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Troy city administrator seeks to engage community, see area thrive
TROY - Public service has always resonated deeply for James Knowles III. In fact, it’s one of the reasons he accepted the position of Troy’s city administrator, a role that had been vacant for nearly two decades.

Winfield Man Charged With Rape Days After Completing Prison Program for Prior Assault Conviction
TROY – Four months after pleading guilty to strangling a woman, authorities arrested a Winfield man Monday for raping a different woman nearly a year ago.

Downtown restaurant, bar damaged in overnight fire
Investigator unsure of fire’s cause at Honky Tonk; fire chief said there’s significant water, smoke damage to Main Street building By Gregory Orear General Manager/Editor TROY – A downtown Troy…

Flood warnings issued for Cuivre River
Despite recent onslaught of rains, NWS records 2025 is actually on the drier side By Gregory Orear General Manager/Editor LINCOLN COUNTY – Six consecutive days of rain, including two of…

Fair a little too exciting
The 64th annual Lincoln County Fair has come and gone, but not without some excitement.


Local ninja coach returns for 15th season on NBC show
Jamie Rahn has always been a go-getter and enjoys pushing limits in order to be the best version of himself. One way he strives to reach new heights is by appearing on “American Ninja Warrior,” a sports and entertainment reality television show.

Silex nursing home closing in August
Time is of the essence for 47 residents of a Silex 24-hour nursing facility set to permanently close.Recently, residents got notification that the Silex Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, licensed for 60 beds, will shutdown on Aug. 31.“We're devastated to see another nursing home close.

Lincoln County Fair: Anything but dull
TROY - The 64th annual Lincoln County Fair certainly proved to be a memorable one for the right, and sometimes wrong reasons.