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Lincoln County Recorder’s Office Announces Fee Increase Beginning Aug. 28
Lincoln County residents will see a $2 increase in recording fees and marriage license costs beginning Aug. 28, according to the Recorder of Deeds Office.

John Eads
Jul 132 min read


Candy, Community and Fair Traditions Fill Troy Streets During 2026 Lincoln County Fair Parade
Candy, community and fair traditions filled the streets of Troy as the 2026 Lincoln County Fair Parade brought large crowds, local organizations, first responders and decorated entries together ahead of fair week.

John Eads
Jul 135 min read


Nighttime Repaving Scheduled for Route 47 West of Troy
MoDOT is launching a 1.1 million dollar nighttime paving project on Route 47 in Troy, but the work zone stops right before the worst stretch of the highway.

John Eads
Jul 53 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


Lincoln CountyWatch Follows Up: Which Elected Officials Are Willing To Take A Voluntary Drug Test?
When the Lincoln County Commission expanded random drug testing across departments, state law left top courthouse officials completely exempt. We went on the record with our local leaders to see who is stepping up to take a voluntary test.

John Eads
Jun 297 min read


Hawk Point Man Accused of Forced Entry, Smashed Video Cameras, and Assault in Early-Morning Rampage
An early morning domestic disturbance in Troy escalated into a terrifying home invasion, leaving security equipment destroyed and a victim violently assaulted.

John Eads
Jun 292 min read


Lincoln County Woman Accused Of Repeated 911 Calls Faces New Case
A Troy woman is facing an additional criminal case after emergency responders were dispatched eight times in 11 days for calls that resulted in repeated responses from ambulance, fire and law enforcement personnel across Lincoln County.

John Eads
Jun 262 min read


Pilot Injured After Helicopter Goes Down Near Troy
A helicopter pilot was injured after a helicopter went down shortly after takeoff near Aero Drive and Brake Road in Troy on Monday evening. The pilot was transported to a hospital and is reported to be stable.

John Eads
Jun 221 min read


Armed Robbery In Troy Leads To Multiple Arrests After Snapchat Setup
A Snapchat-arranged PlayStation meetup in Troy allegedly turned into an armed robbery involving multiple firearms. Two Hawk Point suspects are now in custody in Lincoln County.

John Eads
May 272 min read


Woman Accused Of Biting Man During Domestic Incident In Troy
A domestic disturbance in Troy ended with a woman accused of biting a man on the nose, resisting officers, and being taken to the Lincoln County Jail.

John Eads
May 182 min read


Preston Gebhart — Candidate for Troy Alderman, Ward 1 (April 2026)
Preston Gebhart is a candidate for Troy Alderman, Ward 1, in the April 7, 2026 municipal election.

John Eads
Jan 31 min read


Conor Martin — Candidate for Troy Alderman, Ward 2 (April 2026)
Conor Martin is a candidate for Troy Alderman, Ward 2, in the April 7, 2026 municipal election. Informational profile only.

John Eads
Dec 18, 20251 min read
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