Missouri’s eight U.S. House district boundaries remain uncertain this (Tuesday) morning, after the Missouri House took no action Monday on a Senate congressional redistricting map approved last week. U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) tells “Wake Up Columbia” that the issue is out of his hands. “But I hope it’s done quickly. I hope the …
Trucker indicted for manslaughter for death of Boone County assistant fire chief arraigned
A trucker who’s been indicted for involuntary manslaughter for the December crash that killed a Boone County fire assistant chief pleaded not guilty Monday in Boone County Circuit Court. 64-year-old Kevin Brunson made his initial court appearance via video, telling Boone County Circuit Judge Brouck Jacobs that he did not have an attorney. Brunson was …
Cole County jury convicts Jefferson City man of murder
A Jefferson City man faces a potential life prison sentence, after being convicted of second degree murder for a 2018 killing. A Cole County jury deliberated for seven hours before convicting Jahaun Whirley of second degree murder and seven other felonies on Monday. Prosecutors say Whirley killed 33-year-old Justin Kammerich during a robbery. Another victim …
Jefferson City’s Superintendent-designee focusing on recruitment and retention
Jefferson City’s Superintendent-designee focusing on recruitment and retention
The next Jefferson City School District superintendent is pledging to work diligently as superintendent to grow a district of champions. Bryan McGraw currently serves as the district’s deputy superintendent. He tells 939 the Eagle that he’ll focus on recruitment and retention of teachers and staff. “So we want to create that positive culture in the …