott’s life, from 1917 to 1920, first as the sheriff’s wife, then as the first elected female sheriff in the nation.