Stories by Molly Morris

YMCA music fest hopes to send kids to camp After raising more than $15,000 during last year's inaugural event, Shelly Poire said this year's YMCA "Send a Kid to Camp Music Festival" has big shoes to fill Saturday.As obvious b... May 19, 2022

’90s country hits coming this fall to amphitheater Three country voices from the 1990s will meet in the Capital City this fall to swap stories and perform classic songs in the Roots and Boots Tour. The latest concert announcement from the Capital Regi... May 19, 2022

FROM HER: Move in your own way More than exercise, movement can take on so many different forms and can be tailored to your personality and goals.It’s not about getting swimsuit-ready or just physically moving yourself to a n... May 18, 2022

Military camp life on display this weekend Throughout military history, soldiers during wartime didn't spend all their time fighting.Museum of Missouri Military History Director Charles Machon hopes this weekend's event will illuminate... May 12, 2022

Thursday Night Live season gets underway next week Downtown Jefferson City's summer concert series returns next week to the intersection of High and Madison streets.The first Thursday Night Live of the year kicks off May 19 with headliner Shiloh C... May 12, 2022

Choral music returns with first Cantorum concert in two years After more than two years, the voices of the Jefferson City Cantorum are back.In their first appearance since December 2019, Cantorum singers will perform a free spring concert at 7 p.m. May 7 at Firs... April 28, 2022

Spring Porchfest event moves to Fairmount Blvd Porchfest is back Sunday for its spring edition -- but this time in a new neighborhood.The cultural arts festival that typically graces the porches of Capitol Avenue each spring has moved to the Fairm... April 28, 2022

JC Parks wants you to hit the trails this season JC Parks challenges you to get outdoors and hit the trails this season.Back for a second year, participants in the Jefferson City Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department's Trails Less Traveled F... April 28, 2022

Friday event celebrates Earth Day, World Book Day at Memorial Park Celebrations of the Earth and books are set to take center stage Friday at Memorial Park.The Jefferson City Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department's Giving Tree Earth Day Celebration also honor... April 21, 2022

Southside Market season opens Monthly open-air markets are back Saturday in Old Munichburg.The Southside Market, sponsored by the Old Munichburg Association, is from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. the fourth Saturday of each month April through Se... April 21, 2022

Easter egg hunts abound in Mid-Mo Pink and white flowers are blooming on the trees, and soon, multi-colored plastic eggs will be dotting the lawns. It's time to gear up for Easter egg hunts, and in Mid-Missouri, there are plenty o... April 7, 2022

Pretty in pink Beach stands out from gray rocks along Superior’s North Shore MINNEAPOLIS -- In the Land of 10,000 Lakes, one beach in northern Minnesota stands out. While most of Lake Superior's iconic shoreline is gray rock, this stretch is a surprising pink. Many North Shore... April 7, 2022

Start planning for summer camp season As the school year winds down, it's time to plan for the summer. Want to keep your youngsters busy and engaged? Check out these summer camp opportunities in the Capital City.This is not a complete... April 7, 2022

Community bike ride season resumes Spring has sprung and community bike rides are back in the Capital City.The Jefferson City Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department's first community ride of 2022 sets off at 10:30 a.m. Saturday ... March 24, 2022

Youth bands hit the amphitheater stage for May concert As part of its mission to shine a light on local talent, the Capital Region MU Health Care Amphitheater is bringing a handful of local youth bands to the Riverside Park stage.The latest concert added ... March 24, 2022

Christian music tour coming to amphitheater Three Christian musical acts will join forces May 6 in the Capital City in the My God is Still the Same tour.The show, featuring Sanctus Real, Stars Go Dim and Tim Timmons, will hit the stage at 7:30 ... March 17, 2022

FROM HER: Looking toward the Next Gen You can have all the latest clothes and get good grades and roll with the right crowd, but life as a teenager is still ... complicated.Working on this Young HER-themed magazine, I’ve spent a lot... March 16, 2022

