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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.

John Eads
Aug 114 min read


Pencils, Paper and Plenty More: Comparing Lincoln County’s School Supply Lists
Lincoln CountyWatch priced school supply lists from Troy, Winfield, Silex and Elsberry to compare what Lincoln County families could spend getting students ready for the 2026-27 school year.

John Eads
Aug 115 min read


Troy Walmart Cleared as Bomb Squad Responds to Active Investigation
A false 911 report claiming two people had been shot inside the Troy Walmart prompted an evacuation and multi-agency response. Officers thoroughly searched the store before it reopened.

John Eads
Aug 113 min read


Gateway Taxi Is Back on the Road With a New Number, Expansion Plans Ahead
Gateway Taxi is back on the road with a new phone number after a recent disruption, while the locally owned 24/7 transportation service prepares to expand in Lincoln County.

John Eads
Aug 95 min read


Fuel Card Concerns Lead to State Audit in Bellflower, Raise Questions About What Happened in Silex
A state audit of Bellflower Fire Protection District is putting new attention on fuel receipts and disputed signatures discussed publicly in Silex months ago — and what happened afterward.

John Eads
Aug 86 min read


Troy Man Charged With 11 Felonies After Purse Stolen From Dollar General
A Troy man faces 11 felony stealing charges after a purse was taken from Dollar General and cards inside it were allegedly used or discarded around Troy.

John Eads
Aug 73 min read


Sheriff Staffing, Emergency Sirens, School Safety and Development Highlight County Commission Meeting
Lincoln County officials discussed deputy staffing, aging emergency sirens, new school safety resources, floodplain development and ongoing road projects during the Aug. 6 County Commission meeting.

John Eads
Aug 76 min read


Ameren’s Proposed Lincoln County Battery Storage Facility Draws Another Public Hearing
Lincoln County residents will get another chance to ask questions and testify about Ameren Missouri’s proposed 250-megawatt battery storage facility at an Aug. 26 hearing in Moscow Mills.

John Eads
Aug 64 min read


Family-Owned Troy Business Offers $15,000 Reward After Alleged $27,000 Trailer Fraud
A family-owned Troy business is offering a $15,000 reward after three dump trailers valued at approximately $27,000 were allegedly obtained through a fraudulent transaction. The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating.

John Eads
Aug 53 min read


Following Commission Meeting, Auditor, Treasurer Explain Gateway Payment Approval Process
Following questions raised during a recent County Commission meeting, Lincoln County Auditor Brenda Schulte and Treasurer Brenda O'Brien explained how the $123,043 Gateway payment moved through Lincoln County's approval process.

John Eads
Aug 24 min read


Developer Sues City of Troy, Seeks to Overturn Park Hills Phase 7 Zoning Decision
A long-running dispute over the proposed Park Hills Phase 7 apartment development has entered the courtroom as Rowles Company and STRAQR Properties VI LLC seek to overturn the City of Troy's zoning decision.

John Eads
Jul 313 min read


Purler Wrestling Accused Of Failing To Protect Teen Camper In Lincoln County Lawsuit
Purler Wrestling is facing a lawsuit in Lincoln County alleging the organization failed to protect a teenage camper who reported being sexually assaulted during a 2024 summer wrestling camp in Moscow Mills.

John Eads
Jul 313 min read


Moscow Mills Mayor Files Lawsuit Against City Alleging Sex Discrimination, Retaliation and Whistleblower Violations
Moscow Mills Mayor Lisa Meyer has filed a lawsuit against the City of Moscow Mills, alleging she was stripped of her authority after investigating alleged public bidding violations. The lawsuit includes claims of sex discrimination, retaliation and whistleblower violations.

John Eads
Jul 304 min read


Roy Crane Shares Vision For Growth, Public Safety And County Government Ahead Of August Primary
Republican candidate Roy Crane shares his positions on growth, public safety, planning and zoning, taxes, infrastructure and transparency ahead of the Aug. 4 Lincoln County Presiding Commissioner primary election.

John Eads
Jul 305 min read


Winfield Man Killed Following Hours-Long Barricaded Incident, Officer-Involved Shooting
An hours-long barricaded subject incident on Pinewood Drive in Winfield ended with an officer-involved shooting that left a 69-year-old man dead after authorities say he pointed a firearm at Missouri State Highway Patrol SWAT members.

John Eads
Jul 294 min read


Public Asked To Avoid Pinewood Drive Area As Active Barricaded Incident Continues
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the Pinewood Drive area in Winfield as the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol SWAT Team and multiple agencies respond to an active barricaded subject incident.

John Eads
Jul 292 min read


Lincoln County Names New Highway Director, Addresses Gateway Fraud Questions
Lincoln County commissioners announced a new Highway Department leadership structure, reviewed county projects and tax revenues, and answered questions about the Gateway Fiber payment fraud during Tuesday's meeting.

John Eads
Jul 284 min read


Troy Man Faces New Domestic Assault Charges While Out on Bond
A Troy man is back in custody after prosecutors say he assaulted the same victim while out on bond in a pending domestic assault case. He is being held on a $50,000 cash-only bond.

John Eads
Jul 283 min read


Hawk Point Man Charged After Traffic Stop Leads to 287(g) Immigration Arrest
A Hawk Point man is facing misdemeanor charges after a traffic stop in Lincoln County led to an immigration investigation through the Sheriff's Office's federal 287(g) partnership with ICE.

John Eads
Jul 273 min read


Community Comes Together to Give Winfield a New First Impression
More than 20 volunteers came together in Winfield to clean, landscape and restore the community's welcome sign, creating a refreshed first impression for residents and visitors entering the city.

John Eads
Jul 273 min read
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