Stories by Molly Morris

A league of their own Wednesdays are one of Connie Bond’s favorite days of the week.No, it’s not because it’s hump day.Wednesdays are when the ladies golf league meets at Oak Hills Golf Center.After her h... May 18, 2022

Female pilots drawn to freedom of the sky At 4 years old, Lea Komaromi jumped off her family’s 6-foot-tall deck.She wanted to fly.“I wanted to feel the freedom of the air.” And a dozen years later — July 17, 2020,... May 18, 2022

FROM HER: Celebrating new beginnings A new year can sometimes feel like a lot of pressure. How do I improve myself? How do I show that this year is better than the last? How do I not give up on that New Year’s resolution to drink m... January 26, 2022

Love and chaos Planning a wedding is hectic. Buying your first house — and moving in with your new fiancé for the first time — is hectic.Adopting your first dog, also hectic.Doing it all duri... January 26, 2022

Parenthood journey Samantha Struemph was not the first to know she was pregnant. Her husband had been telling her for a few weeks, and a coworker was pretty convinced as well. After a taking test early one mor... January 26, 2022

Christmas events, light displays scheduled across Mid-Missouri It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Jefferson City.A host of festive activities are scheduled locally this weekend, and holiday light displays are beginning to open across the region.Fi... December 2, 2021

Christmas classic celebrates giving Adapted from the classic holiday short story, Stained Glass Theatre's upcoming production of "The Gift of the Magi" aims to remind audiences of the preciousness of all of life's moments. The show o... December 2, 2021

‘The Gift of the Magi’ opens at Stained Glass Theatre  Adapted from the classic holiday short story, Stained Glass Theatre’s upcoming production of “The Gift of the Magi” aims to remind audiences of the preciousness of all of life&... December 2, 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 21, 2021

The Little Theatre's murder mystery packed with hilarious hijinks Nothing says the holiday season much like a murderous whodunit in a medieval castle.When a guest is stabbed to death during a holiday weekend getaway in 1936, hilarity and mayhem ensue to stop the kil... November 11, 2021

Series of car-themed short plays to open at Scene One First came the car. Then came the plays. After being given a yellow prop car used in a recent Helias High School musical, Scene One Theatre's Mark Wegman put a call out to local playwrights, and... November 4, 2021

Mid-Missouri gears up for packed Halloween weekend Whether you crave the silly or the spooky, Mid-Missouri is gearing up for Halloween this weekend with plenty of sweet events for all ages. If you see we've missed something, visit newstribune.com/g... October 28, 2021

Community Breast Care Project continues goal of supporting women through cancer For almost 20 years, the Community Breast Care Project foundation has put a personal touch on caring for Mid-Missouri women through a breast cancer diagnosis. And despite hardships in 2020 - the CO... October 26, 2021

Symphony gets spooky in upcoming Halloween concert A symphony performance may not typically bring up images of Godzilla ravaging a city and an army of Elvi (that's multiple Elvises) coming to its rescue. But Spooktacular isn't a typical symphony pe... October 21, 2021

Pumpkin Fest returns in all its glory It finally feels like the return of fall as one of Mid-Missouri's most beloved traditions returns this weekend after having to cancel last year. The Pumpkin Festival runs 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and... October 7, 2021

Lora Soltvedt shares her journey with breast cancer Diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year, Lora Soltvedt is now doing well with treatments completed. Soltvedt lives south of Jefferson City and is a school secretary at Eugene Elementary wher... October 5, 2021

Sense of community, health benefits bring Boot Scooters to the dance floor Hand in hand, Mike and Kathy Thienes take to the wooden dance floor. As soft pop music plays through the speaker, he gently pushes Kathy away from him - their feet effortlessly moving like they're flo... October 3, 2021

Porchfest returns to Forest Hill neighborhood Two years later, the Forest Hill Avenue porches will once again come to life with music, visual arts and lots of family activities. The third fall edition of Porchfest is on tap Sunday in the neigh... September 30, 2021

Check out the return of Art Around Town Jefferson City residents are invited to "get their art on" with the return of the Art Around Town crawl. The Jefferson City Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department art crawl event is free; attend... September 30, 2021

Summer jam gives young musicians a stage When his teenage daughter started a band a few years ago, transitioning to "dad-ager" was pretty natural for Chad Tuinstra. Toasterbath's unofficial manager, Chad wanted to help his daughter Lindse... September 16, 2021

Cork, Fork & Brews fundraiser on tap Monday's Cork, Fork & Brews event allows you to give back to the community while enjoying a sampling of local food and beverages. The dinner auction event begins at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at Capitol Pl... September 9, 2021

Senior center dances return to Ashland For the young and young at heart, monthly dances are returning to the Southern Boone Senior Center after a year and a half absence. Dances are from 7-10 p.m. the fourth Saturday of the month, kicki... August 26, 2021

