A Columbia man charged with felony DWI in a recent crash that killed a local teenager has been arraigned in Boone County Circuit Court. 24-year-old Duncan James McCracking is also charged with armed criminal action. McCracking was arraigned via video on Monday afternoon. McCracking allegedly ran a red light in late October at Providence and …
(AUDIO): Columbia mayoral candidate Tanya Heath appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
Hickman and Mizzou graduate Tanya Heath is running for mayor of Columbia. Her platform is common sense and collaborative solutions to strengthen the future of businesses and neighborhoods. Ms. Heath joined “Wake Up Columbia” this morning to discuss her run and her priorities. We also discussed roll carts and workers compensation issues for Columbia garbage …
Elledge jurors hear testimony from former KRCG reporter who interviewed Elledge, and from man who found Gi’s remains
A jury in a high-profile Columbia murder trial heard testimony Friday afternoon from a retired carpenter who found Menggi Ji’s remains in Rock Bridge state park in March. Steven Roberts testifies that he was walking on a deer trail in a remote area of the park, when he noticed what he described as something rectangular. …
Columbia’s school board to discuss COVID plan at Monday’s meeting
Columbia’s school board will be discussing the district’s coronavirus plan on Monday night, and may also discuss some optional COVID vaccine clinics for CPS students that will take place later this month. The board meets tonight at 6:30, and could vote on a resolution extending its indoor masking requirement. CPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood will …