Santa Fe Times News
Income tax elimination to go on August Primary Election ballot
On May 22, Governor Mike Kehoe announced that he has signed proclamations placing Amendment 1, Amendment 2 (HJR 23/3), Amendment 4 (HJR 3), and Amendment 5 (HJR 173/174) on the August primary election ballot. The primary election will take place on Aug. 4, 2026.

Get hooked on fishing with MDC Free Fishing Days this weekend!
Want some free fun that gets family and friends outside in nature? Get hooked on fishing with the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Free Fishing Days June 6 and 7. During Free Fishing Days, anyone may fish in the Show-Me State without having to buy a fishing permit, trout permit, or trout park daily tag.

Confederate Memorial Day event planned for June 13 in Higginsville
The Confederate Memorial Friends Association, along with the Confederate State Historic Site in Higginsville, is sponsoring the annual Confederate Memorial Day on Saturday, June 13. At 10 a.m., refreshments will be served at the pergola, to mark the completion of restoration of the foundation of the Confederate Memorial rock. At 11 a.m., the memorial service will begin.
State Tech Dean’s List
A big State Tech congrats to the following local student for making the Dean’s List for the spring of 2026. To be placed on the Dean’s List, a full-time student must earn a semester grade point average between 3.5 and 4.0 on a 4-point scale.
UCM announces spring graduates
Area residents were among approximately 1,700 individuals who met graduate and undergraduate degree requirements and were eligible to participate in the University of Central Missouri’s (UCM) Spring 2026 Commencement exercises on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9 in the Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center.
University of Central Missouri announces spring Dean’s List
The following area students have earned a spot on the University of Central Missouri (UCM) Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester.
Marriage licenses
The following are local marriage licenses issued in Lafayette County for the month of May.
Next Grief Support Group session begins June 15 in Marshall
Is your heart broken? Do you feel lost or stuck?
