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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.
Relief from oppressive heat in sight
Cold front moving through area Sunday; rain possible
When you’re hot, you’re hot. And Jefferson City is most definitely hot — and dry.
Salute hailed as a success with huge crowds, shows
Wednesday’s Salute to America was “just fantastic,” according to event planner Jill Snodgrass.
Girl Scouts get back to basics
Girl Scouts in the Cole County area went back to basics this week as they celebrated their annual Twilight Camp at the Jefferson City Jaycees Fairgrounds.
Japanese beetles on rise in Mid-Missouri
Japanese beetles are “our bugs we all love to hate,” according to James Quinn of the University of Missouri Extension’s Central Missouri Master Gardeners program.
Missouri birders fish for brown pelican explanation
One Jefferson City visitor is causing quite a splash at Binder Lake. A brown pelican, first spotted May 29, seems to have taken up residence hundreds of miles from its native range.
One of city’s newest businesses, Rick’s Cafe offers unique fare
The Hotel Governor on the corner of Madison Street and East Capitol Avenue welcomes a new restaurant catering especially to Capitol and downtown employees.
Grilling with ease has local flavor
Missourians can cook with the help of other Missourians by using locally made outdoor-cooking and barbecue products as they enter the summer grilling season.
Warm spring means questions for gardeners
This year’s early warm weather brings both celebration and concern for central Missouri gardeners.
Cole County Sheriff’s barbecue returning Tuesday
The Cole County Sheriff’s Department will revive an old tradition Tuesday, reintroducing its annual fundraising barbecue after a year without it in 2011.
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