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Troy resident accused of providing, preparing bogus insurance certificates
TROY - The Missouri Department Labor Fraud Unit charged a Troy man with filing false documents relating to worker’s compensation benefits connected to his roofing company.

‘I hate my own skin’
Foster, adopted children molested by Ronald Graham provide victim impact statements before he’s sentenced to 10 years in prison By Gregory Orear General Manager/Editor TROY – While stepping lightly, guided…

Silex youth vying for Athlete of the Year
SILEX - Lincoln County's very own nine-year-old, Hailynn McIntyre, is one step away from the semifinals of a national competition for Youth Athlete of the Year.
Tuesday morning accident claims 10th life in 2025
Two-car accident occurred on Highway W, northeast of Troy LINCOLN COUNTY – A two-car accident in rural Lincoln County claimed the life of a Troy woman Tuesday morning. According to…

Settlement reached in Hwy. 79 crash lawsuit
ST. CHARLES – The owner of the vehicle that killed Rachel Neldon and three other teenagers has reached a wrongful death settlement with two sets of parents whose children died in the 2023 accident.

Missouri becomes first state to repeal capital gains tax
A new Missouri income tax cut exempting profits from the sale of investments officially takes effect Thursday, along with smaller tax changes that will remove sales tax from diapers and feminine hygiene products.
Report: Election official turnover reaches new high
Election officials turned over at the highest rate in at least a quarter century during the last presidential election, according to new research from the Bipartisan Policy Center.

Lincoln Co. partners with Boone in inmate agreement
TROY - Up to 40 of Boone County’s pre-trial detainees are being temporarily housed at the Lincoln County Jail in an agreement made official last month.“This partnership among Missouri counties makes good use of existing space rather than asking taxpayers to fund costly new construction,” said Lincoln County Sheriff Rick Harrell. “It provides revenue that helps offset the cost of operating the jail and supports the broader mission of public safety in Lincoln County.

Troy man accused of performing sex act at Lincoln County campground
Arrest warrant issued for Nicholas Schell who allegedly walked naked into woman’s campsite before performing act By Gregory Orear General Manager/Editor TROY – A Lincoln County court issued an arrest…

19th annual rodeo shatters attendance record
TROY - For the 19th year in a row, the Troy FFA Alumni and Lincoln County Relay for Life Rodeo packed the stands at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds this past weekend with another record crowd.
