May 19, 2026
Santa Fe Times
Waverly Police Department receives grant from MFA Oil Foundation
The Waverly Police Department is proud to announce it has been awarded a $1,200 grant from the MFA Oil Foundation to support the development of a local emergency disaster and mass casualty response trailer. The funding will be used to purchase critical supplies that will be housed within the trailer and deployed during large-scale emergencies.
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Lafayette County answers questions about Senior Real Estate Tax Credit
Missouri Commissioners passed an ordinance authorizing a property tax credit pursuant to Senate Bill 190 and Senate Bill 756 and § 137.1050, RSMo. to provide property tax relief on senior citizens’ primary residence on April 2nd, 2025, as Ordinance #25-01. The County has compiled answers to frequently asked questions regarding the status of the Senior Real Estate Tax Credit, its implementation requirements, and the potential effects on taxpayers and local districts.
Supporting agriculture
We have passed the midway point of session, and the work has really taken off. These are some of the busiest weeks of session as we try to work on as many bills as we can before the budget becomes the primary focus in the Senate. I am happy to report that many bills from both the House and Senate are progressing at a decent clip, and soon, we will start working on the budget bills.
Santa Fe StuCo members attend MASC state convention
On March 19-21, students from Santa Fe High School travelled to Branson to participate in the Missouri Association of Student Councils State Convention. This event brings together more than 1,000 student leaders from schools throughout Missouri for a three-day convention. Highlights include guest speakers, student-led workshops and breakout sessions, a dance, campaigning and election of state officer schools, scholarships and
Lady Chiefs topple Saints in softball
It was indeed a Red and Black attack on April 6th at St. Paul Lutheran in Concordia, for the team’s first road contest of the year. The game started innocently enough, tied at bagels after one, and only one-zero after two, yet SFHS laid down a Lincoln in the third, and erupted for eight more scores in the 4th, and a run in the 5th, to put the Lady Saints away in five innings, winning 15-0.
Remembering Roger “Dan” Riley
Last June, George Thomas Cullom Post 60 was honored to present to Roger “Dan” Riley with a certificate for 75 years of continuous membership. During the visit for the certificate…
Chiefs baseball knocks off Smithton, drops game to St. Paul Lutheran
The Santa Fe Chiefs Baseball team hosted the Smithton Tigers on 3-31 at Dalton Wilkinson Field. This one would be all Santa Fe as the Chiefs handled business pounding home plate 15 times to zero for the Tigers.
Lark signs to play for Mo Valley
On Thursday, April 2, Santa Fe student athlete Mia Lark signed her letter of intent to play basketball at Missouri Valley College in Marshall.