Gerry Tritz

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

Morgan County reports first COVID-19 death Morgan County reported its first COVID-19 related death Sunday. Aug. 2 2020 @ 11:04pm

Tuskegee Airman receives high school diploma 80 years later Tipton native James Shipley was unable to finish high school, but went on to serve his country as a crew chief for the famed Tuskegee Airmen. Jun. 30 2019 @ 11:24pm

Country duo Big and Rich to return to Jefferson City this summer Country artists Big & Rich will return to Jefferson City to headline Salute to America's Concert Inside the Walls, festival organizers announced Sunday. Apr. 1 2018 @ 1:00pm

Local team wins first in their division at Guacamole Bowl Even before Rachael Dodson owned Downtown Diner, she was known for her exceptional pies. Mar. 4 2018 @ 11:53pm

Sticking it to cancer and the cold Since 2013, Tim Tinnin has used the annual Angiepalooza fundraiser to stick it to cancer, which claimed the life of his wife, Angie Capps-Tinnin. Feb. 18 2018 @ 9:18pm

At Bridal Spectacular: Wrapping up the details The threat of icy roads didn't stop hundreds of brides-to-be (and the occasional fiancé) from looking over all the possible options in planning their perfect wedding during Sunday's annual Bridal Spectacular. Jan. 8 2018 @ 12:41am

Missing teens went to 'various states' before returning The pair of local teenagers who have been missing for nearly two weeks have been safety reunited with their families. Nov. 26 2017 @ 9:31pm

Camp Lillie unites Civil War descendants of Union troops Jefferson City's only chapter of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War started Sunday with the induction of 15 members. Nov. 5 2017 @ 10:46pm

Historical Society honors Brooks The Cole County Historical Society honored Michelle Brooks, a longtime Jefferson City News Tribune reporter, Sunday night for her contributions to preserving history through her news coverage. Nov. 5 2017 @ 10:45pm

Scores climb stairs to remember firefighters who died on 9/11 Gov. Eric Greitens, dressed in a firefighter outfit Sunday with the word "governor' on his back, carried an ax in one hand and a helmet in the other as he finished climbing 110 stories — equivalent to the World Trade Center. Sep. 10 2017 @ 10:07pm

'Death of civil rights' More than 70 people representing several local organizations rallied Sunday afternoon outside the Governor's Mansion to mourn what the NAACP described as the "death of civil rights." Aug. 27 2017 @ 10:15pm

Weekend events prelude to 'icing on the cake' With an estimated 2-hour line to enter NASA's Journey to Tomorrow exhibit in front of the Capitol, grade-schooler Maks Protzman strolled up to a solar telescope with no wait and got a glimpse of the sun. Aug. 20 2017 @ 10:13pm

Patriotic quilt could fetch premium price at picnic Many area churches auction handmade quilts at their annual picnics. The key to fetching a premium price is making one that's both high quality and unique. Jul. 30 2017 @ 9:19pm

Former foster child uses Eagle project to help other foster children When Malachi Saint entered the foster care system at the age of 2, he had nothing more than a girl's coat and a single grocery bag containing all of his worldly possessions. Jul. 23 2017 @ 9:33pm

Auction gives Mid-Missouri a taste of 'Storage Wars' mania It was a scene similar to an episode of the TV show "Storage Wars" on Sunday morning just outside of Jefferson City. Jul. 9 2017 @ 8:49pm

Honor, dignity, integrity on display at Pow Wow Sunday's Pow Wow for the People event drew Native Americans from across the state who came to enjoy socializing, dancing, music and food. May. 29 2017 @ 10:40pm

151 Helias seniors told importance of truth The Rev. Joshua Duncan on Sunday told Helias High School's 151 graduates they have been instructed in truth and must go out into the world and do the same. May. 21 2017 @ 9:40pm

California seniors get advice from classmates California High School senior Ellie Wirts urged her fellow CHS graduates to "live in the moment" during Sunday's graduation ceremonies. May. 17 2017 @ 8:00am

Wellness center's first event nets good marks Sunday's Jr. NBA Skills Challenge was a low-key basketball competition hosted by the city's parks department. Feb. 13 2017 @ 6:00am

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