Gerry Tritz is opinion page editor for the News Tribune.
Easter at the Stadium draws crowd
Ray Hentges Stadium was nearly packed at Capital City Christian Church's first "Easter at the Stadium" event on Easter morning.
Apr. 5 2021 @ 12:05am
Sobee is in the running again for America's top canine spot
After Jason Howe's dog, Sobee, was among the top finalists in a national competition last year, the pair are giving it another try this year.
Mar. 29 2021 @ 12:05am
Concord Baptist Church celebrates 50 years of faithfulness
A half-century ago, a group at First Baptist Church formed what would become Concord Baptist Church as a mission project, starting the small church amid mostly wilderness.
Mar. 22 2021 @ 12:05am
John Howland: A full, focused life
Call him obsessively competitive if you'd like. But family and a meticulous focus on goals is John Howland's secret to a full and happy life.
Mar. 22 2021 @ 12:05am
Spring gardening gains traction
With the recent cold, rainy weather, planting might be far from the minds of area gardeners. However, local experts said there's plenty to be done, whether it be preparing for a garden or actually planting.
Mar. 15 2021 @ 12:05am
Dynamic Jefferson City pastor disrupts status quo
Avoid telling the Rev. Angela Madden: "We've always done it this way."The First Presbyterian Church's senior pastor thrives on adapting and innovating — finding new ways to bring people to Christ.
Mar. 8 2021 @ 12:05am
One-stop wedding planning
Like many of the brides-to-be at Sunday’s Bridal Show, Fulton’s Megan Tolias wasn’t looking for just one thing in planning her upcoming wedding, she was looking for many.
Mar. 1 2021 @ 12:05am
Local couples renew vows in Valentine's-themed church service
Nearly two dozen married couples renewed their vows in a Valentine's Day-themed service at Landmark Church that was delayed a week due to inclement weather.
Feb. 21 2021 @ 11:13pm
MoDOT urges travelers to stay home during bitter cold, winter weather
Snow and temperatures hovering around zero kept many Mid-Missouri residents inside their homes on Valentine's Day — and that's right where authorities advised them to stay.
Feb. 15 2021 @ 1:30am
Dingani Beza finds balance between Hollywood, Mid-Missouri theater scene
It baffles Dingani Beza when people ask him why, after finding success as a Hollywood actor, he's still part of the Mid-Missouri theater scene.
Feb. 15 2021 @ 12:05am
Local football fans gather for Super Bowl activities
Pastors, like shepherds, lead their flocks. But on Super Bowl Sunday, no one was following Pastor Bill Rogers.
Feb. 8 2021 @ 12:05am
Dedicated to racial equality, social justice and ministry, W.T. Edmonson finds life's work
W.T. Edmonson had attended Second Baptist Church for years as a visitor. But a 1981 church sermon spoke to him as none had before.
Feb. 1 2021 @ 12:05am
7th Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Remembrance Service takes place virtually
On the eve of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Rev. Starlette Thomas called for people to "cry out for justice.
Jan. 18 2021 @ 12:05am
American Legion hosts 87th scholarship program
Rock Bridge High School student Vignesh Kumar topped two other area high school students Sunday in an American Legion constitutional speech contest.
Jan. 11 2021 @ 12:05am
Bayne makes it a priority to share her knowledge of gardening
Dottie Bayne wasn't born with a green thumb; it was something she cultivated over a lifetime. And she's quick to credit others for her knowledge about gardening.
Jan. 11 2021 @ 12:05am
Freezing rain, sleet gives way to snowfall
As the new year began, it was "beginning to look a lot like Christmas." Freezing rain and sleet ushered in the new year, giving way to light snowfall later Friday and Saturday that blanketed trees and landscapes.
Jan. 4 2021 @ 12:05am
Local woman preserves memory of missing loved ones
Missouri Missing, a nonprofit charitable organization, has helped and comforted thousands of Missouri families searching for their missing loved ones since it started in 2007.
Dec. 28 2020 @ 12:05am
Organist honored for 63 years of service
Norma Engelbrecht started playing the organ in church back when Elvis Presley was shaking his hips to "Jailhouse Rock."
Dec. 21 2020 @ 12:05am
More than 100 take part in Jingle Dash
About 110 walkers and runners dressed as various Christmas characters and in holiday attire participated in Sunday's Jingle Dash Fun Walk Run.
Dec. 14 2020 @ 12:05am
Walt Shull serves community through Optimist Club
At an early age, Walt Shull's father instilled in him two things that shaped his life: a love of flying and the importance of serving others.
Dec. 7 2020 @ 12:00am