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More Residents Are Asking Questions As Lincoln County Meeting Tackles Water, Fair Preparations
Lincoln County commissioners discussed the regional water project, emergency preparations for the county fair and the upcoming delinquent tax sale as more residents continue asking questions at public meetings.

John Eads
Jul 104 min read


Data Centers, Road Projects And Sheriff’s Hiring Freeze Headline County Meeting
The Lincoln County Commission discussed data center concerns, a Sheriff's Office hiring freeze, road projects, opioid settlement funding and other county business during its July 7 meeting.

John Eads
Jul 84 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


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


Taxpayer-Funded Traffic Control? Questions Swirl Around 7 Brew Grand Opening
Questions circulated online Saturday after multiple Troy Police officers were seen directing traffic at 7 Brew's grand opening. Troy Police confirmed the company, not taxpayers, is paying for the extra officers.

John Eads
Jun 272 min read


Lincoln County Officials Gather As Commission Approves Policy Changes During Busy Week
Lincoln County commissioners approved several policy changes this week involving travel reimbursements, employee drug testing, county vehicles and personnel policies as elected officials and department heads gathered for two commission meetings.

John Eads
Jun 263 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


Wanted Man Accused Of Fleeing Deputies Through Lincoln County Before Capture
A Lincoln County traffic stop turned into a pursuit through multiple rural roadways before ending in a foot chase and arrest. Jordan Lee Sanders now faces a felony charge after deputies say he fled from law enforcement Monday night.

John Eads
Jun 242 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


$125,000 Bond Ordered After Deputies Obtain Blood Draw Search Warrant
A Lincoln County crash investigation led deputies to obtain a blood draw search warrant after a Troy man allegedly left the scene, later drove past investigators on a UTV, and refused a breath test. He is now being held on a $125,000 cash-only bond.

John Eads
Jun 23 min read


GPS Monitoring Ordered After Violent Domestic Incident Erupts At Troy Home
A Troy man remains in custody after prosecutors say a domestic disturbance escalated into violence involving multiple alleged victims and children inside the residence.

John Eads
May 262 min read


Boats, BBQs And Bargains — The Story Behind Memorial Day Most Americans Forget
Before Memorial Day became boats, BBQs, and bargain sales, it began with grieving families decorating the graves of fallen soldiers after the Civil War.

John Eads
May 253 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


Arkansas Man Killed Following Fiery Crash After Reported Sexual Assault Call In Troy
A reported sexual assault call in Troy ended minutes later in a fiery rollover crash that killed a 25-year-old Arkansas man early Wednesday morning.

John Eads
May 202 min read


Use Tax, Immigration Enforcement, And Road Costs Take Center Stage In Troy
The Troy Board of Aldermen debated a proposed ICE partnership agreement, revisited the city’s failed use tax proposal, discussed rising asphalt costs, and approved several ordinances during Monday night’s meeting.

John Eads
May 194 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


Missing 5-Year-Old Girl In Troy Found Safe
Authorities in Troy confirmed that 5-year-old Evangeline “Evy” Weber, who was reported missing Thursday morning, has been located safe following an urgent search involving law enforcement and the community.

John Eads
May 142 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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