

Newport Man Sentenced To Prison For Killing Neighbor's Dog
On Friday October 31st, Lincoln County Circuit Court Judge Amanda Benjamin sentenced 47-year-old Tyson Kay to 18 months in prison for killing Daisy, a 6-year-old black labrador retriever in the back with a shotgun full of birdshot. Daisy was the neighbor's dog, who was known by several neighbors and described as a happy, playful, and loving dog. Daisy was primarily an inside dog, but that day had gotten out, and she wandered to the neighbor's yard. Kay was found guilty of on


Father Of Drowned Toddler Faces Child Neglect Charges
On October 16, 2025, a Lincoln County Grand Jury returned a Secret Indictment charging 40-year-old Aaron Paulsen with one count of Child Neglect in the Second Degree. The indictment results from an extensive investigation by Lincoln County’s Major Crime Team, led by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, into the disappearance of Paulsen’s 2-year-old son, Dane, in March 2025. The Lincoln County Grand Jury consists of 7 residents picked randomly through the Lincoln County Ci


Teen Arrested In Shooting Threat At Cultural Center
On September 13 the Lincoln City Police Department received a threat of a mass shooting at a concert that was being held at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. At the time of the call LCP Officers responded to the Cultural Center, secured the area, and evacuated the building for the safety of the participants. On further investigation, it was determined there was no current danger to the public. Lincoln City Police began an investigation into who made the threat. On October 27




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