Gerry Tritz

Man begins vigil to save his trees

A local man has spent much of the last two days on a ladder tied to one of four trees in his yard that a power company plans to cut down.

Local boy, family get a Disney break from battle with diabetes

In the past year, 8-year-old Brycen Miller has dealt with extreme fatigue, weight loss, constant testing and even being taught to give himself the four daily injections he needs.

Neighbors upset by electric cooperative's tree-cutting

Central Electric co-op clearing right-of-way

Each morning for the past couple weeks, toddler Luke Wieberg has walked to the back glass door in his home to see if the trees are still standing in his back yard.

Local chapter marks National FFA Week with community service

A young chapter in an urban setting, the Nichols Career Center FFA spent last week trying to spread awareness about the club’s presence and member benefits.

Two dozen business licenses granted

Just in time for tax season, Jefferson City has a new full-service accounting and tax preparation business.

County considers rebuilding Renns Lake dam

The Cole County Commission on Wednesday agreed to seek grants to help fund a nearly $364,000 plan to rebuild the Renns Lake dam, which then could become a public park similar to County Park near the fairgrounds.

Woman celebrates 100th birthday on Valentine's Day

Like any other day, Lois Hollerorth was walking around, chatting and laughing with everyone she came across on Tuesday.

Woman wounded in shooting

A 19-year-old woman was shot and injured early Saturday at Club Motivation, a troubled “after-hours” nightspot formerly known as College Complex. Police are still investigating, and said the business has been uncooperative.

Memorial Baptist volunteers pack 10,000 meals for Haiti

The math alone is uplifting: 60 church members times four hours equals 10,000 meals for Haiti.

Sales tax inspired fans, foes to go to polls

A senior on a fixed income, Verna James didn’t want the city’s sales tax to increase. Jim Faulkner, meanwhile, said the projects in the city’s Transformation plan are valuable to the city and worth the extra half-cent sales tax.

51 Cole County businesses on delinquent tax list

Fifty-one Cole County businesses have been spotlighted by the Missouri Department of Revenue for not paying taxes.

Custard, burger shop to open on boulevard

The former location of Spectator’s Sports Bar & Billards on Missouri Boulevard is being developed into a strip mall with room for three or four businesses, one of which will be a Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers restaurant.

Local pawn shops taking an economic hit, too

While data shows that pawn shops nationally have prospered through the recession, two Jefferson City pawn shops say the trend isn’t holding true locally.

The sound of new business

19 businesses granted licenses in December

A new Jefferson City business aims to help the hearing impaired through testing and various brands of products.

County explores redistricting options

Some Cole County residents likely will be switched from the Eastern District to the Western District, changing their County Commission representative.

Proponents say Internet sales tax would level playing field

Like many Jefferson City area businesses, Samco Business Products supports the local community through both taxes and through donations to local charities.

Salvation Army makes one last fundraising push

Christmas is over, and with it, the red kettles that signal the Salvation Army’s annual fundraising campaign.

City opens year with violence

A shooting and stabbing kept Jefferson City police busy on the first day of 2012.

Poinsettia Sisters celebrate long-lasting friendship pact

When Clara Anne Eaton (then Rackers) and Mary Rose Dickey (then Cassmeyer) met at beauty school in Jefferson City a half century ago, they became fast friends.

Newly licensed businesses try to carve out own niche

‘... We needed something like this’

Nikki Payne happily greets each customer as they enter her new downtown Jefferson City business: The Snob Shop Exchange.

Christmas train displays still chugging along

While Christmas and trains would appear to have little in common, that hasn’t stopped the two from being romantically linked for almost as long as trains have been around.

Quick, decisive actions may have averted tragedy at hotel

Last Thursday, Jefferson City Medical Group’s president told Lyle Rosberg, the chief financial officer, that it might be good to hire a security guard for the medical group’s Saturday Christmas party.

Shooting suspect charged following hotel shootout

A former Dent County sheriff’s deputy was charged Sunday in Cole County with two felonies after officials say he killed two people and led officers on a high-speed chase ending with a shootout at Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City.

Patrol searches for suspect who wrecked truck

The Missouri Highway Patrol is seeking a suspect who led them on a chase in Callaway County, then fled on foot after wrecking the vehicle, which was later determined to be stolen.

