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From Hawk Point To Winfield: What Lincoln County Residents Should Know About Local ICE Agreements
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.

John Eads
May 164 min read


Stolen Zero-Turn Mower Investigation Leads To Arrest After GPS Alert
A stolen zero-turn mower hidden near Fountain N Lakes subdivision was recovered after investigators used GPS tracking and trail camera footage, leading to a felony charge against Brandon Christopher Hauk.

John Eads
May 162 min read


Video Allegedly Shows Child With Autism Being Assaulted Outside Moscow Mills Home
Cellphone video allegedly captured a violent encounter involving a nine-year-old child with autism outside a Moscow Mills residence, leading to a felony assault charge.

John Eads
May 152 min read


Troy Disturbance Ends With Five Arrests After Truck Nearly Strikes Person, Police Say
A disturbance in Troy Tuesday night led to five arrests after police say a truck nearly struck someone, property was damaged, and several people interfered with officers attempting to make arrests. Charges range from assault and property damage to resisting arrest and interfering with first responders.

John Eads
May 133 min read


Lincoln County Authorities Say Moscow Mills Man Wanted Following Child Sex Crime Investigation
A Moscow Mills man is wanted in Lincoln County after felony child sex crime charges were filed. Authorities have issued a $300,000 cash-only warrant.

John Eads
May 72 min read


Man Arrested After Allegedly Attacking Hospital Staff at Mercy Lincoln in Troy
A Moscow Mills man was arrested after allegedly assaulting hospital staff inside Mercy Lincoln Hospital in Troy. Charges include two counts of fourth-degree assault.

John Eads
May 42 min read


Looking Ahead: Meetings, School Updates, and Local Sports Across Lincoln County (May 4–10, 2026)
A full look at what’s happening this week across Lincoln County, including local meetings, school schedules, and high school sports in Troy, Winfield, Silex, and Elsberry.

John Eads
May 33 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


Driver Seriously Injured After Crossing Median, Hitting School Bus Head-On on Hwy 61
Crash involving school bus and car on Hwy 61 in Moscow Mills leaves three injured; crews remain on scene.

John Eads
Apr 232 min read
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