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Emergency Crews Respond To Winfield Structure Fire As One Person Is Detained Near Scene
A large emergency response was seen Saturday afternoon near Hwy 79 and Hwy 47 in Winfield after reports of a structure fire with a confirmed patient at the scene.

John Eads
May 231 min read


Winfield Motorcyclist Injured In Hwy 47 Crash Near Millstone Lake Drive
Emergency crews responded to a crash involving a motorcycle and passenger car Thursday evening at Hwy 47 and Millstone Lake Drive in Winfield. A 51-year-old Winfield man was transported to Mercy Hospital St. Louis with moderate injuries.

John Eads
May 212 min read


Standing-Room-Only Crowd, Multiple Removals And Heated Moments Highlight Winfield Board Meeting
A standing-room-only crowd filled Winfield City Hall Thursday night as tensions escalated throughout the Board of Aldermen meeting, leading to multiple residents being removed, repeated interruptions from the crowd, ongoing microphone concerns, and a closed session involving personnel discussions surrounding a longtime city employee.

John Eads
May 163 min read


County Market Theft Report In Winfield Ends Without Charges After Alcohol Located Inside Store
A theft report at County Market in Winfield ended without charges after the alcohol was later found inside the store, according to CAD notes and statements obtained by Lincoln CountyWatch.

John Eads
May 142 min read


Public Comment Returns, Vacant Alderman Position Discussion Scheduled For Tonight’s Winfield Meeting
Public comment is scheduled to return during tonight’s Winfield Board of Aldermen meeting as officials are also expected to discuss the vacant Ward 2 alderman position.

John Eads
May 141 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


Vehicle Crashes Into Subway Along Highway 47 in Winfield
Emergency crews responded after a vehicle crashed into the Subway restaurant along Highway 47 in Winfield Saturday afternoon.

John Eads
May 91 min read


Looking Ahead: Meetings, School Updates, and Local Sports Across Lincoln County (May 4–10, 2026)
A full look at what’s happening this week across Lincoln County, including local meetings, school schedules, and high school sports in Troy, Winfield, Silex, and Elsberry.

John Eads
May 33 min read


School Bus Catches Fire in Winfield; No Injuries Reported
Winfield school bus catches fire on N Ethlyn Rd; no injuries and no children were on board.

John Eads
Apr 271 min read


Winfield Board of Aldermen Meeting Recap: Public Comment Returns, Street Repairs Debated, Policy Changes Approved
Winfield BOA meeting brings back public comment, debates road repairs, and addresses resident concerns after late-night letter issue.

John Eads
Apr 224 min read


Behind the Curtain: Man Found Hiding in Troy Building Tased After Bolt for the Door
Man found hiding in Troy building tased after trying to run as drugs and rifle are discovered inside.

John Eads
Apr 202 min read


Two Storms Hit Lincoln County; Overnight Damage Flips Trailer, Drives Billboard Into Home
Downed power lines and snapped utility pole reported in the Old Monroe area during the earlier storm.

John Eads
Apr 182 min read


100 MPH Pursuit Through Lincoln County Ends in Arrest of Peoria Man, $75K Cash-Only Bond
A Peoria, Illinois man is facing multiple felony charges after deputies say he led law enforcement on a 100 MPH pursuit through Lincoln Coun

John Eads
Mar 22 min read


Warrant Issued for Troy Man After Alleged $999 Tool Theft in Old Monroe
A warrant has been issued for a Troy man accused of stealing nearly $1,000 in Milwaukee tools from an Old Monroe business. Authorities have

John Eads
Feb 252 min read


$10,000 Bond Set After Winfield Man Accused of Violating Protection Order, Sending Threats
A Winfield man is in custody after authorities say he violated a court-issued order of protection and sent a series of threatening text mess

John Eads
Feb 92 min read


Highway 47 Reopens After Vehicle-Horse Crash Near Hickory Hill Drive
A crash involving a vehicle and a horse temporarily shut down Highway 47 near Winfield Saturday evening. Authorities say no life-threatening

John Eads
Feb 72 min read


Police Detail Violent Domestic Assault in Winfield; O’Fallon Man Taken Into Custody
An O’Fallon man is in custody on a $25,000 cash-only bond following a violent domestic assault investigation in Winfield that involved stran

John Eads
Feb 42 min read


“Hands Around the Neck”: Deputies Arrest Winfield Man in Domestic Assault Case
Deputies arrested a Winfield man after documenting eye injuries and a reported chokehold during a domestic disturbance in Troy.

John Eads
Jan 272 min read


Homeowner Watching Live Cameras Helps Lead to Two Arrests in Winfield Burglary
Two people were arrested in a Winfield burglary after a homeowner’s live surveillance alerted authorities, court records show.

John Eads
Jan 222 min read


Winfield Incident Involving AK-Style Rifle Prompts Multi-Agency Response
An AK-style rifle, a St. Louis woman, and a Winfield investigation—here’s what authorities have confirmed so far.

John Eads
Jan 213 min read
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