In tune with community Dahlia Penserum sees herself as the shy kid. Her list of involvements say otherwise, though she’s hesitant to give herself too much credit. Not all leaders crave the spotlight. Th... March 16, 2022

Guided by faith Sydni Stratman would greet a stranger on the street and want to know their life story.  She’s the definition of a people person, and she credits God for that.So when God spoke to her last s... March 16, 2022

Leader on and off the court Sandhiya Baskar likes to keep busy. Whether playing tennis, involved in a community project, practicing cultural dance or attending one of her many club meetings at Jefferson City High School, th... March 16, 2022

‘Natural Shocks’ stirs up shocking ending at Scene One Kelsie Slaughter's character of Angela in the upcoming Scene One Theatre production is from Mississippi; she used to be a dealer on a riverboat casino. She's married and currently works as an ... March 10, 2022

Luck of the Irish 5K returns downtown May luck be on your side this weekend as the YMCA hosts its annual St. Patrick's Day-themed race.The Luck of the Irish 5K/10K sets off in search of that pot of gold -- figuratively speaking -- ear... March 10, 2022

'Around the World in 80 Days' coming to Itsy Bitsy Broadway An international adventure awaits in the latest Itsy Bitsy Broadway performance -- no passport needed. The youth-oriented theater is performing "Around the World in 80 Days" at 6 p.m. Feb. 24-25 and 2... February 17, 2022

JCSO to perform the classics in Tuesday's concert He's conducted at concert halls across the world, but Kirk Trevor hates the term classical music. "There are only two types of music: good music and bad music, whether it's pop, punk, rock, jazz or ra... February 10, 2022

Plenty of activities to love this Valentine's Day weekend Get ready to feel the love this weekend with a host of Valentine's Day-themed events in the Capital City.Here's a roundup of some of the area events. If you know of anything we've missed, ... February 10, 2022

Valentine's Day craft sure to warm your heart <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rOoBagdQClU" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerom... February 6, 2022

Improv group to hit the Scene One stage Cast members in next week's Off the Cuff improvisational comedy performance will be saying "yes, and..." all evening, collecting laughs and funds for a local theater group.Improv group l... February 3, 2022

JCHS explores themes of love in winter play Love can be a roller coaster. The ups and downs of relationships are on display next week in the Jefferson City High School production of "Love/Sick," which runs at 7 p.m. Feb. 9-11 at the school's Bl... February 3, 2022

Santa Claus has come to town With at least three local events in Jefferson City, Santa and his reindeer have a busy weekend ahead of them.First up, Building Community Bridges, 213 E. Ashley St., is hosting a Breakfast with Santa ... December 16, 2021

'Frozen Jr.' makes Jeff City debut at St. Joseph Cathedral Elsa, Anna, Olaf and the entire cast of memorable Disney characters will make their Jefferson City debut this weekend at St. Joseph Cathedral School in "Frozen Jr."A condensed version of the... December 7, 2021

Ask a Master Gardener: Use the last of the fall harvest in soup recipe As I am writing this, I see it is supposed to be in the mid-70s this week. That's pretty warm for the middle of November. I am not complaining; I'll take it over the frigid weather I know is coming. I... November 17, 2021

On Display: Author continues to pursue comic book passion Jefferson City native Nandor Fox Shaffer wears many creative hats. Award-winning comic book writer, YouTube content creator, drummer and artist are just a few of his passions. Shaffer grew up loving S... November 17, 2021

From the Stacks: 'Bracketology' gives sports fans closer look at NCAA What is there about filling out sheets each March that brings such pleasure to so many people? And just to clarify -- not income tax forms -- March Madness brackets. The weeks leading up to the NCAA B... November 17, 2021

Oversized, cozy styles the top sellers this fall, winter It's time. We've lived in pajamas for too long, and with the holidays right around the corner, it's the perfect opportunity to break out those heels and that sparkly dress. But ... that sounds like a ... November 13, 2021

