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'NewsHour' host and debate moderator Jim Lehrer dies at 85 Jim Lehrer, longtime host of the nightly PBS "NewsHour" whose serious, sober demeanor made him the choice to moderate 11 presidential debates between 1988 and 2012, has died, PBS said Thursday. He was 85. by Associated Press Published Jan. 23 2020 @ 2:50pm

Capital City Productions prepares for first show at new venue Work is still underway, but that won't stop Capital City Productions from raising the curtain for the first time at their new venue. by Madeleine Leroux Published Jan. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

Scene One opens season with 'Other Desert Cities' Scene One Theatre is starting 2020 with a dramatic production that may hit "close to home" for audiences. by Madeleine Leroux Published Jan. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

Monty Python star Terry Jones dies at 77 Terry Jones, a founding member of the anarchic Monty Python troupe who was hailed by a colleague as "the complete Renaissance comedian," has died after a battle with dementia. by JILL LAWLESS, Associated Press Published Jan. 22 2020 @ 8:55am

James Dean revival spurs debate on raising the digital dead The men bringing James Dean back to life for a forthcoming film are aiming not just to give his digital likeness a role, but a whole new career. Published Jan. 21 2020 @ 12:00am

Stained Glass Theatre tackles discrimination, religion in comedy production The cast and crew of Stained Glass Theatre’s newest production aren’t shying away from tough topics. by Nina Todea Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 9:05pm

Stained Glass Theatre tackles discrimination, religion in comedy production The cast and crew of Stained Glass Theatre's newest production aren't shying away from tough topics. In fact, they've even recruited children to help tell the story. by Nina Todea Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 7:00am

Review: ‘Dolittle,’ with Robert Downey Jr., is a disaster Dr. Dolittle, who favored animals and shunned humans, was on to something.The century of human history since Hugh Lofting, in 1920, created his eccentric veterinarian character has only made Dolittle a more astute fictional figure, and a natural candidate for big-screen resurrection. by Jake Coyle AP Film Writer Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 12:05am

Tim Gaither to perform at Capital Bluffs Bringing an evening of comedy, Tim Gaither is set to perform next week in Jefferson City.The touring comedian and Midwest native has performed in nearly every state and is a regular headliner in Las Vegas. by the News Tribune Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 12:05am

New BBC America documentary series tackles global change NEW YORK (AP) — If sheer drama is what you crave on TV, look no further than the tale of a fearless mother at the far edge of South America. Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 12:05am

Capital City High School gets ready for the stage The students of Capital City High School will hit the stage next week as the curtains open on their very first theater production. by Madeleine Leroux Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 12:05am

From the Stacks: Bringing the past into the present I don't read romance novels very often. I'll only pick one up if it seems likely to be quirky with some edgy humor. by Lisa Sanning, For the News Tribune Published Jan. 12 2020 @ 12:05am

CCP gets new start with fundraising, renovations The past year has been a long road for Capital City Productions. by Madeleine Leroux Published Jan. 11 2020 @ 9:11pm