CCP campers take the stage in 'Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR' Education and theater collide this weekend in the upcoming Capital City Productions' summer camp performance of "Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR." The fast-paced musical teaches lessons with memorable tu... July 29, 2021

Battle of the Brews on tap at Riverside Beer, food and live music are on tap Saturday during the sixth annual Battle of the Brews. Gates open at 4 p.m. at the Ellis-Porter Riverside Park amphitheater, 300 Ellis Porter Drive, and the even... July 22, 2021

Moonlight bike ride sets off Sunday morning Guided by the light of a (nearly) full moon, cyclists can pedal through the wee hours of Sunday morning during the Tour de Jefferson City Moonlight Bike Ride. Sponsored by Red Wheel Bike Shop and J... July 22, 2021

Building Community Bridges event celebrates cultural awareness Cultural awareness is at the heart of Building Community Bridges' upcoming SoulFest event. Slated for July 23-25, the new event features a block party on Ashley Street, fashion show and gospel conc... July 15, 2021

Miller, Osage counties kick off fair season County fair season gets underway next week in Mid-Missouri. First up is the Miller County Fair, which runs July 6-10 in Eldon. Later in the week, the Osage County Fair, July 8-10, kicks off in Linn... July 1, 2021

Garden tour returns to Capital City With an extra year to prepare, the "gardening event of the year" returns to the Capital City next weekend. The Bittersweet Garden Club's 21st annual garden tour is scheduled noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Jun... June 20, 2021

Garden of Month winner stays active tending plants Sue Kauffman moved into her Jefferson City home on Edgevale Road three years ago. It was a new build on a once wooded area with no landscaping - a blank slate. She's since transformed the outdoor s... June 20, 2021

Great Escape triathlon on tap Sunday Sunday's JC Triathlon: The Great Escape will take athletes from the pool at Ellis-Porter Riverside Park, down rural roads and to outside the walls of the historic Missouri State Penitentiary, all whil... June 10, 2021

Cultural arts to grace Capitol Avenue porches Sunday After two installments held virtually last year, live music, poetry and art demonstrations return to the porches of East Capitol Avenue on Sunday for PorchFest JCMO. The free event - from 1-4 p.m. ... June 10, 2021

Scene One pays tribute to Missouri with original works The Show-Me State will be on display as part of Scene One Theatre's second installment of "Tales from the Rough Writers." With 2021 being the state's bicentennial, Scene One founder Mark Wegman wan... June 3, 2021

KidsFest finds new home at Riverside Park this weekend After having to cancel the last two years, the JC Parks' popular KidsFest event is back this year - this time in a new location with a host of new activities for the whole family. KidsFest and Bass... June 3, 2021

Free movies series returns to Riverside Park UPDATE: With below average temperatures and a threat of more rain, the Jefferson City Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department postponed the start of its free outdoor movie series. Originally sche... May 27, 2021

Discover the hiking potential in Mid-Mo As the temperatures continue to rise, it’s the perfect time to hit the trails in the Jefferson City area. From a quick jaunt to a lengthier excursion, here are some of the many local trails to get you... May 20, 2021

Leash up for JC Parks Dog Jog 5K this weekend A new JC Parks event aims to get legs moving and tails wagging.Saturday’s Dog Jog 5K run/walk — hosted by the Jefferson City Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department in conjunction with dog training ... May 20, 2021

Renovated short-term rental receives Golden Hammer status Dan and Carrie Couch pay attention to the details while traveling and staying at short-term rentals. Sometimes, for example, the kitchen is difficult to navigate, leading to a hunt for a wine glass... May 16, 2021

Best Mom: Mother-daughter bond remains strong through drug addiction Christine Schuessler doesn't think she did anything special. Her daughter, Becky Schuessler, says otherwise. Christine had more than enough reasons to turn her back and walk away from Becky, but... May 9, 2021

Original student pieces return in Scene One fundraiser Take two at Scene One.Almost seven months after having to cancel their event due to COVID-19, the students at Out of the Box Actor’s Studio will return May 13 to the Scene One Theatre stage for their ... May 6, 2021

Two weekend 5K events to benefit Jefferson City charities If you lace up your running or walking shoes Saturday, your steps can benefit two Capital City charitable organizations. On Saturday, a Jefferson City Area Board of Realtors 5K event will benefit t... April 29, 2021

In-person events return to MRRL With yoga, craft classes, movie nights and even mini golf, the library is much more than a place to check out a book — though they definitely do that, too.But for a handful of winter months, the Misso... April 1, 2021

First community bike ride of 2021 takes off Saturday With sunny skies ahead, kick off the start of spring Saturday morning with a bike ride.The Jefferson City Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is hosting its first community bike ride of 2021, st... March 18, 2021

Helias opens 80s-themed musical tonight at Miller Performing Arts Center A year ago, the cast and crew of Helias High School’s spring musical were still riding a high after a successful run of “The Little Mermaid” when the rapidly spreading coronavirus closed school days l... March 11, 2021

Stories by Molly Morris

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