June 5, 2026
Santa Fe Times News
Santa Fe R-X holds Town Hall
On Tuesday, March 24, approximately 150 people filled the Greg Prather Gymnasium at Santa Fe High School to learn more about the challenges facing Santa Fe, Lexington, Higginsville and other rural school districts across Missouri.
City of Waverly receives Blue Shield designation
On March 27, the City of Waverly announced that the Missouri Department of Public Safety has awarded Missouri Blue Shield designation to the city for 2026. This honor recognizes Missouri communities that demonstrate their commitment to enhancing public safety, investing in and supporting law enforcement and building partnerships between law enforcement and our community.
Santa Fe FFA teaches TL elementary students as part of Ag Ed on the Move
Third graders across Missouri are discovering how their lives are intertwined with agriculture through Missouri Farmers Care’s Agriculture Education on the Move™ (Ag Moves) this spring. Santa Fe FFA member educators are leading Trinity Lutheran elementary students through the 10-lesson Ag Moves experience to help them make connections to their food, fuel and farmers.
Corder VFW Post 4288 announces Patriot’s Pen, Voice of Democracy winners
The VFW is proud to support youth across our community through two national scholarship programs that encourage students to reflect on patriotism, service, and their role in our country’s future.…
Charges filed in case involving sexual contact between school employee, student
The Lafayette County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announces that criminal charges have been filed in connection with an investigation involving a school employee and an 18-yearold student.
Easter Coloring Contest now open
The 12th annual Santa Fe Times Easter coloring contest is now open to area kids age 12 & under!
Missing child incident in Waverly
On March 31, 2026, at approximately 8:48 p.m., the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a missing 6-year-old boy in Waverly. According to a release from the…
Man convicted of statutory rape sentenced
Lafayette County Prosecuting Attorney Kristen Hillbrener announces that Martin Constante, Jr, 38, of Lexington, Missouri was convicted on February 5 of two counts of statutory rape and one count of possession of child pornography, along with two other felonies.
County Commissioners discuss use tax ballot issue
A question regarding reallocation of the county’s use tax that will appear on the April 7 ballot was a topic of discussion at last week’s Lexington City Council meeting, a public hearing last Wednesday at the county courthouse, and a meeting of county mayors and County Commissioners last Thursday night at City Hall.
HCC to host area-wide Easter egg hunt
This Easter weekend, HCC Network is holding a “Hop Around the Block” Easter event for the communities they serve. Residents of Buckner, Carrollton, Concordia, Lexington and Waverly are invited to…