Rebecca Maples

Pianist checking out of The Library

After nearly 40 years of music, pianist Mike Michelson has decided it’s time to change his tune a bit.

Farmers react to more emergency funds

Missouri farmers received welcome drought assistance Thursday, and not just from the scattered showers that blew through Jefferson City in the afternoon.

Shallow-rooted trees at greater risk during drought

This summer’s hot, dry weather is causing problems for all kinds of Jefferson City residents, even some of its oldest and tallest — trees.

100-year anniversary an ‘amazing milestone’

Girl Scouts’ mission of teaching leadership has been a constant, 90-year-old says

When her elementary school’s Girl Scouts leader visited the third-grade classroom that day, Elizabeth Hawkins could hardly contain her excitement.

Local woman extends independence celebration to France

More than a week after Americans celebrate their independence on July 4, the festive flags slowly start coming down from archways, flagpoles and front porches. But one Jefferson City resident keeps the flags flying until mid-July.

Scene One production focuses on changed life

Life is life, no matter how you slice it. But every so often, people are faced with the ever-so-elusive, capital “L” Life, the kind that’s rarely easy but always interesting.