February 2026
Brown announces campaign for Southern County Commissioner
Lafayette County Southern Commissioner Michael Brown last week announced his bid for a second term in the position.

Christmas hams for food pantry
Christmas hams for food pantry

We should name our new mouse Mortimer…Walt, let’s talk about it!
Lillian Disney got her way and ,...Mickey Mouse was born.

Dr. Rhadans named LRHC Physician of the Year
Lafayette Regional Health Center is proud to recognize Dr. Matt Rhadans as its Physician of the Year.
MoDOT accepting applications for Youth Transportation Conference
The Missouri Department of Transportation is helping build future leaders by encouraging youth to explore careers at MoDOT. The department invites students across Missouri to apply for the 2026 Youth Transportation Conference (YTC) in Jefferson City. Each year, MoDOT sponsors this event to give students the opportunity to apply STEM concepts learned in school to real-world transportation challenges.
E-filing best way for fast tax return
Jan. 26 marked the beginning of tax season as the Missouri Department of Revenue is now accepting electronically filed state returns. DOR is providing information and resources to help ensure a smooth process for everyone.

Minutemen beat Holden, tie Carrollton
The Lexington Boys Wrestling Team earned a win over Holden, and tied Carrollton in dual matches that were wrestled last Thursday, on Senior Night, at Lexington High School.

Lexington girls finish fourth in Highway 13 Throwdown
The Lexington Girls Wrestling Team finished fourth as a team, while Mireya Gonzalez, Izzy Hager and Lainie Schumacher all placed second in their weight class, in the Highway 13 Throwdown last Friday at Higginsville High School. Following is a summary of how each Lexington Wrestler, who won at least one match, performed: 105 Elizabeth Rodekohr 1) Was pinned by Hailey Jackson (Knob Noster JV); 2) Pinned Isabella Davis (Hallsville); 3) Was pinned by Jenna Berislavich (Knob Noster); 4) Was pinned by Jazmin Hughes (Marshall); 6th 120 Amanda Rodekohr 1) Pinned Andi Jones (Hallsville); 2) Lost 4-1 to Aubrey McCulloh (Sherwood); 3) Won 9-0 over Holly Meredith (Richmond); 4) Pinned Emily Phillips (Lone Jack); 5) Was pinned by Braylee Farr (Marshall); 5) Pinned Hailey Lewis (Hamilton); 5th 125 Mireya Gonzalez 1) Pinned Quinn Geist (Pleasant Hill JV); 2) Pinned Carolina Guiterrez-Pereira (Lone Jack); 3) Lost by Medical Forfeit to Piper Hamilton (Pleasant Hill); 2nd 130 Izzy Hager 1) Pinned Maddie Omeara (Knob Noster); 2) Pinned Alyssa
Lexington boys place fifth in Highway 13 Throwdown
The Lexington Minutemen Boys Wrestling Team Finished fifth in the team standings, while Ayden Harned placed second, and Braxton Emerson Noah Ellison and Mason Bergsieker each placed third in their individual weight class in the Highway 13 Throwdown Tournament last Friday in Higginsville. Following is a summary of how each Lexington Wrestler, that won at least one match performed:
