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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


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


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


Silex Native Nicholas Fleming Publishes Debut Novel
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.

John Eads
Jul 232 min read


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

John Eads
Jul 222 min read


Behind the Scenes: Discovering the Heart of the Lincoln County Fair
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.

John Eads
Jul 219 min read


Dialysis Center to Resume Treatments Tuesday Following Early Morning Fire Response in Troy
The Lincoln County Dialysis Center in Troy will remain closed Monday after an early morning fire response. Patients have been rescheduled for treatment Tuesday.

John Eads
Jul 202 min read


Winfield Mayor Breaks Silence On Playoffs Incident, Talks Rebuilding Trust And City's Future
Winfield Mayor Nicole Hanson opens up about the Playoffs II incident, months of silence, rebuilding public trust and the challenges facing the city.

John Eads
Jul 177 min read


Beyond the Badge, Bench and Boardroom: Local Leaders Share Their Favorite Fair Traditions
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.

John Eads
Jul 174 min read


Search Warrant Leads to Arrest of Troy Man Following Knife Incident
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.

John Eads
Jul 144 min read


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

John Eads
Jul 145 min read


Lincoln County Road Projects Move Forward as Crews Continue Storm Cleanup
Lincoln County road crews are advancing paving, drainage and maintenance projects while continuing cleanup following weekend storms that brought down trees across the county.

John Eads
Jul 143 min read


Illinois Man Charged After Allegedly Fleeing Highway 61 Crash That Left One Seriously Injured
An Illinois man faces a felony charge after authorities say he rear-ended a vehicle on Highway 61, fled on foot and was found approximately two hours later more than two miles from the crash.

John Eads
Jul 143 min read


Moscow Mills Addresses Cat Colonies, Property Concerns and Infrastructure Needs
Moscow Mills leaders approved new regulations for free-roaming cat colonies while addressing Old Town property concerns, park plans, street improvements and major city infrastructure needs.

John Eads
Jul 135 min read


MoDOT Details $18.8 Million Route 47 Project as Construction Prepares to Begin
A strong crowd gathered in Hawk Point as MoDOT outlined construction phases, safety improvements, road closures and traffic impacts for the $18.8 million Route 47 project between Hawk Point and Troy.

John Eads
Jul 135 min read


Lincoln County Recorder’s Office Announces Fee Increase Beginning Aug. 28
Lincoln County residents will see a $2 increase in recording fees and marriage license costs beginning Aug. 28, according to the Recorder of Deeds Office.

John Eads
Jul 132 min read


Candy, Community and Fair Traditions Fill Troy Streets During 2026 Lincoln County Fair Parade
Candy, community and fair traditions filled the streets of Troy as the 2026 Lincoln County Fair Parade brought large crowds, local organizations, first responders and decorated entries together ahead of fair week.

John Eads
Jul 135 min read
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