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Who’s Responsible if Millcreek Goes Wrong? A Resident Pushes for Written Protections
A Lincoln County resident is asking regulators to make Millcreek’s safety commitments enforceable. Earlier responses and subsequent public updates outline progress on emergency planning, while Lincoln CountyWatch awaits additional clarification.
John Eads
3 days ago4 min read
What Ameren Agreed To—and What Lincoln County Still Wants Answered About Millcreek
Recent meetings with Ameren brought progress on Millcreek emergency planning, responder training and communications. Thursday’s commission meeting covered those developments, remaining questions and public comment from resident Toby Collier.
John Eads
Oct 94 min read
Residents Press Lincoln County Commission for Action as Mill Creek Questions Mount
Lincoln County residents pressed commissioners for more action surrounding Ameren’s proposed Mill Creek Energy Center, including another public meeting and renewed consideration of planning and zoning.
John Eads
Sep 165 min read
Sheriff Staffing, Emergency Sirens, School Safety and Development Highlight County Commission Meeting
Lincoln County officials discussed deputy staffing, aging emergency sirens, new school safety resources, floodplain development and ongoing road projects during the Aug. 6 County Commission meeting.
John Eads
Aug 76 min read
Winfield Man Killed Following Hours-Long Barricaded Incident, Officer-Involved Shooting
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.
John Eads
Jul 294 min read
More Residents Are Asking Questions As Lincoln County Meeting Tackles Water, Fair Preparations
Lincoln County commissioners discussed the regional water project, emergency preparations for the county fair and the upcoming delinquent tax sale as more residents continue asking questions at public meetings.
John Eads
Jul 104 min read
Mayor Vetoes Troy City Budget, Calls for Reconsideration on Employee Raises
Troy Mayor Quentin Laws has officially vetoed the newly approved city budget over disparities in employee pay raises. Read the full breakdown of his request to the Board of Aldermen.
John Eads
Jul 22 min read
Troy Board of Aldermen Approves Fiscal Year 2027 Budget in Split Vote
The Troy Board of Aldermen approved the fiscal year 2027 budget in a 4-2 vote, establishing a split-tier wage increase for city personnel following citizen comments regarding police staffing and administrative procedures.
John Eads
Jul 15 min read
Use Tax, Immigration Enforcement, And Road Costs Take Center Stage In Troy
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.
John Eads
May 194 min read
Storms, Sirens, and Safety: What Lincoln County Residents Need to Know
EMA Director Quentin Laws breaks down tornado warnings, flood risks, and how Lincoln County residents should prepare for severe weather.
John Eads
May 43 min read
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