After more than 29 years serving Lincoln County, Highway Department Director Eric Tapley has announced his resignation. His final day will be June 20.

A citizen-requested state audit gave the City of Elsberry a "Fair" rating and identified concerns involving police evidence tracking, utility billing, finances, and transparency.

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.

Lincoln CountyWatch reviewed public 287(g) ICE agreements involving the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Hawk Point, and Winfield after questions emerged surrounding what the federal program actually allows local agencies to do — and what it does not.

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.

Lincoln County Commissioners discussed growing traffic concerns near Troy, Highway 47 closures, road projects, county equipment upgrades, and ongoing facility renovations during Tuesday’s meeting.

What started as another tense Silex Board of Aldermen meeting ended with officials laughing, talking, and seemingly trying to move the city forward together again.

The Silex Board of Aldermen postponed a water bill payment while discussing billing issues, leaks, and the need for a city budget during a May 6 meeting.

Silex aldermen meet for first time in months as city faces unpaid bills and risk of water shutoff by May 1.

Winfield BOA meeting brings back public comment, debates road repairs, and addresses resident concerns after late-night letter issue.

Elsberry police chief resigns, two officers leave, and interim chief named after closed session meeting.

Silex election ends in an 11–11 tie before one candidate withdraws, resolving the race without a runoff.

Elsberry officials respond to police department rumors as a closed session meeting is scheduled tonight.

Silex aldermen involved in roadside fight on April 7; both sides give different accounts, no charges filed.

School schedule changes, public meetings, ballot updates, and road closures — here’s what’s happening this week across Lincoln County.

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

A disturbance involving city officials at a Winfield bar remains under review as investigators and prosecutors assess the incident.

Lincoln CountyWatch spoke with the Assessor and Collector to explain property tax assessments, deadlines, and common questions.