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Two Wanted Felons at Center of Moscow Mills Search Now Face Drug Trafficking Charges
The two people U.S. Marshals originally went to arrest during an April search in Moscow Mills now face drug trafficking charges of their own. The same search previously led to a third felony case.

John Eads
59 minutes ago4 min read


Argument Turns Violent as Woman Is Dragged, Kicked and Stomped in Lincoln County
A woman was dragged into a hallway, kicked and repeatedly struck during an assault in Lincoln County. Mark Hipes is now in custody facing a felony domestic assault charge.

John Eads
2 hours ago2 min read


Woman Accused of Breaking Into Winfield Home, Taking Vehicle
A vehicle disappeared from a Winfield garage after a key was taken from inside the home, then reappeared hours later. Kaitlyn Rose Young now faces two felony charges.

John Eads
3 days ago3 min read


From the Big Screen to the Checkout Line: Fake Movie Money Leads to Forgery Charge
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.

John Eads
3 days ago3 min read


Fentanyl, Meth and Firearms Found During Arrest of Wanted Felons in Moscow Mills
A U.S. Marshals operation to arrest two wanted felons at a Moscow Mills home led to the discovery of fentanyl, methamphetamine and two firearms — and a separate felony case against Trent M. Canady.

John Eads
5 days ago3 min read


New Leadership at Troy Chamber as Jennifer Sherbanenko Takes Executive Director Role
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.

John Eads
5 days ago3 min read


Child Repeatedly Found Away From Home, 10th Report Leads to Felony Charge
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.

John Eads
5 days ago4 min read


Winfield Moves Duplex Plans Forward as City Tackles Business Across Town
Plans for two new duplexes are moving forward in Winfield as aldermen tackle wastewater improvements, city finances, equipment repairs and other business across town.

John Eads
Aug 144 min read


Teen Reported Missing as Suspected Arson Investigated After Winfield Mobile Home Fire
A 17-year-old is missing as authorities investigate a suspected arson at a Winfield mobile home. No one was found inside, and the Missouri State Fire Marshal is investigating.

John Eads
Aug 143 min read


Houston Homes Releases 53 New Homesites at Majestic Lakes in Moscow Mills
Houston Homes is opening 53 new homesites in Phase 3D of Majestic Lakes in Moscow Mills, expanding the community with new walk-out and in-grade options.

John Eads
Aug 132 min read


Troy Man Accused of Punching, Choking Woman in Assault Caught on Video
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.

John Eads
Aug 133 min read


Growing Pains: Troy Weighs QuikTrip, Data Centers and What Comes Next
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.

John Eads
Aug 133 min read


Growth on the Horizon: Lincoln County Weighs Data Centers, Solar and What Comes Next
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.

John Eads
Aug 134 min read


AMBER Alert Ends With Child Safe in Elsberry, Mother Charged With False Report
An AMBER Alert ended with a 1-year-old child safe in Elsberry after police determined the child was never inside the vehicle. The child’s mother now faces two false-report charges.

John Eads
Aug 123 min read


Can You Hear Me Now? Moscow Mills Talks Growth, Streets and City Business
Moscow Mills aldermen moved development, street and infrastructure projects forward during an otherwise quiet August meeting — where hearing the discussion remained a challenge.

John Eads
Aug 124 min read


Vehicle Traveling Approximately 100 MPH Before Crash With Law Enforcement Vehicle Near Hawk Point
A vehicle traveling approximately 100 mph collided with a law enforcement vehicle near Hawk Point early Wednesday, sending one vehicle roughly 200 yards into a cornfield. No injuries were reported.

John Eads
Aug 122 min read


Driver Seriously Injured After MoDOT Truck Rolls Over Near Silex
A MoDOT truck driver suffered serious injuries after the truck traveled off Route E and overturned near Silex. The crash temporarily closed the roadway as emergency crews responded.

John Eads
Aug 122 min read


Quarters to Chaos: Budget, Water Disputes Boil Over as Sheriff’s Office Responds
A heated Silex Board of Aldermen meeting brought disputes over the city budget, water service and a fifth alderman into the open before the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded.

John Eads
Aug 118 min read


Domestic Dispute Spills Into Street as Knives Fly, Children Caught in the Middle
A Winfield domestic dispute escalated into a physical confrontation involving kitchen knives, with one knife traveling across the street before deputies took Brianna Marie Bense into custody.

John Eads
Aug 114 min read


Pencils, Paper and Plenty More: Comparing Lincoln County’s School Supply Lists
Lincoln CountyWatch priced school supply lists from Troy, Winfield, Silex and Elsberry to compare what Lincoln County families could spend getting students ready for the 2026-27 school year.

John Eads
Aug 115 min read
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