Experts offer tips for what to do with that trophy deer

You might be a better shot than chef, but don’t let that stop you from trying some creative and tasty ways to cook your venison.

Derrik Sweeney tried to stay optimistic in darkest hour in Egypt

Derrik Sweeney went to Egypt with the intent to study the country, its culture and its language. And one week ago, for seven long hours, he contemplated dying in this fascinating country in which he had immersed himself.

Kitchen store in new batch of businesses

Just in time for holiday baking, Jefferson City has a new kitchen supply store.

Roller derby boot camp draws crowd at roller rink

It’s a sport that leaves you with bumps, bruises and virtually no potential to make a living.

St. Joseph Cathedral bazaar has been a holiday hallmark for 51 years

The event was nearly a 11⁄2 months away from Christmas, with warm fall weather and a distinctly Thanksgiving meal.

Church helps single women with car maintenance

Some 20 men from Concord Baptist Church again banded together on Sunday to help change oil and winterize cars for single women.

Event raises funds for Boston terrier rescue group

Pet owners lined up throughout the day at Petco on Sunday to pay $20 to have a pair of strangers tell them the thoughts and feelings of their pets, both alive and dead.

JC man recounts long journey to find his classic car

Ed Neeley bought his first car on April 12, 1982, and even then the 1969 Chevy Camaro Z28 was a classic.

Group gathers at North Jefferson City track for radio-controlled fun

Ryan Heislen has always been intrigued by racing, but it’s not the kind of sport you can jump into without experience or a substantial amount of money.

Pumpkin Festival draws crowd

The Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival draws people from across the state, but members of the 200-resident town were among those enjoying the annual event on Sunday.

Columbia paddlers win river race from Hartsburg to Jefferson City

First across the finish line of Sunday’s Race to the Dome canoe/kayak fundraiser were two Columbia athletes who took their win in stride.

Home and cemetery tour brings past to life

Offers glimpse into local Civil War history

Several hundred area residents on Sunday streamed through a half dozen local homes with Civil War ties and through a Jefferson City cemetery that holds the remains of veterans from the war.

Jefferson City comes together for parade, remembrance walk

Abraham Hoose, 4, stood on his dad’s shoulders, waving American flags in both hands toward the emergency responders, service men and others in Jefferson City’s Patriots Day Parade.

For local men away from home, 9/11 experiences made deep friendships

On Sept. 11, 2011, Matt Schofield was like many people, at home and watching TV when planes flew into the World Trade Center in New York. By the time that day ended, Schofield would be getting ready to go to Ground Zero.

Residents recall the confusion, fear as word of attacks reached Missouri

“Sept. 11, 2001, was my first year as a principal,” said Lorie Winslow, principal of Blair Oaks Elementary School. “I remember that day hearing about the first tower that was hit and sort of blowing it off.”

Model T club cruising back roads through Mid-Missouri

For Bob Stone, the Ford Model T wasn’t just the car that brought driving to the masses in the early 1900s.

Doctor: Pay not normal

Comp time payment bloated salary

So far in 2011, the state has paid the medical director at Fulton State Hospital $321,000 — more than the highest-paid state employee earned all last year.

Rash of burglaries in Osage County

The Osage County Sheriff’s Department is asking the public for help in solving a rash of recent burglaries in the county.

Father-son interest leads from powwows to Venture Crew

For Carl Mahoney, it was his son Patrick who got him back into Native American dancing, a passion of his in the 1980s that gave way to the demands of college, work and then family life.

Cole County prisoners finally moved into new jail

Alyssa Bustamante among inmates brought back from other counties

The new Cole County Jail is now fully operational, with Sunday’s move of 103 county prisoners into the $28 million facility for the first time.

Man pickets to get his mental health records

A Jefferson City man has been on a public crusade for more than four months against a local mental health provider because it won’t give him copies of his patient records.

Miniature horses debut at fair’s youth horse show

Small horses were a big draw at the county fair’s horse show on Sunday.

Blues fill the air on Sunday

It wasn’t just the blues fans who were appreciative of a Sunday event featuring free blues music and barbecue. The bands also expressed appreciation for playing to a blues-loving crowd.