August 18, 2026
Santa Fe Times News
Long term closure on I-70 planned near KC
Crews will be conducting lane closures on Interstate 70 eastbound and westbound between 25th St. and the U.S. Highway 40 and 31st St. interchange from Saturday, Feb. 28 until May 2026. The initial lane closures will be for the installation of barrier wall for the long-term closure. The long-term closure will be in place for bridge construction at Cleveland Ave., 27th St., Lister Ave., and Oakley Ave. as well as for other work relating to the Improve I-70 KC project.
News Brief
On Saturday, Feb. 28, Lafayette County residents are invited to the next meeting in a series of community outreach events hosted by the Lafayette County Commission. This event will be held at 7 Days Diner (108 NW 4th St.
Fitzgibbon Hospital to hold annual health fair
The annual Health Fair at Fitzgibbon Hospital will be held from 7 to 10 a.m., Friday, April 24, in the hospital’s atrium. This event provides easy access to numerous health screenings to help people “know their numbers” and is part of the hospital’s mission of “Improving the Health of our Community.”
McGarry inducted into CARB HoF
Forty-six years ago, Tom McGarry was a high school student just starting out his sprint racing career. It was a hobby that would continue throughout his lifetime; for about a dozen years he would race as a driver and for another 30+ years he would use his mechanical talents to help guide the team to victory.
Telehealth counseling for farmers available at no cost
Farming is more than a job. It is a way of life, and we know it brings both pride and pressure. Living and working on a farm or ranch can be isolating. When stress feels overwhelming, you don’t have to carry it alone.
Prom Dress Shoppe hours
The final day for the Prom Dress Shoppe (locatd at 16 W. 15th Street, Higginsville) will be Saturday, Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Online comment period now open for I-70 Environmental Assessment
MoDOT and the project team have completed an environmental study that investigated and identified improvements for the I-70: I-435 to I-470 corridor. The Environmental Assessment (EA) under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), evaluated potential impacts the proposed transportation improvements could have on the project area’s natural and manmade environment. The EA is available for review on the project web page at https://www.modot.org/ projects/interstate-70environmental-assessment- jackson-county
MoDOT crews to begin pothole repair
Punxsutawney Phil’s shadow may have signaled six more weeks of winter but that hasn’t stopped warmer weather in Missouri. MoDOT crews are taking this opportunity to focus on pothole repairs.
Today is final day to RSVP for SWCD open house
The Lafayette County Soil & Water Conservation District will host the annual open house on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The program will include Shelby Jenkins, MU Livestock Specialist, and Luke Skinner, NRCS Soil Scientist, who will present the Rainfall Simulator. The’winners of the 4th grade poster contest will be recognized. Lunch will be served by the SWCD board, past and present employees. The open house is free and open to the public. Come learn about conservation practices and cost-share opportunities available through the District. Please RSVP 660-584-8732 ext 3 by Friday, Feb. 27.