June 5, 2026
March 2026
Counties facing reclassification
Lafayette County Commissioners are beginning preliminary work and getting questions answered from the State Auditor’s office as they prepare to navigate the changes of being reclassified as a thirdclass county, Southern Commissioner Michael Brown remarked in a recent Facebook post.
The Santa Fe Times set to get a glow-up
A new, easier to read, version of The Santa Fe Times will be hitting the streets and landing in subscribers’ mailboxes soon.
Frances Kay Toms
Frances Kay Toms, 86 of Higginsville, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Ridge Crest Nursing Center in Warrensburg.
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 eatin 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.
Use IRS Free File to file your return at no cost
With the April 15 deadline approaching, use IRS Free File to conveniently file your return at no cost For 2026, eight private- sector partners are offering guided tax software products through IRS Free File to taxpayers with an Adjusted Gross Income of $89,000 or less in 2025.
Hall named HHC Team Member of the Month
Kim Hall, of Concordia
Auditor issues compilation of law enforcement federal forfeiture reports
On March 17, Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick released his office’s compilation of 2025 federal forfeiture reports. Law enforcement agencies that participate in the federal asset forfeiture system must file information regarding federal seizures and proceeds with the State Auditor’s Office.
TWA: Excuse me mister, that’s our Airplane!
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Lady Chiefs fall to Kingsville in opener
The Lady Chiefs of Santa Fe took on the Kingsville Lady Tigers in Alma last Friday night in Softball, and the game would only be decided in a long extra inning affair going a lengthy nine innings.
SF baseball drops home opener
Spring is in the air, and once again it is time for Santa Fe Spring Sports. The Chiefs Baseball team held it’s first action of the season at home on Dalton Wilkinson Field against the Kingsville Tigers, who were fresh off a Final Four appearance in Class One Basketball just a few days prior. KHS was 6 and 14 last year and Santa Fe was 1 and 16.