In 1857, Dred Scott was the most famous slave in America. He hadn't been seeking notoriety, just freedom for himself...
BOSTON (AP) — A once-run-down historic home that stands where a woman accused of witchcraft during the 1692 Salem witch...
RICHARDSON, Texas (AP) — After raising five children and retiring at age 77 from her secretarial job, Janet Fein couldn't...
This week's featured artist is Jefferson City Art Club member and artist Brandi Rackers.She was born in Jefferson City and...
Crocheted snowflakes and bulbs, hand-painted sand dollars and Victorian cornucopias fill The DeLong Room of the Cole County Historical Society...
Amaryllis is the perfect last-minute gift for young and old, University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein said.
Many of us had a dreaded nickname in our childhoods. Whether it was bestowed upon you by a parent, sibling...
The holiday season is filled with traditions and customs involving plants, notes University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.
MYVATN, Iceland (AP) — The people of northern Iceland have had their travel plans disrupted with a record high snowfall...
WASHINGTON (AP) — City frogs and rainforest frogs don't sing the same tune, researchers have found.
Clara Cleghorn was born Jan. 18, 1831, in De Kalb, New York, the 11th of 13 children of Scotch parents.
Naomi Novik's book, "Spinning Silver," is a fairy tale for adults with lots to recommend.The tale starts as Miryem watches...
This week's featured artist is Jefferson City Art Club member Shane Slouha, who designs and makes jewelry.
The Cole County Historical Society is still selling its Christmas tree ornaments, featuring the Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce as...
It has been 158 years since Abraham Lincoln was elected President of the United States. The nation was divided and...