Healthy Life: Seasonal cranberries packed with health benefits Food as medicine continues to be the current trend. As such, cranberries are a good source of various vitamins and antioxidants. The vitamin C content of cranberries block damage caused by free radica... November 13, 2021

On Nutrition: Travel food I'm thankful my husband and I already enjoyed social isolation before it became mandatory. One of our greatest pleasures is to take our horses and dogs to an out-of-the-way place where we can ride and... November 13, 2021

More than winter blues: Seasonal depression tips, insight from health experts SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- As the fall season comes and gloomy weather rolls in, so do the feelings of sadness and fatigue for many. One Sacramento area clinical psychologist said she gets more calls -- an... November 13, 2021

Stay on target: Don't let your health get in the way of hunting season LA CROSSE, Wis. -- Some do it for the challenge of chasing down the big game. Others do it as part of a family tradition. And others do it to enjoy being outdoors one last time before winter. Whatever... November 12, 2021

7-DAY MENU PLANNER: Pecans, apples enhance Thanksgiving dressing SUNDAY: Family day There's nothing like a pot roast for family day, and this Southwest beef pot roast (see recipe) will be enjoyed by all. Serve it with brown rice, a romaine salad and whole-grain bre... November 12, 2021

Worried about child's future fertility and COVID-19 vaccine? Know the truth about the risks Now that the COVID-19 vaccine is being rolled out for children ages 5-11, parents are asking their pediatricians many questions. One of the most common misconceptions, which doctors heard when teens b... November 12, 2021

Man fulfills dream of being physicist -- at 89 EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- An 89-year-old Rhode Island man has achieved a goal he spent two decades working toward and nearly a lifetime thinking about -- earning his Ph.D. and becoming a physicist... November 12, 2021

Consumer Health: COPD risks and prevention November is National COPD Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the risk factors for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and what you can do to keep yourself safe. COPD i... November 11, 2021

'Better than a bloody Mary': Therapy dogs to provide comfort at Ohio airport COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Jabbar Fant isn't a big fan of flying. "Actually, I hate it," the 48-year-old computer analyst said on a recent morning, shortly before boarding a flight for Houston to visit his nie... November 11, 2021

Can we end baby-book guilt? Chelsea Paulson used to feel guilty about not keeping up with her first daughter's baby book. So when her eldest was a toddler, she signed up for a subscription service that gives her a gentle nudge b... November 11, 2021

From the Stacks: A craft book worth revisiting We have a good selection of craft books at the library, and every year, many additional books on crafts are published. Our patrons love these books. I enjoy browsing through craft "eye candy," looking... November 10, 2021

Finally able to wed, couples face logistics like vaccine cards or years-apart dress fittings CHICAGO -- Excel sheets with proof of vaccination alongside RSVPs. Questions about whether a bar for an after-party checks vaccine cards. Disagreements about whether people want to test, or be around ... November 10, 2021

The Little Theatre's murder mystery packed with hilarious hijinks Murder mystery packed with hilarious hijinks 'The Game's Afoot' opens Nov. 18 at The Little Theatre Nothing says the holiday season much like a murderous whodunit in a medieval castle. When a guest is... November 10, 2021

Ask a Master Gardener: Don't abandon composting in the winter Thanksgiving will be here soon, and there is not much left in my garden. In fact, the only thing in the outside garden is my cover crop of cereal rye and hairy vetch and a few carrots and parsnips. Th... November 10, 2021

ERs swamped with seriously ill patients Although many don't have COVID Inside the emergency department at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan, staff members are struggling to care for patients showing up much sicker than they've ever seen. Tiffani Dusang, the ER's nurs... November 6, 2021

Quinn on Nutrition: Do vitamin patches work? I sometimes consult with overweight patients who are considering bariatric (weight loss) surgery. For some individuals, the need to take specific vitamin and mineral supplements for the rest of their ... November 6, 2021

Stories by Molly Morris

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