A Boone County judge has scheduled a December 17 sentencing date for Columbia’s Joseph Elledge, who’s been convicted of second degree murder for the death of his wife. A jury deliberated for seven hours on Thursday, before convicting Elledge for killing his wife, Menggi Ji. A jury is recommending a 28-year prison sentence. Boone County …
UPDATE: Elledge convicted of second degree murder for death of his wife in Columbia
A Boone County jury deliberated for about seven hours on Thursday, before convicting Joseph Elledge of second degree murder for the 2019 death of his wife, Menggi Ji. Elledge looked straight down at the table, after the verdict was read in court Tuesday night. His mother was sitting in the courtroom, and appeared to be …
MU Health’s pediatric emergency services to move to University Hospital in Columbia
MU Health Care says its pediatric emergency team at Women’s and Children’s hospital on Columbia’s Keene street will move to University Hospital on Tuesday. The relocation is one of the first steps toward creating a centralized hospital campus. MU Health says parking will be offered in University Hospital’s parking lot, in front of the emergency entrance. …
Columbia Police warn about roving gangs breaking into vehicles during overnight hours
Columbia Police warn about roving gangs breaking into vehicles during overnight hours
Columbia Police are urging residents and hunters to keep their guns in a locked safe, and to lock their vehicles. CPD Lieutenant Michael Hestir says 217 guns have been stolen in Columbia this year. “I really wanted to invite your listeners today to take care of their stuff and prevent unnecessary violence or injury by …