News
A Valentine's Love Story: Troy Couple Are Each Other's Everything
One might venture to guess that Callie Luetkenhaus experienced love at first sight when she and Caleb Vega first met as toddlers. But whether it was love at their first meeting or not, the connection and chemistry was instantaneous.
Judge Sentences Zenk to 7 Years
ST. CHARLES – After Circuit Judge Michael Fagras revoked Hailey Zenk’s probation, sending her to prison for seven years, the 19-year-old was overwhelmed with panic. “What do you mean! What…
Justus Appointed Chair of Ag Committee
JEFFERSON CITY – After spending his first term as a member of the Agriculture Committee, Doyle Justus was appointed its chair days after beginning his second two-year stint in the Missouri House of Representatives.
Whitbey Appeals Sodomy Conviction
TROY – After being sentenced to 210 years in prison on 14 counts of statutory sodomy Christopher Whitbey’s attorneys have filed an appeal … sort of.
Zenk's Probation Hearing Scheduled for Monday
ST. CHARLES – Monday morning, a St. Charles County judge may have another chance to choose between “justice with mercy” and plain-old justice at Hailey Zenk’s probation revocation hearing.
Elsberry man killed in altercation (updated version)
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following story was updated at 3:15 p.m. with additional information from the Lincoln County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. ELSBERRY – A custody exchange turned deadly Monday afternoon after…
Troy BOA Fail to Repeal Ethics Ordinance
TROY – A Troy Alderman failed in his attempt to overturn a controversial Code of Ethics policy one month after telling another alderman to shut up during a contentious argument over filling a vacant seat on the board.
County Seeking Half-Cent Sales Tax for Sheriff's Department
LINCOLN COUNTY – With a sharp decline in the number of federal inmates housed at the Lincoln County Jail, Sheriff Rick Harrell is convinced his department is on the brink of a financial crisis.
Roberts Hearing: 'A Bunch of Bulls***'
TROY – A bunch of bulls***.
Old Monroe Blackhawks 4-H Club Flies Again
OLD MONROE - This year Lincoln County has added a new 4-H club to the county.