A reported assault outside The Barracks led to an arrest, accusations of attempted biting and kicking officers, and four misdemeanor charges against a Troy woman who has since been released from custody.

Early voting begins Oct. 20, with extended Wednesday hours and two Saturday mornings. County Clerk Kenneth Schulte shares voting locations, mail ballot reminders and key deadlines.

A Troy man faces two felony domestic assault charges after a woman was found crying and struggling to breathe following an alleged attack.

Officers lost sight of a speeding sedan during a late-night Troy pursuit, then found a Chrysler still hot minutes later. Witness tips, uneven headlights and burnt brakes helped connect the car to the chase.

A missing checkbook and checks cashed at two banks have led to five forgery counts and three felony stealing counts against Erica Baldwin. The new Troy case is separate from charges previously covered by Lincoln CountyWatch.

Commissioners restored a second Highway Department foreman position as Lincoln County prepares for upcoming road work. Here’s a recap of the Sept. 29 meeting.

From Wednesday’s job fair to Saturday’s citywide yard sale, here are five things to know around Lincoln County this week.

The Troy McDonald’s is closed Saturday after an overnight fryer fire. No one was injured, and the owner hopes to reopen Sunday.

A woman reported finding a storage unit opened under her account after she had removed Joshua Caleb Stevens’ access. Her debit card was billed for months, and Stevens now faces two misdemeanor charges.

Lincoln County commissioners approved $23,932 for an initial groundwater test near Foley. They also discussed residents’ questions about Ameren’s proposed battery storage project while awaiting a fuller report from emergency management.

A traffic stop on U.S. 61 became a four-minute pursuit reaching nearly 100 mph before an overturned pickup brought traffic on Route C down to one lane. The driver is now in custody and facing seven charges.

Seven fake $20 bills marked for motion picture purposes were used during two trips to the Troy Walmart. Jennifer Faye Helderman is now in custody facing two felony forgery charges.

The Troy Area Chamber of Commerce has named Jennifer Jeni Sherbanenko its new executive director. The Chamber will introduce Sherbanenko during a community open house Sept. 22 in Troy.

A child was repeatedly found away from his Troy home over eight months. After the 10th documented incident, his father was arrested and charged with felony child endangerment.

Multiple witnesses recorded a confrontation that left a woman with a head injury and a Troy man facing a felony assault charge. Rex Stacey Truesdell remains in the Lincoln County Jail.

Troy planners tackled a busy development agenda, including QuikTrip plans, a proposed 120-day data center moratorium and potential changes to the city’s Planning and Zoning Code.

Lincoln County officials discussed what could come next as data centers, solar farms and battery storage projects expand across the region, while also working through roads, facilities and other county business.

A Troy man is being held without bond on 10 felony charges involving a child under 14, including multiple counts of first-degree statutory rape and sodomy.

A false 911 report claiming two people had been shot inside the Troy Walmart prompted an evacuation and multi-agency response. Officers thoroughly searched the store before it reopened.

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.