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.
How Much Severe Weather Will the Lakes Region See This Week?
While the risk is low, the Lakes Region could see some scattered severe thunderstorms the rest of the week.
Mercy to "Ignite the Night" July 3
Mercy Branson is inviting the community to celebrate with them in July.
TCAD and CBCO Make History with Southwest Missouri’s First Ambulance Blood Program
TCAD Paramedics Launches Pre-Hospital Blood Program in Partnership with Community Blood Center of the Ozarks
Did the Storms That Hit the Lakes Region Over the Weekend Spawn Tornadoes?
The National Weather Service has confirmed a pair of tornadoes briefly touched down in the Lakes Region Saturday night.
Longtime Area Attorney Peter Rea Passes Away
A man who served the region as both a prosecutor and judge has died.
