May 19, 2026
Lexington News
R-5 School District News & Views
A Season of Celebration and Achievement at LHS Lexington High School has been buzzing with excitement this spring, as students and staff recently wrapped up a highly successful Academic Week, held March 2–6.
John Brown, Part 2: From Harpers Ferry to the Hangman’s Noose
In the late 1850’s the telegraph was brand-new. News and events of the day could now be transcribed in a central location and then shared throughout the newspaper world. John Brown knew that and with every killing, ambush or battle his exploits were known by supporters and enemies.
Minutemen golfers place first in quad meet
In one of their better overall performances in recent years, the Lexington Minutemen Golf Team took first place honors in a four team match last Thursday at Higginsville Country Club. Lexington was first with a 4 person team score of 183, with Holden second at 210, Knob Noster third at 220 and Higginsville fourth at 248. The Minutemen also had the top two individual performances for the 9 hole match, as Caden Murdock carded a 40, with Luke Miller coming in at 43. Wyatt Potter and Austin Dye each shot a 50, with Jace Taylor coming in at 62.
Minutemen fall to Knob Noster
The Lexington Minutemen Baseball Team had a rough day as they fell 16 to 3 to Knob Noster in an MRVC road game last Thursday.
Stepping outside the Comfort Zone
In 2025, 61% of youth in Missouri, ages 6-17, played on a sports team or took part in lessons, according to the Aspen Institute State of Play 2025 Report. With so many kids in sports, the question arises: What do sports mean to kids? How can sports have a positive effect on their lives? As track & field season is in full swing at Lexington High School, senior Justice McComas is one athlete who can answer that question firsthand.
MoDOT announces nightly lane/ramp closures, rolling stops on I-70
Crews will be conducting various nightly lane closures along the Interstate 70 corridor near downtown Kansas City from Monday, April 13 until Friday, April 17. The lane closures will be…
Missing person advisory issued for Sweet Springs juvenile
A juvenile reported missing from Sweet Springs has been located safe following an Endangered Person Advisory issued by the Saline County Sheriff's Office.
RESCHEDULED: Lane/ramp closures planned on I-70 at Lafayette County Route H
Lane and ramp closures on Interstate 70 westbound at Lafayette County Route H will now be conducted Friday, April 17.
MoDOT announces lane closure on Hwy 13 in Ray County
The Missouri Department of Transportation will be performing a right lane closure on southbound Missouri Route 13.