August 26, 2026
Santa Fe Times
Waverly Council hears citizen concerns; discusses condition, repair of streets
Waverly Mayor Richard Dodson called the July 14 regular meeting of the Waverly City Council to order at 6:30 p.m.
Big accident on I-70 near Higginsville
On Sunday, July 19, a five-car accident occurred on I-70 between Odessa and Higginsville.
I remember when…
Eight Santa Fe football players travelled to CMSU (Warrensburg) for the Central Missouri 7-on-7 football jamboree. They were: Chris Aversman, Matt Boland, Greg Croka, Kelly Graf, Jason Hilbrenner, Sean Desmond, Scott Walker and Brad Knipmeyer. They were coached by Bill Fox, Mike Long and Jesse Rogge. They won their first game against Springfield Hilcrest 108-77, lost the second game against Lee’s Summit 44-37, and won the final game against Fort Osage 85-82.
Man sentenced following police chase, assault on officer
Sawnen Wah, 18, of Indianapolis, Indiana, was found guilty of Assault of a Law Enforcement Officer in the Second Degree, Aggravated Fleeing and Tampering with a Motor Vehicle in the First Degree following a guilty plea handled by Lafayette County Prosecuting Attorney, Kristen Ellis Hilbrenner. The defendant was sentenced to ten years on the Assault of a Law Enforcement Officer, ten years on the Aggravated Fleeing and five years on the Tampering with a Motor Vehicle, with that time to be served in the Missouri Department of Corrections.
Blackburn resident named finalist for SFCC Outstanding Employee of the Year
State Fair Community College recently announced that Bethany Pfeiffer, SFCC Boonville campus director, was named the 2026 Outstanding Employee of the Year by her peers during the college’s employee recognition dinner in June.
American Legion Post 478 holds meeting, prepares for Family Night
Members of the Tieman Blackburn Post 478 met on June 22, 2026, for their regular meeting. The meeting was conducted by Commander David Steffen with a total of four members and one guest present.
Supper Out
Community Ministries of Waverly hosts Supper Out the last Tuesday of the month, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at various locations. Everyone is invited for eat-in or carry-out of a home-cooked meal. Come as you are and enjoy the fellowship. Donations are accepted, but NOT required. Schedule is subject to change.
LCCC general membership meeting
The next General Membership meeting of the Lafayette County Cancer Coalition will be Thursday, July 30, 2026 beginning at 7 p.m. at Salem United Church of Christ in Higginsville.
Trails Regional Library wraps up summer reading program
Events at Trails Regional Library will start to cool down a bit as the Summer Reading Program wraps up on July 25. The month of August will have lighter programming as we head back to school before fall programs begin.
2026 football season to kick off with new AD, football coach
There’s a new sheriff in town taking the helm for the Santa Fe Chiefs in football, and he is a familiar name to boot. Coach John Stockman, who played prep football at Santa Fe, will lead the Red and Black attack this fall and assume the Athletic Director position as well.