The city of Merriam Woods has a new leader for their police department.
The Board of Aldermen voted to hire Wesley Peek as their new police chief.
Peek went through Drury’s police academy and is working to complete a degree in Criminal Justice.
He has worked as a deputy in Christian County, served as an officer in the city of Miller, Missouri, and worked as an officer in Merriam Woods under former chief Mark Trog.
CMN Radiothon Year 3 Results in Around $82,000 in Donations
The residents of the Lakes Region again stand up and donate to help the Children's Miracle Network.
CMN Radiothon Day 2
It is Day 2 of Children's Miracle Network Hospital Radiothon.
When Will the Next Chance of Rain Arrive?
While the severe thunderstorms that have moved through the Midwest have stayed away from the Lakes Region to this point, another opportunity for storms will take place this evening.
Drought Area Continues to Dwindle
Despite little rain over the last week, the late June rain combined with the precipitation that has fallen in July continues the trend of lower drought conditions.
Stone County Crash Injures Three People
A late Wednesday night crash north of Kimberling City results in injuries to three people from Reeds Spring.