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$10,000 Bond Set After Winfield Man Accused of Violating Protection Order, Sending Threats
A Winfield man is in custody after authorities say he violated a court-issued order of protection and sent a series of threatening text mess

John Eads
Feb 92 min read


Highway 47 Reopens After Vehicle-Horse Crash Near Hickory Hill Drive
A crash involving a vehicle and a horse temporarily shut down Highway 47 near Winfield Saturday evening. Authorities say no life-threatening

John Eads
Feb 72 min read


Police Pursuit From Wright City Ends Near Hwy 47 After Barricade, School Security Alert Issued
A police pursuit that began in Warren County ended near Highway 47 after the vehicle became barricaded, prompting a large multi-agency law-e

John Eads
Feb 63 min read


Troy Man Accused of Turning Water Back On, Locking City Meter
What began as a routine city water shutoff in Troy escalated into criminal charges after service was restored without authorization and a pe

John Eads
Feb 62 min read


Troy Landlord Charged After Breaking In, Assaulting Victim, and Kidnapping Him in Vehicle Trunk
A Troy landlord is facing felony charges after allegedly breaking into a residence, assaulting a tenant, and forcing the victim into the tru

John Eads
Feb 52 min read


Troy Man Jailed After Domestic Incident Leaves Woman Injured
A Troy man is in custody after a domestic incident inside a residence left an adult female injured and prompted a law enforcement response M

John Eads
Feb 42 min read


Police Detail Violent Domestic Assault in Winfield; O’Fallon Man Taken Into Custody
An O’Fallon man is in custody on a $25,000 cash-only bond following a violent domestic assault investigation in Winfield that involved stran

John Eads
Feb 42 min read


Foot Chase, Firearms, and Multiple Warrants: Troy Traffic Stop Escalates Quickly
A Troy man remains in custody on a $15,000 cash-only bond after a traffic stop escalated into a foot chase and felony charges involving fire

John Eads
Feb 22 min read


This Week in Lincoln County: School Schedules, Ballot Measures, and Public Safety
School schedule changes, public meetings, ballot updates, and road closures — here’s what’s happening this week across Lincoln County.

John Eads
Feb 23 min read


Domestic Assault Charge Filed After Troy Police Respond to Forsythe Circle Incident
Troy Police arrested a man after responding to a reported domestic disturbance on Forsythe Circle and documenting visible injuries.

John Eads
Jan 302 min read


City of Troy Names Major Dustyn Tienter as Next Police Chief
The City of Troy has named Major Dustyn Tienter as its next Chief of Police following approval by the Troy Board of Aldermen.

John Eads
Jan 282 min read


“Hands Around the Neck”: Deputies Arrest Winfield Man in Domestic Assault Case
Deputies arrested a Winfield man after documenting eye injuries and a reported chokehold during a domestic disturbance in Troy.

John Eads
Jan 272 min read


From Plows to Paramedics: How Lincoln County Is Preparing for Incoming Snow
Lincoln County crews are preparing as snow moves in today, with roads, EMS, and EMA staging resources ahead of worsening conditions.

John Eads
Jan 243 min read


Troy Woman Charged After Credit Card Used Following Visit to Local Pet Groomer
Charges have been filed after a Troy customer reported unauthorized credit card charges following a visit to a local pet grooming business.

John Eads
Jan 232 min read


Homeowner Watching Live Cameras Helps Lead to Two Arrests in Winfield Burglary
Two people were arrested in a Winfield burglary after a homeowner’s live surveillance alerted authorities, court records show.

John Eads
Jan 222 min read


QuikTrip, YMCA, and Infrastructure Take Center Stage at Lincoln County Commission Meetings
QuikTrip interest, YMCA planning, water infrastructure, and public safety funding dominated this week’s Lincoln County meetings.

John Eads
Jan 224 min read


Winfield Incident Involving AK-Style Rifle Prompts Multi-Agency Response
An AK-style rifle, a St. Louis woman, and a Winfield investigation—here’s what authorities have confirmed so far.

John Eads
Jan 213 min read


Troy Police Arrest Woman After Domestic Argument Turns Physical
A Troy woman faces a felony domestic assault charge after an argument allegedly escalated into violence involving a metal cup.

John Eads
Jan 212 min read


Winfield Bar Disturbance Involving Mayor and Off-Duty Officers Under Prosecutor Review
A disturbance involving city officials at a Winfield bar remains under review as investigators and prosecutors assess the incident.

John Eads
Jan 202 min read


Troy Middle School Lockdown Lifted After Investigation Finds No Current Threat
An anonymous report led to a lockdown at Troy Middle School. Authorities say no credible threat was found and students safely resumed their

John Eads
Jan 202 min read
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