The Fayette woman found guilty of murder in the death of a child is set to be sentenced this afternoon.
Back in January, 49-year-old Jennifer Johnson was found guilty of felony murder in the second degree and two counts of first-degree endangering the welfare of a child in the April 2021 death of 8-month old Hannah Kent.
Johnson’s sentencing set for 2:30pm at the Boone County Courthouse. Johnson faces a minimum of 10 years in prison.
Missouri Military Academy Corps of Cadets will mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks with a remembrance ceremony at the Mexico campus tomorrow (Saturday) morning. At 7:30 a formation will take place in front of Stribling Hall. Then at 7:46 colors will be presented, followed by Silver Taps played by the corps’ trumpet…
A bond hearing is set for 10:30 this morning for a Wellsville man accused of child sexual abuse and possession of child sexual abuse material. Nineteen-year-old Logan J. Nelson faces charges including sexual exploitation of a minor, possession of child pornography, and furnishing pornographic material to a minor. Police say Nelson admitted to having sex…
An Auxvasse man is facing multiple counts of possessing child pornography in Callaway County. 43-year-old Ryan Joele Gamble, is being held at the Callaway County Jail without bond. According to the probable cause statement, a child allegedly told their mother that they received a phone call from someone who stated they received sexually explicit images….
This past Friday, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe announced two judicial appointments, including one for the 2nd Judicial Circuit, which serves Knox County. Andrew A. Boster, of Edina, was appointed as Associate Circuit Judge for Knox County. Boster currently serves as the prosecuting attorney of Knox County and the assistant prosecuting attorney of Adair County. He…
The Missouri Department of Conservation is announcing the opening dates for squirrel and black bass seasons. Both seasons open May 22nd and remain open into February of next year. Eastern gray and fox squirrels can be taken with firearms or archery equipment and black bass can be found in most streams south of the Missouri…
Missouri has issued nearly 22 thousand medical marijuana cards since July 4, exceeding expectations of the interest in the program. Researchers with the University of Missouri’s Economic and Policy Analysis Research Center estimated the current number of licenses issued wouldn’t have been achieved until 2021. Missouri voters voted to legalize medical marijuana in 2018. Patients…
