Former judge back in court

Former district judge Craig Key was booked at the Lincoln County Jail on Dec. 12 and appeared before Judge Emily Mueller on Dec. 19 for violating his probation terms, according to court records.

Plane crash at Stroud Airport

A small plane crashed at the Stroud Municipal Airport on Saturday, with minor injuries though the aircraft was totaled, according to first responders.Stroud Fire Chief Chris Wilson said they received a call a little before noon.

Sentencing continued for man in child pornography case

The sentencing for a Chandler man facing five felonies related to alleged crimes dealing with child pornography and who pleaded innocent, then waived a speedy trial, has been continued.

Christmas in Lincoln County

As the song says, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around our area. Right, a cowboy-hatted Santa Claus sits on the back of a pickup at May Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Chandler on Dec. 20, ready to take photos with kiddos.

Lions of the month announced

Lily Milam, Finley West and Jaycee Cross have been selected as the Lions of the Month for December by the Chandler Lions Club.Lily Milam is the daughter of Rusty and Ginger Milam. She has a 4.0 GPA and is ranked first in her class.

Abuse felony charge added for Sparks man

A Sparks man who already has seven previous felony convictions faces a new felony.Richard William Long, 55, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court Dec. 8, 2025 with domestic abuse—assault and battery.

Half a century ago...

A time capsule almost lost to time has been unearthed in Chandler.Discovered in a forgotten corner of the Public Works department, the capsule was presented to the City Council at its regular meeting on Dec. 9, along with a brick that said to open in 2026.

Another felony for Sparks man

A Sparks man who already has seven previous felony convictions faces a new felony.Richard William Long, 55, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court Dec. 8, 2025 with domestic abuse—assault and battery.