The Lawson Review

11/15/2025

2026-2027 Scholarship Application The Missouri State Fair and the Youth in Agriculture Committee are accepting applications for Youth in Agriculture scholarships for Missouri high school seniors graduating in 2026. APPLY Youth in Agriculture Hometown Support Support Youth in Agriculture by making a....

11/15/2025

Donald Aaron Axtell, 36, Excelsior Springs, has been charged with felony statutory r**e in the second degree, possession of child po*******hy and furnishing pornographic material to a minor. The Clay County Prosecutor’s Office announced the charges Friday, Nov. 14. The court issued a warrant and set bond at $100,000. The defendant is currently in custody in the Excelsior Springs Police Department. He will be transferred to the Clay County Detention Center. www.mycouriertribune.com/associate-youth-pastor-charged-with-alleged-sex-crimes-against-teen/

11/14/2025

Progress!

11/14/2025

Reminder for the 4-H Officer Training, this coming Sunday, November 16, starting at 1:30 pm in Richmond, at the Eagleton Center.

11/14/2025

TRAFFIC ALERT: Overnight lane closures on WB I-70 at U.S. 40 and Sterling Rd in Jackson County for pavement work, Nov. 19-20

JACKSON COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will be conducting overnight lane closures on westbound I-70 at U.S. 40 and Sterling Rd for pavement work beginning on Wed., Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. until Thurs., Nov. 20 at 6 a.m. All work is weather permitting.

Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. Work zones can also be short-term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway.

For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at www.modot.org/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on X, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity/. MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online for workzone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636).

11/13/2025

Crash Responders Urge Motorists to Slow Down, Move Over: "It's the Law"
Gov. Mike Kehoe declares National Crash Responder Safety Week is Nov. 17-21

Every day on Missouri highways, first responders risk their lives within feet of fast-moving traffic. From law enforcement and tow operators to Missouri Department of Transportation crews and EMS personnel, these men and women face danger so others can make it home safely. This week, with a declaration from Gov. Mike Kehoe, Missouri will join the nation in marking the 10th anniversary of National Crash Responder Safety Week (Nov. 17–21), honoring those who protect drivers and reminding everyone to slow down and move over.

"Crash Responder Safety Week is not only a time to honor those who protect us on the road, but also to recognize that safe driving choices do save lives,” said MoDOT Safety and Emergency Management Director Chris Englebrecht. “As we near the end of 2025, we are at risk of surpassing last year’s roadway fatalities total, which would break the multi-year trend of declining fatalities in our state. While this should be alarming for all drivers, this situation is especially dangerous for our emergency responders and everyone who works on and alongside our state’s roadways. With this in mind – and as we honor our crash responders this week – we continue to ask all drivers in Missouri to slow down, move over and remain alert when approaching an incident.”

According to the Federal Highway Administration, traffic incidents are among the leading causes of death for emergency responders nationwide. In 2024, Missouri emergency responders handled more than 136,000 crashes, with over 950 fatalities reported on state roadways. Missourians rely on approximately 33,000 trained professionals, including MoDOT personnel, who respond to thousands of roadway emergencies each month.

Missouri’s Move Over law requires drivers to either change lanes or slow down when approaching stationary MoDOT, law enforcement or other emergency vehicles with flashing lights on. To help protect those who protect us, all 50 states enforce some form of the Move Over law. Additional information about Crash Responder Safety Week is available at savemolives.com.

11/13/2025

TRAFFIC ALERT: Overnight ramp and lane closures on U.S. 50 at MO 291 in Lee’s Summit for pavement work, Nov. 14

JACKSON COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will be conducting pavement operations on U.S. 50 at MO 291 resulting in overnight ramp and lane closures. All work is weather permitting. See below for traffic modifications:
Fri., Nov. 14 (TOMORROW) from 9 p.m. until Sat., Nov. 15 at 12 a.m.
Lane closures on U.S. 50 WB from MO 291 NB to 3rd St.
Ramp CLOSED at MO 291 SB to WB U.S. 50.
Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. Work zones can also be short-term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway.
For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at www.modot.org/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on X, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity/. MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online for workzone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636).

11/13/2025

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11/13/2025

A 35-year-old woman is dead after she was struck by a car in a suspected hit-and-run crash Wednesday evening in Excelsior Springs, Missouri.

According to the Excelsior Springs Police Department, just before 6 p.m. Wednesday, officers were called to the area of West 132nd Street and Fredericksburg Road on reports of a body in the roadway.

When officers arrived, they reported finding a woman dead on the shoulder of the road.
The woman has since been identified as 35-year-old Mary Levingston of Kansas City, Missouri.

Initial investigations reveal Levingston died of blunt force trauma, which police say is consistent with being hit by a car.

At this time, no suspect has been identified, and the incident is being investigated as a hit-and-run.

11/13/2025

TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane and ramp closure on EB I-435 at SB U.S. 169 in Clay County for bridge rehab, Nov. 17-18



CLAY COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will be performing a bridge rehabilitation, resulting in various traffic modifications, on northbound U.S. Route 169 at EB Interstate 435. Motorists may experience delays. All work is weather permitting.

Monday, November 17 until Tuesday, November 18 from 8 am until 3 pm each day

Ramp (loop) closed from SB U.S. 169 to EB I-435
EB I-435 right lane closed at the U.S.169 interchange
Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. Work zones can also be short-term, temporary lane closures at make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway.

For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at www.modot.org.kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on X, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity/. MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online for workzone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636).