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First school for Black children in JC
defied state statutes, community sentiment
In June 1864, nearly 80 children stepped into a classroom for the first time in Jefferson City. Since 1847, it had been illegal in Missouri to teach a Black person, free or slave.
Aug. 15 2020 @ 12:05am
Cole County History: Mrs. William H. Weldon was a woman without limits
Mrs. Weldon was born Betty Goshorn in 1922 to second-generation Iowa newspaperman Robert C. Goshorn and his wife, Lenore.
Mar. 21 2020 @ 12:05am
Cole County History: The hanging of Dedimus Buell Burr in 1842
The headstone of Sally Burr sits at Woodland-Old City Cemetery under a shade tree. Unmarked beside her is buried her husband and murderer, Dedimus Buell Burr.
Feb. 29 2020 @ 12:05am
Cole County History: Pioneer druggist's daughter first woman licensed as Missouri pharmacist
Being a druggist was a fairly lucrative business that didn't require school or a license until the end of the 19th century.
Jan. 25 2020 @ 12:05am
Cole County History: Storm may take structure, but not history of Dallmeyer Home
The imposing blonde-brick, two-story home which set the tone for the revitalization of Capitol Avenue may be lost to the present-day eye.
Dec. 28 2019 @ 12:05am
Cole County History: 'Lefty' Robinson, the king of Jefferson City Mohawk Baseball
The "Jefferson City Mohawks reigned as king of baseball in Jefferson City." That quote ran in a 1969 News Tribune sports feature more than 40 years after the team was organized.
Nov. 23 2019 @ 12:05am
Cole County History: Trail-blazing entrepreneur was respected across race, politics
Before he used his personal property to save Lincoln Institute from closing and before he was the first black man on a Missouri statewide ballot, Howard Barnes was a skilled cook who traveled to California and bought freedom for himself and his family.
Oct. 19 2019 @ 12:05am
Cole County History: Local ball team advanced to national semi-pro baseball tourney in 1936
Missouri's first statewide semi-pro baseball tournament was held in Jefferson City in 1936. The National Semi-Pro Baseball Congress, based in Wichita, Kansas, had held national tournaments for a few years and was looking for participation from Missouri.
Sep. 7 2019 @ 12:05am
Cole County History: Open field once held community athletic events, drive-in movie theater
A forgotten park was once the location for a variety of athletic competitions for youth and adults.
Aug. 31 2019 @ 12:05am
Historic preservationists band together as they look for ways to restore buildings after tornado
The heartbreak of losing properties essential to the historic backdrop of Jefferson City is shared by not only the owners and those who have rehabilitated the grand homes and storied spaces, but by community members and people outside of town.
May. 26 2019 @ 12:05am
Local driver named ‘Highway Angel’ after rescuing toddler
Driving his 18-wheeler along the same stretch of highway every day, Mike Johnson has become pretty familiar with the roughly 300 miles of landscape.
Feb. 2 2019 @ 12:05am
Local driver rescues toddler, named 'Highway Angel'
Local truck driver rescued an 18-month-old toddler in a ditch beside Missouri 19 and was named a "Highway Angel."
Feb. 1 2019 @ 9:50pm
Crowd favorite returns to Finke
A seasoned-Silver Dollar City ensemble, The Homestead Pickers, will bring their McHaffie Homestead show to the Finke Theatre at 7 p.
Jan. 17 2019 @ 12:05am
Moniteau County Historical Society mural gets colorful
After nearly two years of hoping and planning, the California Progress Inc. finally is seeing its mural project in color.
Oct. 23 2018 @ 11:01pm
Swing-folk jazz duo opens Finke’s ninth season
The 2018-19 season at Finke Theatre in California will open at 7 p.m. Saturday with Victor and Penny and the Loose Change Orchestra.
Sep. 20 2018 @ 12:05am
Artist, musician returns to share talent with hometown
Coming from a family of musicians, Keli Schaefer didn't delve into her calling as an artist until adulthood.
Aug. 16 2018 @ 12:05am
Jamestown church celebrates 175 years
A circuit-riding preacher helped a group of 15 worshippers in Jamestown to form a German Methodist congregation 175 years ago.
Aug. 8 2018 @ 5:00am
Grand marshal: Tradition key to Moniteau County Fair's success
Anyone who has volunteered on the Wednesday work night before the Moniteau County Fair begins likely has at least one piece of swag from Ken Wolken.
Aug. 8 2018 @ 12:10am
Moniteau County among first to add Text to 911
If an emergency happens and one cannot speak or hear, residents in Moniteau County now are able to use Text to 911.
Jul. 26 2018 @ 11:00am
California SRO position coming together
The Moniteau County R-1 School board and the California Board of Aldermen have created separate committees to create a full-time job for a school resource officer.
Jul. 25 2018 @ 12:05am