Mike Wood
‘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…
Journal Exclusive: Merkel adds Leah Chaney to defense team
Attorney who prosecuted Russ Faria twice for murder will defend former deputy accused of lying in both trials Gregory Orear General Manager/Editor TROY – A former Lincoln County sheriff’s deputy…
Graham enters Alford plea to sodomy charges
TROY – A St. Charles man who previously fostered dozens of children in Lincoln County entered an Alford plea Monday to four counts of sodomy.
Moscow Mills woman wanted for defrauding SNAP
Arrest warrant issued for Kristina Kilgore, 55, for falsely reporting income By Gregory Orear General Manager/Editor MOSCOW MILLS – A Lincoln County judge signed an arrest warrant last week for…
10 Counties – 9 Disqualified Candidates
CherryRoad Media investigation reveals 9 officials from 10 counties elected April 8 are unqualified to serve, according to state law By Gregory Orear Senior Editor/Cherry RoadMedia JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri…
Former Soccer League President Pleads Guilty to Felony Stealing
TROY – The former president of the Troy Soccer League recently pleaded guilty to felony theft charges but avoided jail time after agreeing to pay more than $30K in restitution and issue a formal apology.
Deutsch Indicted by Grand Jury On Three Felonies
TROY – A Lincoln County grand jury Wednesday indicted a foster mother to more than 200 children accused of “systemic” child abuse and even allegations of trading a child for a monkey.
Prosecutor Reviewing Elsberry Alderman Controversy
ELSBERRY – The Lincoln County Prosecutor’s Office is looking into reports regarding an Elsberry alderman who may not be qualified to serve a third term.
Deutsch Arrested Amidst Abuse, Trafficking Allegations
WINFIELD – A Winfield woman who adopted a dozen children and fostered more than 200 has been charged with three felonies stemming from allegations of abuse and trading a child for a monkey.
Prosecutor Investigating Child Services In Deutsch Case
By Gregory OrearGeneral Manager/Editor LINCOLN COUNTY – The Lincoln County Prosecuting Attorney has started an investigation into the Missouri Division of Family Services for potential criminal wrongdoing involving the Brenda…