A Boone County jury heard two different stories about how Menggi Ji died, during Tuesday’s opening statements in a high-profile Columbia murder trial. Boone County Prosecutor Dan Knight says 26-year-old Joseph Elledge hated his wife, and insulted and threatened her. Elledge is charged with first degree murder for the October 2019 death of Ji. Her …
Former Boone County clerk running for Congress is focusing on military issues
A former Boone County clerk who’s running for Congress in west-central Missouri’s fourth district says his top priority is national security. Taylor Burks served three combat deployments as an officer in the U.S. Navy. “You know China is our number one competitor in the world. With cybersecurity issues that we’re facing, with competition in the …
(AUDIO) Congressional candidate Taylor Burks discusses his campaign on CEO Round Table
Missouri Fourth District congressional candidate Taylor Burks appeared on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table” this weekend. Host Fred Parry asked Mr. Burks about his congressional campaign. They also discussed President Biden’s Afghanistan policy, terrorism threats, China and the issue of mask and vaccine mandates. Taylor Burks was Boone County’s first GOP county clerk. The …