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Two Wanted Felons at Center of Moscow Mills Search Now Face Drug Trafficking Charges
The two people U.S. Marshals originally went to arrest during an April search in Moscow Mills now face drug trafficking charges of their own. The same search previously led to a third felony case.

John Eads
Aug 234 min read


Fentanyl, Meth and Firearms Found During Arrest of Wanted Felons in Moscow Mills
A U.S. Marshals operation to arrest two wanted felons at a Moscow Mills home led to the discovery of fentanyl, methamphetamine and two firearms — and a separate felony case against Trent M. Canady.

John Eads
Aug 183 min read


Houston Homes Releases 53 New Homesites at Majestic Lakes in Moscow Mills
Houston Homes is opening 53 new homesites in Phase 3D of Majestic Lakes in Moscow Mills, expanding the community with new walk-out and in-grade options.

John Eads
Aug 132 min read


Can You Hear Me Now? Moscow Mills Talks Growth, Streets and City Business
Moscow Mills aldermen moved development, street and infrastructure projects forward during an otherwise quiet August meeting — where hearing the discussion remained a challenge.

John Eads
Aug 124 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 74 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


Tractor-Trailer Rollover Closes Hwy. 61 to One Lane; Search Continues for Missing Driver
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.

John Eads
Jul 302 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


Sprinkler System, Aggressive Fire Attack Help Prevent Larger Loss At Moscow Mills Apartments
About 15 firefighters, a working sprinkler system and an aggressive overnight attack helped prevent a second-alarm apartment fire in Moscow Mills from becoming a much larger loss.

John Eads
Jul 93 min read


First-Degree Murder Charges Refiled in Resurrected Lincoln County Homicide Case
Prosecutors have refiled first-degree murder and armed criminal action charges against Russell Morgan Woods regarding a fatal 2019 shooting in Moscow Mills, prompting successive judicial recusals in Lincoln County Circuit Court.

John Eads
Jul 13 min read


Behlmann Dealership Owner Charged In Moscow Mills Assault Case
A Highway 61 confrontation that continued into a Moscow Mills parking lot has resulted in a felony assault charge against Behlmann Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram owner Douglas Kohnen.

John Eads
Jun 43 min read


Moscow Mills Man Accused Of Barricading Himself Inside Home After Crowbar Assault
A Moscow Mills man remains jailed on a $50,000 cash-only bond after a domestic assault investigation escalated into a barricaded standoff Wednesday night in Lincoln County.

John Eads
May 223 min read


From Coffee to Community: Local Effort Supports Children Impacted by Incarceration
Golden Brew Coffee is partnering with Golden Roads to support children impacted by incarceration through a new menu item and upcoming community fundraiser.

John Eads
May 32 min read


Flames Break Through Roof in Moscow Mills Structure Fire
Emergency crews are on scene of a structure fire in Moscow Mills with flames visible through the roof near Main St and E 4th St.

John Eads
May 21 min read


Man Killed After E-Bike Struck by Pickup on U.S. 61 Near Moscow Mills
A Moscow Mills man has been identified after a fatal crash involving an e-bike and a pickup truck on U.S. 61 early Saturday morning.

John Eads
May 21 min read


Hook, Line, and Tracker: Woman Arrested After Taking Bait Trailer
Woman arrested after taking GPS-tracked trailer in Moscow Mills, leading deputies straight to her location.

John Eads
Apr 212 min read


Two Storms Hit Lincoln County; Overnight Damage Flips Trailer, Drives Billboard Into Home
Downed power lines and snapped utility pole reported in the Old Monroe area during the earlier storm.

John Eads
Apr 182 min read


Moscow Mills Man Arrested After Children Disclose Abuse, Bruising Documented
A Moscow Mills man faces felony child abuse charges after a school disclosure led to an investigation and arrest in Lincoln County.

John Eads
Jan 162 min read


Prosecutors: Thousands of Files Recovered in Lincoln County Child Pornography Case
A Lincoln County man remains held without bond as investigators review thousands of files in an ongoing child exploitation case.

John Eads
Jan 142 min read
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