Lincoln County

Amended lawsuit accuses party’s host of drugging driver
Host of party that preceded fatal car crash on Highway 79 accused of serving car’s driver food, drink, laced with marijuana and cocaine Gregory Orear General Manager/Editor TROY – The…
Lincoln County Health Department continues WIC contract
TROY – The Lincoln County Health Department recently announced a contract continuance to provide WIC services for federal fiscal year 2026 has been signed with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a special supplemental nutrition program providing services to pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children up to their 5th birthday based on nutritional risk and income eligibility.

Elsberry woman arrested for hitting man with car
Gregory Orear General Manager/Editor ELSBERRY – The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department arrested an Elsberry woman Wednesday who admitted she hit a man with her car who she claims previously brandished…

A Lincoln County Journal Investigation: What really happened at a party preceding fatal accident
Journal reviews body cam footage regarding sheriff’s department response to party on Hwy. C with 200-300 minors, one of which caused a fatal accident that killed four people, prompting lawsuit…

Intoxicated defendant bites bailiff while being removed from courtroom
Gregory Orear General Manager/Editor TROY – A Moscow Mills man with a pair of outstanding warrants appeared in court Thursday morning allegedly intoxicated while drinking an alcoholic beverage prior to…

Lincoln County sports organization for children with disabilities is growing
LINCOLN COUNTY - In a society filled with various youth athletic leagues, local parents noticed a significant void for children with disabilities.

Witts recognized as Lincoln Co. Farm Family
SEDALIA ― Tyler Witt and family of Lincoln County were among the families honored during the 68th annual Missouri Farm Family Day, Aug. 11 at the Missouri State Fair.

Two lawsuits settled in Hwy. 79 accident
According to settlement, families of four fatalities, unborn child, split $100K insurance policy; sheriff’s department, homeowners attorney file for dismissal Gregory Orear General Manager/Editor ST. CHARLES – A St. Charles…
Old Threshers hosting annual event this weekend
ELSBERRY - Make plans now as the 56th Annual Lincoln County Old Threshers is in full swing.

Woman awakens to find stranger standing between her, children’s bedroom
By Gregory Orear General Manager/Editor LINCOLN COUNTY – A Lincoln County mother woke up to a terrifying sight Wednesday night when she found a man she didn’t know in her…
