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.

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 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.

The Lincoln County Dialysis Center in Troy will remain closed Monday after an early morning fire response. Patients have been rescheduled for treatment Tuesday.

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.

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

Lincoln County road crews are advancing paving, drainage and maintenance projects while continuing cleanup following weekend storms that brought down trees across the county.

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.

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.

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.

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.

One person was killed following a fiery overnight rollover crash along Hwy 47 near Woodcrest Dr in Troy early Wednesday morning.

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.

A Troy man was charged with felony domestic assault after officers responded to an early morning disturbance Thursday in Troy.