Lincoln County News

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.

A tractor-trailer rollover on Hwy. 61 southbound near John Creech Rd. has reduced traffic to one lane while crews search for the missing driver and unload the trailer before recovery operations.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

An Elsberry man is facing multiple felony charges after a handgun, wallet and cash were stolen from an unlocked vehicle on Highway B and the victim's debit card was later used at two local gas stations.

Silex native Nicholas J. Fleming has published his debut psychological thriller, Unfriendly Secrets, marking a major milestone as a local author with a second book already in the works.

Lincoln County commissioners received updates on road projects, the Old Monroe bridge, Human Resources and the August election during a brief meeting Tuesday morning.

A display of 79 purple flags near the Lincoln County Fairgrounds during Fair Week honored Lincoln County residents lost to opioid overdoses and raised awareness about the continuing impact of addiction.

The Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri has welcomed York, a second facility dog that will provide comfort and emotional support to children during forensic interviews and other services.

What really happens behind the scenes at the Lincoln County Fair? Lincoln CountyWatch spent an evening riding with Coroner Dan Heavin, visiting emergency crews, backstage areas, volunteers and the livestock barns to discover the people who make Fair Week possible.

Explore Vault File #001, the complete investigative archive surrounding the Winfield Mayor Altercation. Review surveillance video, body-worn camera recordings, investigative records, witness statements and official documents in one organized location.

The Lincoln County Dialysis Center in Troy will remain closed Monday after an early morning fire response. Patients have been rescheduled for treatment Tuesday.

Winfield Mayor Nicole Hanson opens up about the Playoffs II incident, months of silence, rebuilding public trust and the challenges facing the city.

From judges and first responders to elected officials, local leaders shared their favorite Lincoln County Fair memories and traditions, highlighting the community spirit that brings neighbors together each summer.

A Troy man remains in custody after authorities say he chased another individual with a curved knife before Troy Police executed a search warrant at his residence several days later.

Questions remain after some Lincoln County Fair attendees reported concerns involving online ticket purchases, payment processing and entry procedures during the 2026 fair.