June 6, 2026
March 2026
The Lexington News office on Franklin Ave. has officially closed its doors.
The Lexington News, Higginsville Advance and Santa Fe Times — recently purchased by the Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce — are now located in one convenient location at 1016 Main Street (License Office building).
Santa Fe R-X to Host Regional Town Hall on the Future of Rural Public Education and Missouri Legislation
Press Release: The Santa Fe R-X School District invites residents, patrons, and community leaders from Santa Fe, Sweet Springs, Concordia, Higginsville, Wellington-Napoleon, Lexington, and Marshall to a critical informational event regarding the legislative landscape affecting public education, public services and local rural communities in Missouri.
Higginsville’s Own Isabelle Newman Takes Center Stage: Local Scholar-Artist Launches “Crown Your Confidence” Community Events Ahead of State Pageant
Many are familiar with the glittering crown, but few realize the rigorous dedication required to compete at this level. The Miss Missouri’s Teen organization is a premier provider of scholarships and a preliminary to the Miss America’s Teen Pageant.
Husker Wrestling
Husker Wrestling Special Plaque Awards Husker Boys Most Valuable Wrestler: Xavier Myers Husker Girls Most Valuable Wrestler: Lorelei Weaver Husker Award Boys: Abe Morris and Thomas Gash Husker Award Girls: Myla Petersen
Archery Headed to State
Here is the press release by Truman State: Lucas Burns (OL, 6-3, 250) arrives from Lafayette County C-1 High School in Higginsville, Missouri, where he was a First Team All-State selection in both 2024 and 2025 and earned All-Conference and All-District honors three straight years (2023-2025). Burns helped the Huskers to three consecutive conference and district championships (2022-2024). A four-year varsity letterman in football (2022-2025) and three-year letterman in both basketball and track, Burns is a National Honor Society member and A Honor Roll student. The agriculture business major is also involved in FFA, FBLA, FCCLA, Science Club, Choir, and NHS while volunteering with local youth football and community service projects.
HIGGINSVILLE LANES BOWLING RESULTS
High Scorers for March 6 - 12
Warrensburg man facing kidnapping and weapon charges in Lafayette County
Mar 3, 2026 LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Mo - A Warrensburg man is facing multiple charges in Lafayette County after holding three people against their will with a knife.
Commissioners meet with Special Road Districts
Monica Ritter, Lafayette County Northern Commissioner, made the following statement on her Facebook page last Wednesday regarding recent meetings with Special Road Districts to discuss the local use tax ballot issue.