June 5, 2026
April 2026
MoDOT announces nightly lane/ramp closures, rolling stops on I-70
Crews will be conducting various nightly lane closures along the Interstate 70 corridor near downtown Kansas City from Monday, April 13 until Friday, April 17. The lane closures will be…
SFHS holds third quarter awards assembly
Santa Fe High School held their third quarter awards assembly on Wednesday, April 1.
Remembering Roger “Dan” Riley
Last June, George Thomas Cullom Post 60 was honored to present to Roger “Dan” Riley with a certificate for 75 years of continuous membership. During the visit for the certificate…
Santa Fe StuCo members attend MASC state convention
On March 19-21, students from Santa Fe High School travelled to Branson to participate in the Missouri Association of Student Councils State Convention. This event brings together more than 1,000 student leaders from schools throughout Missouri for a three-day convention. Highlights include guest speakers, student-led workshops and breakout sessions, a dance, campaigning and election of state officer schools, scholarships and
Lafayette County answers questions about Senior Real Estate Tax Credit
Missouri Commissioners passed an ordinance authorizing a property tax credit pursuant to Senate Bill 190 and Senate Bill 756 and § 137.1050, RSMo. to provide property tax relief on senior citizens’ primary residence on April 2nd, 2025, as Ordinance #25-01. The County has compiled answers to frequently asked questions regarding the status of the Senior Real Estate Tax Credit, its implementation requirements, and the potential effects on taxpayers and local districts.
Waverly Police Department receives grant from MFA Oil Foundation
The Waverly Police Department is proud to announce it has been awarded a $1,200 grant from the MFA Oil Foundation to support the development of a local emergency disaster and mass casualty response trailer. The funding will be used to purchase critical supplies that will be housed within the trailer and deployed during large-scale emergencies.
Gilbert Ellis Roepe
Gilbert Ellis Roepe, 81, of Concordia, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City, Mo.
Travis Wyatt ‘Monkey’ Poff
Travis Wyatt “Monkey” Poff, 6, of Waverly, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Waverly.