The jury in a high-profile Columbia murder trial heard a few hours of testimony on Monday from a CPD investigator about Joseph Elledge’s journal. The 26-year-old Elledge is charged with first degree murder for the October 2019 death of his wife, Menggi Ji. Her remains were discovered in March at Rock Bridge state park. Columbia …
Columbia’s school board extends mask requirement; Missouri lawmakers discuss CRT
Columbia Public Schools (CPS) students and staff will continue to be required to wear masks indoors and on buses. Columbia’s school board voted to extend the district’s indoor masking requirement, at Monday night’s meeting. Missouri health officials have recently adopted the CDC’s recommendation for children ages 5-11 to receive the Pfizer COVID vaccine. CPS’ Michell …
Columbia man jailed without bond, after being charged in deadly DWI crash
Columbia man jailed without bond, after being charged in deadly DWI crash
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 …