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Long-time Samaritan Center worker takes second retirement
Jackie Lou Matthews is retiring ... again.
Stories by Joe Gamm
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Jefferson City Jaycees parade spreads Christmas spirit
Lights, bands, floats and candy. The 84th annual Jefferson City Jaycees Christmas Parade had it all, including Santa, elves and the Grinch.
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Santa brings feeling of awe to Capital Mall
An awed tiny voice cut through mall center court noise late Saturday morning: "Santa!"
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Capital City Speedskating Championships draws from across Missouri
When they weren't on the ice Saturday, speedskaters yelled encouragement to participants in the 27th Annual Capital City Speedskating Championships at Jefferso…
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Rear-end collision injures two people
A Friday morning rear-end collision in Callaway County injured two people.
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MRRL sale to honor longtime library employee
Missouri River Regional Library's annual sale benefiting the United Way will be held next week.
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Markets kindle shoppers’ spirits Saturday
Kristkindle Market, at Central Church of Jefferson City, was home to 1,000 cookies Saturday.
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Wintry weather expected in area today
The Missouri Department of Transportation is warning drivers to be aware of winter weather expected to strike Central Missouri tonight.
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Subscriber ExclusiveTractors get lit Saturday for parade
The St. Martins Lighted Tractor & UTV Parade returns Saturday night.
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Subscriber ExclusiveSCA battles its way to worthwhile donations
Clang! The sound of a blunted weapon striking metal rang through the gym at Thomas Jefferson Middle School.
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Elks cover city to distribute Thanksgiving meals
Banana boxes lined a wall early Saturday morning in the basement of the Jefferson City Elks Lodge.
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Charity is bountiful during Thanksgiving season
The generosity of the Central Missouri community is on display again this holiday season.
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Dixon woman injured in crash
A Cole County traffic accident caused minor injuries to a Dixon woman early Friday morning.
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Lincoln University’s Holiday Extravaganza set to return
Get ready for Lincoln University's Holiday Extravaganza.
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Days dwindling to contribute to BCB Thanksgiving meals giveaway
Building Community Bridges continues to collect food for its sixth annual Thanksgiving dinner giveaway.
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Veterans honored during holiday program
There are no small roles in the U.S. military, state Rep. Jim Schulte said Saturday.
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Salvation Army gets ready to ring in the holidays
The Salvation Army of Jefferson City is again ringing in the holiday season.
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Lohman pedestrian injured in hit and run
A Lohman pedestrian suffered minor injuries in a hit-and-run Friday afternoon.
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Veteran: Remember veterans however you can
As a veteran, Don Hentges wishes more Veterans Day activities occurred on Veterans Day.
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Subscriber ExclusiveMissouri Veterans Homes recovering from pandemic
Steps Missouri took post-COVID-19 to support Missouri Veterans Homes have helped those nursing facilities recover, according to Missouri Veterans Commission Ex…
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Poppies were popular Saturday
Members of the American Legion Roscoe Enloe Unit 5 Auxiliary camped outside Jefferson City grocery stores Saturday to accept donations for artificial poppies.
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Occupational therapy students help with inclusive garden
Day Solutions' facility in east Jefferson City hasn't even opened -- but it has a garden.
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Rear-end collision injures Iberia woman
A rear-end collision left an Iberia woman with minor injuries Friday afternoon.
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Downtown Jefferson City businesses welcome shoppers, and sippers
Michele Caywood stood in front of a rack of greeting cards Saturday afternoon at River City Florist, carefully sifting through the selection.
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American Legion offering poppies Saturday
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 5 will again distribute poppies outside local grocery stores Saturday to benefit veterans.
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Subscriber ExclusiveDozens of volunteers gather to pray for a new Habitat home
Right now, families are struggling to get ahead.
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Creatures take over downtown
Four-year-old Layla Brooks was pretty cool late Saturday morning. She was Minnie Mouse, after all.
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Fall festival draws crowd to Governor’s Mansion
Trick or treating at the Missouri Governor's Mansion was icky for some children Saturday afternoon.
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Subscriber ExclusiveWinter shelter moving to downtown church
There will be changes for Jefferson City Room at the Inn this winter.
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Rubber hits the road at tire recycling event
It had been a long time since there had been a tire-recycling event in Cole County.
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Fall festival raises funds for nonprofits
The Battle of the Nonprofits pitted four organizations against each other Saturday.
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Ladies find time for tea
A champagne toast late Saturday morning preceded tea at the Missouri Governor's Mansion.
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Hoverboard crash in Tipton injures woman
A 36-year-old Hannibal woman suffered serious injuries early Friday morning in Tipton when she rode a Hoverboard into the street, where an SUV struck her.
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Families line up at Capital West Christian Church food pantry
Two by two and side by side, cars, minivans, SUVs and pickups snaked through the parking lot at Capital West Christian Church.
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Subscriber ExclusiveJefferson City woman recognized for dedication to education, community
Even as a student at the University of Missouri, Jackie Coleman was breaking through barriers.
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Staff at Capital Region Medical Center worry about loss of seniority
As staff members at Capital Region Medical Center prepare for full integration into the MU Health Care system, a concern over seniority has surfaced.
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Parade offers candy crush, HBCU love
A 3-year-old likes one thing about Homecoming parades above all else.
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Race to the Dome has Missouri River hopping
Traffic was heavy Saturday morning on the Missouri River, as more than 100 canoes and kayaks participated in the annual Race to the Dome.
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Juvenile, two adults arrested in shooting
Police arrested three people in connection with a shooting that occurred Thursday night in McClung Park.
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Students sell products at River Oak Market Day
Nine-year-old Annika Harvey stood Saturday morning at a table outside River Oak Christian Academy selling kettle corn and caramel corn.
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Crash injures New Bloomfield woman
A New Bloomfield woman suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash Friday afternoon.
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Subscriber Exclusive4-H hall of famer passing on love for club
Cole County's 4-H programs can leave a lasting impact on families.
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Old Munichburg celebrates its heritage
If you listened carefully, you might have heard a polka or two Saturday in Jefferson City.
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Students combine bunch of work with fun
Nothing great is created suddenly, any more than a bunch of grapes or a fig, said the Greek philosopher Epictetus.
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Missouri Boulevard crash injures Jefferson City man
A Jefferson City motorcycle rider involved in a traffic collision Friday evening on Missouri Boulevard was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatme…
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Teens injured in late-night crash
Two Miller County teenagers each suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash late Friday night.
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Subscriber ExclusiveVolunteers eager for Toys for Tots campaign
The Marine Corps Reserve's site at Capital Mall is ready to begin receiving toys for the 76th annual Toys for Tots program.
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Subscriber ExclusiveTreatment court community service targets creek cleanup
Two volunteers carried sofa cushions early Thursday morning along the Greenway Trail.
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Primrose residents enjoy Shriners cars, barbecue
Tires squealed as two tiny Shriners Indy cars and a golf cart raced around in circles late Saturday morning in the parking lot at Primrose Retirement community.
