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TROY, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A top Lincoln County official said the subject of a now-viral traffic stop in Troy, Missouri is known to cause issues with city officials. Lincoln County Prosecuting Attorney Mike Wood told First Alert 4 Andrew Mencin, the man seen in a viral video being tased and arrested by Troy police officers, is known to cause disturbances during Troy government meetings.

TROY, Mo. — A Lincoln County couple is speaking out after a traffic stop went wrong back in July. Body camera video shows an aggressive encounter with Troy police officers. On July 11, Aaliyah and Andrew Mencin were less than a mile from their home when they were pulled over by Troy police. Police said the initial stop was for speeding and improper plates.

TROY, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A Troy, Missouri couple recently published bodycam video of their July arrest. Andrew Mencin and his wife Aaliyah Mencin published videos showing Troy, Missouri police officers arresting them during a traffic stop. An officer is seen asking Andrew to exit the car. The officer...

A St. Louis County man has been charged after allegedly filming up a woman's skirt while she shopped in St. Charles County.

TROY, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A Missouri couple with “sovereign citizen” license plates are at the center of an investigation going viral online. Andrew Mencin and his wife, Aaliyah Mencin, posted police bodycam videos on Facebook from a July 11 traffic stop in Troy, Missouri. An officer is seen asking Andrew to exit the car. The officer quickly grabs Andrew to detain him without explaining why. Two officers begin tasing Andrew after he resists arrest.

The shocking killing of a beloved Louisiana mayor and his daughter stunned the local community as a senseless crime. However, a newly revealed piece of evidence may suggest there was a deeper motive. Suggested Reading. Minden police said 82-year-old Joe Cornelius, former interim Minden mayor and city councilman, was found...

A traffic stop in Troy, Missouri, involving a couple known to hold anti-government "sovereign citizen" views has sparked significant online reaction after bodycam footage was published by the individuals arrested. The couple, Andrew and Aaliyah Mencin, released the videos on social media platforms like TikTok and YouTube, leading to widespread commentary and criticism of the Troy Police Department's actions during the July incident, as STL Today reported.

A Pike County man who was arrested more than a year ago at his New Salem home after a search warrant is headed to prison. 38-year old Joshua W. Taylor of New Salem pleaded guilty in July to methamphetamine delivery less than 5 grams and possession of a controlled substance.

In a highly anticipated matchup under the Friday night lights, the Class 1A Van-Far Indians faced off against the Class 2A Bowling Green Bobcats in Vandalia. The game was a clash of titans, with both teams entering the contest undefeated and both state ranked. The Indians, riding high on a...

Elsberry was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took an 8-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Winfield Warriors. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Indians of the 6-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Wednesday.

Find out all the final scores from Week 6 of high school football across South Louisiana. We’ve got the latest results for every game, so you can stay updated on your team’s performance!

St. Charles County voters cast absentee ballots Thursday at the county election authority in St. Peters. It’s an early voting trend election director Kurt Bahr hopes will continue ahead of Election Day on Nov. 5.

Calhoun/Brussels hadn't done well against Greenfield/Northwestern recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Everything went the Calhoun/Brussels Warriors' way against the Greenfield/Northwestern Tigers as the Calhoun/Brussels Warriors made off with a 20-0 victory. The Warriors' win was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. — Families will have the chance to take home a new furry friend free of charge as the St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center (PAC) will waive adoption fees this weekend. The shelter currently is at capacity with more than 70 dogs in kennels and...

Dee Elder, the German Honor Society Induction Organization teacher, has brought an organization called Delta Epsilon Phi to Liberty for the first time this year. “My favorite part of this is having students who desire to know more about the language I love to teach and I learn something new from my students and the German-speaking culture everyday,” Elder said, who is in her first year of teaching at LHS but 17th year in the district.

The American Red Cross already has volunteers in place to help with the recovery efforts from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and more may be on the way. The Red Cross is also taking monetary donations and is still in need of additional shelter volunteers.

Western Illinois Valley - South Top Player Performances of the Week. Congratulations to this week's top players! We're covering the best performances from Friday's football action (using all statistics entered as of the time of writing). Enjoy!. Waylon White Turns in Season-Best Effort. On Friday, Pleasant Hill/Western got the W...

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) hosted a come-and-go affair at O'Fallon City Hall last Tuesday, laying out blueprints for the future of the Route P and Koch Road junction. The open-house style public meeting, occurring from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., gave community members the chance to scrutinize project details and have real-time dialogues with MoDOT and O'Fallon city representatives, as detailed on MoDOT's website.

Senior Katherine Ryan carded Tolton girls golf’s best round in the MSHSAA Class 4 District 2 Tournament on Wednesday, tying for third place after shooting an even-par 71 at the Golf Club of Wentzville in Wentzville. Ryan’s classmate, Catherine Fallis, carded 74 to tie for sixth as both punched...

After suffering an injury at the start of her senior year, Lydia Clubb was unsure if she would be able to come back before the softball season ended. However, Clubb is not only back, but she is already making an impact. In less than a week and in just five games, Clubb has had seven runs scored, including.