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Brianna Marie Bense booking photograph following her arrest in Lincoln County, Missouri.

Brianna Marie Bense booking photograph following her arrest in Lincoln County, Missouri.

Domestic Dispute Spills Into Street as Knives Fly, Children Caught in the Middle

Arrests & Public Safety

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Troy Walmart Cleared as Bomb Squad Responds to Active Investigation

Troy Walmart Cleared as Bomb Squad Responds to Active Investigation

Troy Walmart Cleared as Bomb Squad Responds to Active Investigation

7 hours ago

Tractor-Trailer Rollover Closes Hwy. 61 to One Lane; Search Continues for Missing Driver

Tractor-Trailer Rollover Closes Hwy. 61 to One Lane; Search Continues for Missing Driver

Tractor-Trailer Rollover Closes Hwy. 61 to One Lane; Search Continues for Missing Driver

Jul 30

Law enforcement crime scene tape blocks access to a residence on Pinewood Drive in Winfield, Missouri, following the conclusion of an hours-long barricaded subject incident and officer-involved shooting.

Law enforcement crime scene tape blocks access to a residence on Pinewood Drive in Winfield, Missouri, following the conclusion of an hours-long barricaded subject incident and officer-involved shooting.

Winfield Man Killed Following Hours-Long Barricaded Incident, Officer-Involved Shooting

Jul 29

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Events Happening in Lincoln County

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Tue, Aug 11
Winfield Foley Fire Protection District — Board Meeting
Winfield Foley Fire Protection District
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Aug 11, 2026, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Winfield Foley Fire Protection District, 3931 State Hwy 47, Winfield, MO 63389, USA
The Winfield Foley Fire Protection District Board meets monthly to discuss district operations, fire services, and public safety matters.
Multiple Dates
Tue, Aug 11
Elsberry — Board of Aldermen Meeting
Elsberry City Hall
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Aug 11, 2026, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Elsberry City Hall, 201 Broadway St, Elsberry, MO 63343, USA
Elsberry city leaders meet monthly to discuss local business, projects, and matters impacting residents.
Multiple Dates
Wed, Aug 12
Lincoln County — Fire Protection District Board Meeting
Lincoln County Fire Protection District
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Aug 12, 2026, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lincoln County Fire Protection District, 700 E Cherry St, Troy, MO 63379, USA
The Lincoln County Fire Protection District Board meets monthly to discuss district operations, fire services, and public safety matters.

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Brianna Marie Bense booking photograph following her arrest in Lincoln County, Missouri.

Brianna Marie Bense booking photograph following her arrest in Lincoln County, Missouri.

Domestic Dispute Spills Into Street as Knives Fly, Children Caught in the Middle

A Winfield domestic dispute escalated into a physical confrontation involving kitchen knives, with one knife traveling across the street before deputies took Brianna Marie Bense into custody.

FROM THE VAULT

Featured image displaying the Lincoln CountyWatch Vault archive door with the title Vault File #001: Winfield Mayor Altercation and the tagline See the evidence. Decide for yourself.

Featured image displaying the Lincoln CountyWatch Vault archive door with the title Vault File #001: Winfield Mayor Altercation and the tagline See the evidence. Decide for yourself.

Vault File #001

Jul 21

Enter The Vault

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SCHOOLS & LOCAL SPORTS

Lincoln CountyWatch back-to-school supply comparison featuring Silex R-I, Elsberry R-II, Lincoln County R-III and Winfield R-IV school districts.

Lincoln CountyWatch back-to-school supply comparison featuring Silex R-I, Elsberry R-II, Lincoln County R-III and Winfield R-IV school districts.

Pencils, Paper and Plenty More: Comparing Lincoln County’s School Supply Lists

2 hours ago

Purler Wrestling training facility in Moscow Mills, Missouri, where a lawsuit alleges a teenage camper was sexually assaulted during a 2024 summer wrestling camp.

Purler Wrestling training facility in Moscow Mills, Missouri, where a lawsuit alleges a teenage camper was sexually assaulted during a 2024 summer wrestling camp.

Purler Wrestling Accused Of Failing To Protect Teen Camper In Lincoln County Lawsuit

Jul 31

Looking Ahead: Meetings, School Updates, and Local Sports Across Lincoln County (May 4–10, 2026)

Looking Ahead: Meetings, School Updates, and Local Sports Across Lincoln County (May 4–10, 2026)

Looking Ahead: Meetings, School Updates, and Local Sports Across Lincoln County (May 4–10, 2026)

May 3

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COMMUNITY

Fuel Card Concerns Lead to State Audit in Bellflower, Raise Questions About What Happened in Silex

Fuel Card Concerns Lead to State Audit in Bellflower, Raise Questions About What Happened in Silex

Fuel Card Concerns Lead to State Audit in Bellflower, Raise Questions About What Happened in Silex

3 days ago

Ameren’s Proposed Lincoln County Battery Storage Facility Draws Another Public Hearing

Ameren’s Proposed Lincoln County Battery Storage Facility Draws Another Public Hearing

Ameren’s Proposed Lincoln County Battery Storage Facility Draws Another Public Hearing

5 days ago

Community Comes Together to Give Winfield a New First Impression

Community Comes Together to Give Winfield a New First Impression

Community Comes Together to Give Winfield a New First Impression

Jul 27

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BUSINESS

Gateway Taxi Is Back on the Road With a New Number, Expansion Plans Ahead

Gateway Taxi Is Back on the Road With a New Number, Expansion Plans Ahead

Gateway Taxi Is Back on the Road With a New Number, Expansion Plans Ahead

2 days ago

Purler Wrestling training facility in Moscow Mills, Missouri, where a lawsuit alleges a teenage camper was sexually assaulted during a 2024 summer wrestling camp.

Purler Wrestling training facility in Moscow Mills, Missouri, where a lawsuit alleges a teenage camper was sexually assaulted during a 2024 summer wrestling camp.

Purler Wrestling Accused Of Failing To Protect Teen Camper In Lincoln County Lawsuit

Jul 31

Silex Native Nicholas Fleming Publishes Debut Novel

Silex Native Nicholas Fleming Publishes Debut Novel

Silex Native Nicholas Fleming Publishes Debut Novel

Jul 23

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Storms, Sirens, and Safety: What Lincoln County Residents Need to Know

Storms, Sirens, and Safety: What Lincoln County Residents Need to Know

Storms, Sirens, and Safety: What Lincoln County Residents Need to Know

May 4

Two Storms Hit Lincoln County; Overnight Damage Flips Trailer, Drives Billboard Into Home

Two Storms Hit Lincoln County; Overnight Damage Flips Trailer, Drives Billboard Into Home

Two Storms Hit Lincoln County; Overnight Damage Flips Trailer, Drives Billboard Into Home

Apr 18

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