Lincoln County
Six-year-old girl survives multiple dog bites
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the first of a two-part series about a dog attack injured a six-year-old Lincoln County girl, Kennedy Hudson. In next week’s issue, the Hudson family discuss their advocacy work on dog bites and attacks.
Merkel surrenders, posts bond
TROY – A former Lincoln County sheriff’s deputy accused of lying under oath resulting in the murder conviction of an innocent man turned himself in today a week after being charged with felony perjury. Michael Allen Merkel, 44, surrendered during a bond reduction hearing Tuesday afternoon.
Redemption Ranch Expands, Dedicates Buildings
WINFIELD – Redemption Ranch is growing with last week’s ribbon cutting and dedication of a new building that sleeps up to 48 people at the sprawling event venue.
Lincoln Co. Eclipses 2024 Traffic Fatality Total
LINCOLN COUNTY – One year after a stark decrease in traffic fatalities, Lincoln County added two more in the last week to push the 2025 pace back to a possible record high.
Report: Missouri lagging behind in children's health
Missouri ranked in the bottom third of all states for children’s health, according to a report released Monday — due in part to a high rate of child and teen deaths.
Hawk Point Police Officer Facing Multiple DWI Charges
HAWK POINT - A Hawk Point police officer has been prohibited from driving while on duty but remains actively employed as he faces multiple driving while intoxicated charges.
A New Nominee for The Auction Hall of Fame
As soon as I saw it, I knew it had to be mine.
Deutsch Indicted by Grand Jury On Three Felonies
TROY – A Lincoln County grand jury Wednesday indicted a foster mother to more than 200 children accused of “systemic” child abuse and even allegations of trading a child for a monkey.
'A win-win for everyone': New county initiative strives to lessen waste, help others
A new initiative connecting financially-strapped patients with much needed but unused diabetic supplies recently started in Lincoln County. While diabetes a chronic disease with no cure, impacting millions and can lead to possibly fatal consequences, insulin can be a critical treatment tool, but it can also be expensive.
'Excited': County Collector, Assessor move into former bank
TROY - Increased access and more space are the primary reasons for a major move for the Lincoln County Assessor and Collector’s offices to the former Bank of America building.“Staffs in each office are excited about the larger space and the accessibility that the public will have,” said Kevin Bishop, the county’s assessor.The offices officially opened for business in their new location on April 21. Last year, the county finalized the purchase, located on Highway 47 in Troy for $2.1 Million.