A confrontation at a hunting spot led to reported death threats, an attack on an occupied vehicle and a pursuit through dense woods. A helicopter and drones helped locate Zachariah Lee Hemmer, who remains in custody on a $50,000 cash-only bond.

In an exclusive interview from custody, Gary Steven Greeney Jr. says concerns about his father drove his repeated calls to dispatch. He acknowledges angry conversations but denies threats as he remains held on a $250,000 cash-only bond.

Silex City Clerk Kayla McNiff submitted her resignation in a Nov. 2 letter, saying she did not feel she received the flexibility needed to balance her city responsibilities with her children’s needs.

A seventh ambulance base near Hawk Point and an eighth ambulance are part of the $20 million Proposition EMS plan. Chief Ray Antonacci explains the proposed improvements, repayment timeline and how the district plans to maintain its current debt-service tax rate.

All Lincoln County R-III schools were briefly placed under the district’s Secure protocol following a possible social media threat. The precaution has been lifted, and all students and staff are safe.

A night spent setting up a deer stand ended with a woman knocked down, a damaged front door and lighter fluid sprayed around the entrance of a Moscow Mills home.

Missouri’s Cold Weather Rule begins Nov. 1, protecting eligible customers from heat-related utility shutoffs when freezing temperatures are forecast within 72 hours.

“I’m gonna do this all day,” Gary Greeney Jr. told a dispatcher. A complaint dispute and 27 calls in 73 minutes are now part of a felony harassment case.

A Troy man with five prior domestic-assault convictions remains in custody without bond after a threat to kill was recorded outside a home.

A child who heard screams and went downstairs to help was kicked in the chest during a confrontation over a cellphone. Deovione Moses faces three misdemeanor charges and is free on bond.

Residents requested a temporary pause on data centers and a citizen advisory committee for planning and zoning. Tuesday’s commission meeting also included road updates and October tax collection figures.

The Lincoln County Health Department has ended its dental services program, citing budget limitations and long-term priorities. Current patients will be contacted about their records and options for continuing care.

The Oct. 21 collision that closed Highway 47 at Allison Lane has led to a felony DWI charge against Robin Engelmeyer. A Winfield motorcyclist suffered serious injuries, and Engelmeyer remains in custody.

A newly filed account reveals how a Foley missing-person investigation led authorities to Michael Saettele’s remains beneath an attached shed and murder charges against his son.

Michael Saettele’s remains were found buried on his Foley property after a public appeal for information about his disappearance. His son, Richard Scott Saettele, is charged with first-degree murder and is being held without bond. The investigation remains ongoing.

The Council on Aging reported declining government support and growing demand during Thursday’s commission meeting. Commissioners also approved a sheriff’s office overtime change and reviewed water project options. Read the recap, browse photos and watch the full meeting.

Missouri regulators approved the Millcreek battery-storage project and Quinn Switching Station in Lincoln County. The agreement requires testing disclosures before battery installation, additional community information and ongoing reports to the state.

An April planning and zoning vote, an unsigned emergency-response agreement and calls for a Millcreek moratorium dominated Tuesday’s commission discussion. Read the recap, browse meeting photos and watch the full video.

Arguments over metal detectors and a proposed dress code dominated a tense Troy Board of Aldermen meeting. The board also approved an ICE agreement and housing proposals, including one decided by the mayor’s tiebreaking vote. Read the recap, browse photos and watch the full meeting.

Silex’s new city clerk, Kayla McNiff, joins Mayor Lynne Luckett to share plans for the October 24 Fall Festival. Free children’s activities, a parade, local vendors and live music bring a familiar tradition back for another generation.