The new officeholders in Taney County are about to complete their first week on the job.
Last Friday, a swearing in ceremony took place with several officeholders getting sworn in for another term in office.
There were a pair of newly elected officials taking office as Nick Plummer was sworn in as Presiding Commissioner while Stephanie Spencer took the oath of office for County Clerk. Plummer and Spencer replace Mike Scofield and Donna Neeley respectively who did not run for reelection.
Elevated Fire Risk Today
National Weather Service forecasters in the region continue to warn of an elevated fire risk due to high winds and low humidity.
Drought Area Expands in Lakes Region
With little rain over the last week, most of the Lakes Region again find themselves in a drought area.
Pastor with Ties to the Lakes Region Arrested on Oklahoma Charges for Crimes Against Minors
A Grand Jury in Oklahoma has issued indictments against a man for rape and sexual abuse of minors while he was a youth pastor in Tulsa.
Fox and Friends Program Takes Live Tour of Silver Dollar City
Steve Doocy of the "Fox and Friends" Morning Television Show takes a tour around Silver Dollar City as part of the programs "Main Street USA" Christmas Program.
Rain Rolls Through, Temperatures Drop
A frontal system is moving through the area today bringing a slight chance of rain and a temperature change.
