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Family Photos, Military Medals And Personal Keepsakes Recovered After Troy Storage Unit Burglary
An Elsberry man remains in custody after deputies say he broke into an ex-girlfriend’s storage unit in Troy and stole more than $3,500 worth of belongings, including family keepsakes and military medals.

John Eads
May 222 min read


Moscow Mills Man Accused Of Barricading Himself Inside Home After Crowbar Assault
A Moscow Mills man remains jailed on a $50,000 cash-only bond after a domestic assault investigation escalated into a barricaded standoff Wednesday night in Lincoln County.

John Eads
May 223 min read


Winfield Motorcyclist Injured In Hwy 47 Crash Near Millstone Lake Drive
Emergency crews responded to a crash involving a motorcycle and passenger car Thursday evening at Hwy 47 and Millstone Lake Drive in Winfield. A 51-year-old Winfield man was transported to Mercy Hospital St. Louis with moderate injuries.

John Eads
May 212 min read


One Fatality Confirmed Following Overnight Rollover Crash In Troy
One person was killed following a fiery overnight rollover crash along Hwy 47 near Woodcrest Dr in Troy early Wednesday morning.

John Eads
May 201 min read


Use Tax, Immigration Enforcement, And Road Costs Take Center Stage In Troy
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.

John Eads
May 194 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


Standing-Room-Only Crowd, Multiple Removals And Heated Moments Highlight Winfield Board Meeting
A standing-room-only crowd filled Winfield City Hall Thursday night as tensions escalated throughout the Board of Aldermen meeting, leading to multiple residents being removed, repeated interruptions from the crowd, ongoing microphone concerns, and a closed session involving personnel discussions surrounding a longtime city employee.

John Eads
May 163 min read


Video Allegedly Shows Child With Autism Being Assaulted Outside Moscow Mills Home
Cellphone video allegedly captured a violent encounter involving a nine-year-old child with autism outside a Moscow Mills residence, leading to a felony assault charge.

John Eads
May 152 min read


Lincoln County Commissioners Approve New Pay Scale Structure, Hear Extension Updates During May 14 Meeting
Lincoln County Commissioners approved a new county employee pay scale structure, heard updates from University of Missouri Extension representatives, and discussed ongoing software concerns in the Collector’s Office during the May 14, 2026 meeting.

John Eads
May 152 min read


Troy Man Charged With Felony Domestic Assault Following Early Morning Disturbance
A Troy man was charged with felony domestic assault after officers responded to an early morning disturbance Thursday in Troy.

John Eads
May 142 min read


County Market Theft Report In Winfield Ends Without Charges After Alcohol Located Inside Store
A theft report at County Market in Winfield ended without charges after the alcohol was later found inside the store, according to CAD notes and statements obtained by Lincoln CountyWatch.

John Eads
May 142 min read


Public Comment Returns, Vacant Alderman Position Discussion Scheduled For Tonight’s Winfield Meeting
Public comment is scheduled to return during tonight’s Winfield Board of Aldermen meeting as officials are also expected to discuss the vacant Ward 2 alderman position.

John Eads
May 141 min read


Missing 5-Year-Old Girl In Troy Found Safe
Authorities in Troy confirmed that 5-year-old Evangeline “Evy” Weber, who was reported missing Thursday morning, has been located safe following an urgent search involving law enforcement and the community.

John Eads
May 142 min read


School Bus Catches Fire in Winfield; No Injuries Reported
Winfield school bus catches fire on N Ethlyn Rd; no injuries and no children were on board.

John Eads
Apr 271 min read


100 MPH, No Plate, Straight to the Woods — O’Fallon Man’s Run Ends in Lincoln County
O’Fallon man arrested after 100 mph motorcycle chase in Foley ends with crash and foot pursuit into the woods.

John Eads
Apr 232 min read


Driver Seriously Injured After Crossing Median, Hitting School Bus Head-On on Hwy 61
Crash involving school bus and car on Hwy 61 in Moscow Mills leaves three injured; crews remain on scene.

John Eads
Apr 232 min read


Winfield Board of Aldermen Meeting Recap: Public Comment Returns, Street Repairs Debated, Policy Changes Approved
Winfield BOA meeting brings back public comment, debates road repairs, and addresses resident concerns after late-night letter issue.

John Eads
Apr 224 min read


Hook, Line, and Tracker: Woman Arrested After Taking Bait Trailer
Woman arrested after taking GPS-tracked trailer in Moscow Mills, leading deputies straight to her location.

John Eads
Apr 212 min read
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