August 26, 2026
Santa Fe Times News
Deadline for Lafayette County Veterans Memorial is April 9
The application deadline for a space on the expanded Lafayette County Veterans Memorial is quickly approaching. The deadline is April 9, 2026. Spaces are limited to 200.
LCRSP scheduled to meet April 9
Lafayette County Retired School Personnel (LCRSP) will meet on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., at the FCS Financial Office building (4100 MO-13 BUS Hwy, Higginsville). Brigade Command Sergeant Major Retired Don Kerrick Lilleman will speak. Other agenda items include discussion of bills in the MO Legislature that could affect MO public schools and other community services and the PSRS/PEERS retirement system.
Application period now open for Lafayette County Senior Tax Credit
The annual Lafayette County Senior Tax Credit Application period is now open. The application period is April 1st - June 30, 2026.
MU Extension hosts free ag resources webinar April 9 & 16
Missouri farmers are invited to attend a free, two-part agricultural resources webinar at noon on April 9 and April 16.
Charges filed in case involving sexual contact between school employee, student
The Lafayette County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announces that criminal charges have been filed in connection with an investigation involving a school employee and an 18-yearold student.
Easter Coloring Contest now open
The 12th annual Santa Fe Times Easter coloring contest is now open to area kids age 12 & under!
Missing child incident in Waverly
On March 31, 2026, at approximately 8:48 p.m., the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a missing 6-year-old boy in Waverly. According… Login to continue reading Login…
Man convicted of statutory rape sentenced
Lafayette County Prosecuting Attorney Kristen Hillbrener announces that Martin Constante, Jr, 38, of Lexington, Missouri was convicted on February 5 of two counts of statutory rape and one count of possession of child pornography, along with two other felonies.
County Commissioners discuss use tax ballot issue
A question regarding reallocation of the county’s use tax that will appear on the April 7 ballot was a topic of discussion at last week’s Lexington City Council meeting, a public hearing last Wednesday at the county courthouse, and a meeting of county mayors and County Commissioners last Thursday night at City Hall.