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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
Aug 234 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
Aug 183 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


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


Ameren’s Proposed Lincoln County Battery Storage Facility Draws Another Public Hearing
Lincoln County residents will get another chance to ask questions and testify about Ameren Missouri’s proposed 250-megawatt battery storage facility at an Aug. 26 hearing in Moscow Mills.

John Eads
Aug 74 min read


Purler Wrestling Accused Of Failing To Protect Teen Camper In Lincoln County Lawsuit
Purler Wrestling is facing a lawsuit in Lincoln County alleging the organization failed to protect a teenage camper who reported being sexually assaulted during a 2024 summer wrestling camp in Moscow Mills.

John Eads
Jul 313 min read


Moscow Mills Mayor Files Lawsuit Against City Alleging Sex Discrimination, Retaliation and Whistleblower Violations
Moscow Mills Mayor Lisa Meyer has filed a lawsuit against the City of Moscow Mills, alleging she was stripped of her authority after investigating alleged public bidding violations. The lawsuit includes claims of sex discrimination, retaliation and whistleblower violations.

John Eads
Jul 304 min read


Sprinkler System, Aggressive Fire Attack Help Prevent Larger Loss At Moscow Mills Apartments
About 15 firefighters, a working sprinkler system and an aggressive overnight attack helped prevent a second-alarm apartment fire in Moscow Mills from becoming a much larger loss.

John Eads
Jul 93 min read


Highway 61 Crash Injured Four, Prompted Five Ambulance Response In Moscow Mills
A Highway 61 crash in Moscow Mills injured four people and prompted a large emergency response that included five ambulances. Lincoln County Ambulance District explains how major incidents involving multiple patients are handled.

John Eads
Jun 243 min read


Moscow Mills Man Accused Of Barricading Himself Inside Home After Crowbar Assault
A Moscow Mills man remains jailed on a $50,000 cash-only bond after a domestic assault investigation escalated into a barricaded standoff Wednesday night in Lincoln County.

John Eads
May 223 min read


Troy Disturbance Ends With Five Arrests After Truck Nearly Strikes Person, Police Say
A disturbance in Troy Tuesday night led to five arrests after police say a truck nearly struck someone, property was damaged, and several people interfered with officers attempting to make arrests. Charges range from assault and property damage to resisting arrest and interfering with first responders.

John Eads
May 133 min read
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