Government & Elections

Lincoln County residents will see a $2 increase in recording fees and marriage license costs beginning Aug. 28, according to the Recorder of Deeds Office.

The Lincoln County Fair, Route 47 widening plans and government meetings in Troy, Elsberry and Moscow Mills are among five things residents may want to follow this week.

Winfield aldermen addressed proposed public comment changes, a federal law enforcement agreement, city equipment repairs, water system updates and other municipal business during the July 9 meeting.

Lincoln County commissioners discussed the regional water project, emergency preparations for the county fair and the upcoming delinquent tax sale as more residents continue asking questions at public meetings.

Hawk Point aldermen discussed utility credits, pool billing changes, a local food pantry searching for a new home and an upcoming public meeting on the Route 47 widening project.

The Lincoln County Commission discussed data center concerns, a Sheriff's Office hiring freeze, road projects, opioid settlement funding and other county business during its July 7 meeting.

Lincoln CountyWatch examines public records, prosecutorial recusals and overlapping legal roles after the Winfield bar fight investigation was transferred to St. Charles County and ultimately declined.

MoDOT is launching a 1.1 million dollar nighttime paving project on Route 47 in Troy, but the work zone stops right before the worst stretch of the highway.

Troy Mayor Quentin Laws has officially vetoed the newly approved city budget over disparities in employee pay raises. Read the full breakdown of his request to the Board of Aldermen.

The Troy Board of Aldermen approved the fiscal year 2027 budget in a 4-2 vote, establishing a split-tier wage increase for city personnel following citizen comments regarding police staffing and administrative procedures.

An inside look at the 150-page investigative file, administrative suspensions, and rapid public works personnel changes following the December 2025 bar brawl involving Winfield municipal leadership and off-duty police officers.

"Fu** being the mayor! I don't care!" What began as a celebratory city awards banquet ended with an off-duty police officer choking Winfield's mayor unconscious in a local bar parking lot. In Part 1 of this exclusive four-part investigative series, Lincoln CountyWatch uses official surveillance logs and witness accounts to deliver a minute-by-minute breakdown of the midnight melee at Playoffs II. Read the full unedited account—free for a limited time.

When the Lincoln County Commission expanded random drug testing across departments, state law left top courthouse officials completely exempt. We went on the record with our local leaders to see who is stepping up to take a voluntary test.

Questions circulated online Saturday after multiple Troy Police officers were seen directing traffic at 7 Brew's grand opening. Troy Police confirmed the company, not taxpayers, is paying for the extra officers.

Lincoln County commissioners approved several policy changes this week involving travel reimbursements, employee drug testing, county vehicles and personnel policies as elected officials and department heads gathered for two commission meetings.

Questions surrounding public comment, a proposed ICE agreement, and the appointment of a new alderman are expected to draw attention during tonight's Winfield Board of Aldermen meeting.

The Lincoln County Republicans are inviting the community to a free family-friendly “Celebrate America 250” event June 28 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds featuring food, speakers, music, and activities.

A lawsuit filed against Lincoln County alleges a woman suffered serious injuries after a fall at the Lincoln County Courthouse and continues to require medical treatment.

A citizen-requested state audit gave the City of Elsberry a "Fair" rating and identified concerns involving police evidence tracking, utility billing, finances, and transparency.

The Troy Board of Aldermen debated a proposed ICE partnership agreement, revisited the city’s failed use tax proposal, discussed rising asphalt costs, and approved several ordinances during Monday night’s meeting.