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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


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


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


Winfield Man Killed Following Hours-Long Barricaded Incident, Officer-Involved Shooting
An hours-long barricaded subject incident on Pinewood Drive in Winfield ended with an officer-involved shooting that left a 69-year-old man dead after authorities say he pointed a firearm at Missouri State Highway Patrol SWAT members.

John Eads
Jul 294 min read


Public Asked To Avoid Pinewood Drive Area As Active Barricaded Incident Continues
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the Pinewood Drive area in Winfield as the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol SWAT Team and multiple agencies respond to an active barricaded subject incident.

John Eads
Jul 292 min read


Community Comes Together to Give Winfield a New First Impression
More than 20 volunteers came together in Winfield to clean, landscape and restore the community's welcome sign, creating a refreshed first impression for residents and visitors entering the city.

John Eads
Jul 273 min read


Vault File #001
Explore Vault File #001, the complete investigative archive surrounding the Winfield Mayor Altercation. Review surveillance video, body-worn camera recordings, investigative records, witness statements and official documents in one organized location.

John Eads
Jul 214 min read


Did The Conflict End At The County Line? Was St. Charles County Truly Independent?
Lincoln CountyWatch examines public records, prosecutorial recusals and overlapping legal roles after the Winfield bar fight investigation was transferred to St. Charles County and ultimately declined.

John Eads
Jul 58 min read


Behind Closed Doors: The Investigation and City Hall Shakeup
An inside look at the 150-page investigative file, administrative suspensions, and rapid public works personnel changes following the December 2025 bar brawl involving Winfield municipal leadership and off-duty police officers.

John Eads
Jul 116 min read


Inside the Chaos at Playoffs II: The Midnight Brawl That Involved Winfield’s Mayor and Two Off-Duty Officers
"Fu** being the mayor! I don't care!" What began as a celebratory city awards banquet ended with an off-duty police officer choking Winfield's mayor unconscious in a local bar parking lot. In Part 1 of this exclusive four-part investigative series, Lincoln CountyWatch uses official surveillance logs and witness accounts to deliver a minute-by-minute breakdown of the midnight melee at Playoffs II. Read the full unedited account—free for a limited time.

John Eads
Jun 298 min read


Winfield Business Owner Accused Of Assault During Family Dispute
A Winfield business owner is facing multiple charges, including domestic assault and child endangerment, after deputies investigated a disturbance inside a Lincoln County home Saturday afternoon.

John Eads
May 182 min read


Fight Over Water Heater Lands Winfield Man In Jail On Child Abuse, Assault Charges
A Winfield man is facing multiple charges, including child abuse and domestic assault, after police say an argument over a water heater turned violent inside a residence Thursday evening.

John Eads
May 182 min read


Robert Roskowske III — Candidate for Winfield Alderman, Ward 1 (April 2026)
Incumbent Robert Roskowske III is seeking another term as Winfield Alderman, Ward 1, in the April 7, 2026 municipal election.

John Eads
Jan 21 min read
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