Mike Wood

Leah Chaney joins Merkel's defense team
TROY – A former Lincoln County sheriff’s deputy accused of lying twice in a pair of highly-publicized murder trials has a new attorney: the prosecutor who had him testify.
Former Soccer League President Pleads Guilty to Felony Stealing
TROY – The former president of the Troy Soccer League recently pleaded guilty to felony theft charges but avoided jail time after agreeing to pay more than $30K in restitution and issue a formal apology.

Smith Sentenced to 20 Years for 2022 Shooting at Party
ELSBERRY – A Lincoln County judged sentenced a man to 20-years in prison who claimed he unintentionally shot an Elsberry teenager at a party nearly three years ago.

Routine Custody Exchange Turns Deadly
ELSBERRY – A custody exchange turned deadly Monday afternoon after the fatal shooting of an Elsberry man.