(AP) — Little Richard, one of the chief architects of rock ‘n’ roll, has died. He was 87. Pastor Bill Minson, a close friend of Little Richard’s, told The Associated Press that Little Richard died Saturday morning after battling bone cancer. Known for ...
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Boone County reports 100th coronavirus positive; active cases stay low
Boone County hits triple digits. Health officials reported the 100th confirmed coronavirus case on Sunday yesterday (sun). Only five cases are active though. Cole and Callaway counties only have three active cases each as of early Monday. Moniteau Coun...
Read More »Nursing home employee tests positive for COVID-19
A Columbia nursing home employee has tested positive for the coronavirus. ABC 17 reports residents of the Neighborhoods by Tiger Place are under in-room quarantine until May 19th. Staff members are also wearing personal protective equipment. The facili...
Read More »(AUDIO) Rep. Kendrick on state budget, education funding
Columbia Democratic Rep. Kip Kendrick, a member of the Missouri House’s budget committee, joined Wake Up Columbia on Friday morning. State lawmakers would pass a balanced budget that evening: The post (AUDIO) Rep. Kendrick on state budget,...
Read More »Wanted man barricades himself in north Columbia home
A six-hour standoff ends in Columbia. Police say officers tried to arrest Montreil Johnson on a domestic assault warrant Saturday night near Paris Rd. and Vandiver Dr. He ran, and barricaded himself into a home on North Willowbrook Road. A SWAT team we...
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