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What Ameren Agreed To—and What Lincoln County Still Wants Answered About Millcreek
Recent meetings with Ameren brought progress on Millcreek emergency planning, responder training and communications. Thursday’s commission meeting covered those developments, remaining questions and public comment from resident Toby Collier.

John Eads
Oct 94 min read


Customer Knocked Unconscious During Hawk Point Gas Station Argument
An argument with a gas station clerk escalated when another customer stepped in to calm the situation. Jeffrey Letson faces a felony assault charge and remains in custody on a $10,000 cash-only bond.

John Eads
Oct 72 min read


A New Manufacturer, a Nearly Full Jail and More Millcreek Questions: Inside Tuesday’s Commission Meeting
A manufacturer bringing approximately 50 jobs to Moscow Mills, limited space at the county jail and unresolved Millcreek safety questions led Tuesday’s commission meeting. Read the recap, browse meeting photos and watch the full video.

John Eads
Oct 75 min read


A Different Kind of Traffic in the I-70 Work Zone: Six Charges, No Bond
A construction-zone speeding stop on I-70 led to two arrests after Warrenton police reported finding suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine and Xanax. Caitlin Church faces six charges and remains in custody without bond.

John Eads
Oct 63 min read


GPS Monitoring Ordered After Violent Domestic Incident Erupts At Troy Home
A Troy man remains in custody after prosecutors say a domestic disturbance escalated into violence involving multiple alleged victims and children inside the residence.

John Eads
May 262 min read


Boats, BBQs And Bargains — The Story Behind Memorial Day Most Americans Forget
Before Memorial Day became boats, BBQs, and bargain sales, it began with grieving families decorating the graves of fallen soldiers after the Civil War.

John Eads
May 253 min read


Emergency Crews Respond To Winfield Structure Fire As One Person Is Detained Near Scene
A large emergency response was seen Saturday afternoon near Hwy 79 and Hwy 47 in Winfield after reports of a structure fire with a confirmed patient at the scene.

John Eads
May 231 min read


Woman Accused Of Biting Man During Domestic Incident In Troy
A domestic disturbance in Troy ended with a woman accused of biting a man on the nose, resisting officers, and being taken to the Lincoln County Jail.

John Eads
May 182 min read


Winfield Business Owner Accused Of Assault During Family Dispute
A Winfield business owner is facing multiple charges, including domestic assault and child endangerment, after deputies investigated a disturbance inside a Lincoln County home Saturday afternoon.

John Eads
May 182 min read


Fight Over Water Heater Lands Winfield Man In Jail On Child Abuse, Assault Charges
A Winfield man is facing multiple charges, including child abuse and domestic assault, after police say an argument over a water heater turned violent inside a residence Thursday evening.

John Eads
May 182 min read
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