August 19, 2026
Lexington News
Riverfest brings families, music, catfishing to riverfront
Lexington’s first ever Riverfest was held Saturday, July 25, drawing families, anglers, and visitors to the Missouri River for a full day of free entertainment and community activities celebrating one of the city’s greatest natural assets.
Lafayette County Courts awarded grant funding for family stabilization program
15th Judicial Circuit Judge Josh Taylor is happy to announce that Lafayette County is the recipient of grant funding for a new program designed to assist families in obtaining legal services.
Subject in shooting investigation found dead
On Saturday, August 1, at approximately 12:44 p.m., officers with the Lexington Police Department were dispatched to the area of Summit Camp Road following a report of a deceased individual.
Overnight permit work will require temporary rolling stops on EB and WB I-70 in Jackson County
MoDOT has announced that overnight permit work by Evergy will result in the closure of EB and WB I-70 at the crossing west of Adams Dairy Pkwy for utility operations.
Commissioners join community leaders to advance Honor Walk expansion
Lafayette County Commissioners recently met with members of the Friends of the Lafayette County Veterans Memorial to discuss progress on the next phase of the Lafayette County Honor Walk Project.
Third-quarter grants awarded by West Central Electric RoundUp Foundation
The third-quarter 2026 Round-Up grants were recently presented to area groups and organizations to help fund important projects. The following awards were presented: Helping Hands of Odessa received $2,500 for an industrial freezer.
Construction contract awarded for courthouse sidewalk project
Lafayette County has officially awarded the construction contract for its long-awaited Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant project that will improve sidewalks surrounding the Lafayette County Courthouse in downtown Lexington.
Soil and Water Conservation Program distributes nearly $45 million to Missouri landowners
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Soil and Water Conservation Program provided nearly $45 million to Missouri landowners in fiscal year 2026, saving more than 924,000 tons of soil. Since the first passage of the Parks, Soils and Water Sales Tax in 1984, this funding source has allowed Missouri to prevent more than 195 million tons of soil erosion while also improving the state’s water quality and keeping farmland productive.
City Hospital Board files complaints against Mayor
The City of Lexington Hospital Board of Trustees has filed a complaint with the State of Missouri Ethics Commission and a Sunshine Law Violation Complaint with the state Attorney’s General office as a result of the alleged actions of Mayor Tom Hughes at the Hospital Board of Trustees meeting on June 18 at the Lexington Park Board building.
Ground to be broken in fall on Veterans Memorial expansion
News Editor Friends of the Lafayette County Veterans Memorial (FLCVM) have announced continued progress on the planned expansion of the Veterans Memorial, including fundraising, outreach, design work, and construction planning. Ground on the project is expected to be broken in September.