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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


Dialysis Center to Resume Treatments Tuesday Following Early Morning Fire Response in Troy
The Lincoln County Dialysis Center in Troy will remain closed Monday after an early morning fire response. Patients have been rescheduled for treatment Tuesday.

John Eads
Jul 202 min read


Search Warrant Leads to Arrest of Troy Man Following Knife Incident
A Troy man remains in custody after authorities say he chased another individual with a curved knife before Troy Police executed a search warrant at his residence several days later.

John Eads
Jul 144 min read


Questions Remain Following Lincoln County Fair Online Ticketing Concerns
Questions remain after some Lincoln County Fair attendees reported concerns involving online ticket purchases, payment processing and entry procedures during the 2026 fair.

John Eads
Jul 145 min read


Lincoln County Road Projects Move Forward as Crews Continue Storm Cleanup
Lincoln County road crews are advancing paving, drainage and maintenance projects while continuing cleanup following weekend storms that brought down trees across the county.

John Eads
Jul 143 min read


Illinois Man Charged After Allegedly Fleeing Highway 61 Crash That Left One Seriously Injured
An Illinois man faces a felony charge after authorities say he rear-ended a vehicle on Highway 61, fled on foot and was found approximately two hours later more than two miles from the crash.

John Eads
Jul 143 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


MoDOT Details $18.8 Million Route 47 Project as Construction Prepares to Begin
A strong crowd gathered in Hawk Point as MoDOT outlined construction phases, safety improvements, road closures and traffic impacts for the $18.8 million Route 47 project between Hawk Point and Troy.

John Eads
Jul 135 min read


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


Five for the Week: What to Know Across Lincoln County | July 13–19
The Lincoln County Fair, Route 47 widening plans and government meetings in Troy, Elsberry and Moscow Mills are among five things residents may want to follow this week.

John Eads
Jul 135 min read


Death Investigation, Large Police Response Draw Attention In Troy Neighborhood
An early-morning death investigation on Oak Forest Drive was followed by a large law enforcement response on nearby Shingle Oak Court. Authorities have not confirmed whether the events are connected.

John Eads
Jul 103 min read


GPS Data, Rental Car Records Lead to Arrest in Elsberry Vape Shop Shooting
A suspect is now in custody after investigators linked him to the December armed robbery and shooting inside an Elsberry vape shop that left an employee shot in the back.

John Eads
May 272 min read


Lincoln County Coroner Identifies 22-Year-Old Killed In Hwy 47 Crash Near Troy
A 22-year-old man was killed early Saturday morning following a serious crash along Hwy 47 near Two Pine Drive in Troy as emergency crews shut down the roadway for several hours.

John Eads
May 241 min read


One Fatality Confirmed Following Overnight Rollover Crash In Troy
One person was killed following a fiery overnight rollover crash along Hwy 47 near Woodcrest Dr in Troy early Wednesday morning.

John Eads
May 201 min read


From Corporate America to Recovery Leadership: Inside the Troy Dream Center
The Troy Dream Center is expanding its impact in Lincoln County, helping individuals rebuild their lives through a structured recovery program led by Emil Moore.

John Eads
May 193 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


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 Man Charged With Felony Domestic Assault Following Early Morning Disturbance
A Troy man was charged with felony domestic assault after officers responded to an early morning disturbance Thursday in Troy.

John Eads
May 142 min read
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