Lexington News
Commissioners meet with Special Road Districts
Monica Ritter, Lafayette County Northern Commissioner, made the following statement on her Facebook page last Wednesday regarding recent meetings with Special Road Districts to discuss the local use tax ballot issue.
The Lexington News has moved!
The Lexington News office at 1009 Franklin Ave. has officially closed its doors.
MRVC East announces boys All Conference wrestlers
The MRVC East Conference recently released the names of the Boys Wrestlers, who earned recognition as members of the All Conference Team. The Lexington Minutemen did not have any Wrestlers who were named to the ‘First Team, but Wyatt Sander, Hunter Meyer, Braxton Emerson, Noah Ellison, and Jesse Dunkle were all selected for the Second Team. Additionally, Minutemen Evan Fox, Ayden Harned, Johnnie Staus and Mason Bergsieker, all received Honorable Mention designation. Following is a complete listing of those who earned All Conference recognition: FIRST TEAM: Hunter Wilson (Richmond); Grayson Johnson (Carrollton); Latimer Cavanah (Richmond); Brady Hyder (Richmond); Xavier Myers (Higginsville); Marcus Braman (Knob Noster); Ryan Sharp (Richmond); Corbin Kelly (Carrollton); Madix Hutchings (Richmond); Braxton Moser (Carrollton); Mack Misenhelter (Richmond); Paxton Horst (Carrollton); Hudson Gregg (Holden); John Jones (Knob Noster).
Proposed 2027 city budget ‘cautious but responsible’
News Editor The Lexington City Council last Tuesday conducted the legally required fiscal year 2027 public hearing where the City Administrator answered City Council member questions regarding the proposed city fiscal year 2027 budget.
PD receives Blue Shield Designation
The Lexington Police Department last week received official word from the Missouri Department of Public Safety that it has earned the Missouri Blue Shield designation for 2026.
Missouri Tigers earn spot in the Big Dance
The Missouri Tigers Men’s Basketball Team, that has lived on pins and needles for the past couple of weeks, found out late last Sunday afternoon, that they had earned a spot in the NCAA March Madness Basketball Tournament, that will begin tomorrow (Thursday) in numerous locations.

Lexington Hall of Famers speak to Academic Week students
Lexington High School Academic Week students recently were honored to hear from Lexington Hall of Fame for Career Achievement inductees, Lexington graduates, Bret Brooks (1998) and Michael Lichte (2000).
MRVC East names girls All Conference wrestlers
This past week the MRVC East Conference released the names of the Girl Wrestlers on the All Conference Wrestling Team for this past season. Senior Elizabeth (Izzy) Hager and Juniors, Mireya Gonzalez and Lainie Schumacher, of the undefeated Conference Champion Lexington team, were all named to the First Team, while their teammates, Amanda Rodekohr, Tenley Goetz, and Kaylyn Sander were all members of the Second Team. Minutewomen Elizabeth Rodekohr, Chloe Bennett and Trinity Adair all received Honorable Mention recognition. Following is a breakdown of all of the All Conference Wrestlers: FIRST TEAM: Bentley Thomas (Carrollton); Kyamila Huseynov (Higginsville); Macey Green (Holden); Tavia Seymour (Knob Noster); Haley Brooks (Holden); Mireya Gonzalez (Lexington); Izzy Hager (Lexington); Amelia Brown (Knob Noster); Lea Leaanna-Wilson (Knob Noster); Caroline Clements (Knob Noster); Lorerlei Weaver (Higginsville; Bailey Brown (Knob Noster); Gillian Davenport (Higginsville); Lainie Schumacher (Lexington).

Local teen launches ‘Crown Your Confidence’ events
Isabelle Liberty Newman, a 17-year-old standout student at Lafayette County High School, is on a mission to empower others while chasing a historic goal.
