Lincoln County

4-H hosting open house, signups
LINCOLN COUNTY - More than 95,000 members strong, Missouri 4-H is an active, dynamic organization of young people who are learning, growing, and preparing to be the leaders of today and tomorrow – making a real difference in their community, country, and world. 4-H gives young people the opportunities to gain leadership, citizenship, and life skills through fun and innovative hands-on activities.

And The Rains Came
ELSBERRY - For the second time in a week, a significant rainfall Saturday and Sunday caused widespread flash flooding in Elsberry, prompting a visit from the governor.

Lincoln County Residents Join National "Good Trouble Lives On" Day of Action
TROY - On Thursday, July 17, residents gathered in Troy as part of Good Trouble Lives On — a nationwide day of action honoring the life and legacy of civil rights activist Congressman John Lewis.

“I miss him. Every single day.”
Mother, law enforcement still looking for answers 34 years after Arlin Henderson disappeared from his Lincoln County home By Gregory Orear General Manager/Editor LINCOLN COUNTY – In many ways, Charles…

Two big rains lead to two flood warnings
LINCOLN COUNTY – Six consecutive days of rain, including two of the largest amounts recorded in 2025, has prompted multiple flash and river flood warnings in Lincoln County.

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.

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.
