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Follow along with our host, Mia Sanson, as she interviews Stephi Smith to get the inside scoop on her stories from Tuesday and Wednesday! Read the full stories here- 1.  https://www.newstribune.com/news/2026/jan/06/council-approves-increase-in-parking-tickets/ 2.  https://www.newstribune.com/news/2026/jan/07/city-council-introduces-sales-tax-ballot-language/ 3.  https://www.newstribune.com/news/20...

Follow along with our host, Mia Sanson, as she interviews our reporters to get the inside scoop on stories from Wednesday to Friday! Read the full stories here- https://www.newstribune.com/news/2025/dec/19/police-prosecutor-detail-events-surrounding/ https://www.newstribune.com/news/2025/dec/17/downtown-business-owners-weigh-in-on-proposal-to/ https://www.newstribune.com/news/2025/dec/18/hargis-wo...

Follow along with our host Mia Sanson as she interviews our reporters to get the inside scoop on stories from Saturday to Tuesday! Read the full stories here- https://www.newstribune.com/news/2025/nov/30/thinking-of-running-for-school-board-heres-what/ https://www.newstribune.com/news/2025/dec/02/missouri-house-breaks-first-day-pre-filing-record/ https://www.newstribune.com/news/2025/dec/02/jc-roo...

Follow along with our host Mia Sanson as she interviews our reporters to get the inside scoop on stories from Saturday to Tuesday! Read the full stories here- https://www.newstribune.com/news/2025/nov/25/salvation-army-purchases-new-fridges-freezers/ https://www.newstribune.com/news/2025/nov/23/plenty-to-see-during-this-years-living-windows/ https://www.newstribune.com/news/2025/nov/23/avoid-trip-...

Follow along with our host Mia Sanson as she interviews our reporters to get the inside scoop on stories from Wednesday to Friday! Read the full stories here: https://www.newstribune.com/news/2025/nov/21/mansion-on-a-mission-delivers-meals-to-jc-schools/ https://www.newstribune.com/news/2025/nov/20/panda-express-coming-to-jefferson-city/ https://www.newstribune.com/news/2025/nov/21/family-question...

Follow along with our host Mia Sanson as she interviews our reporters to get the inside scoop of stories from Sunday to Tuesday!

In today's episode, Reporter Matthew McFarland, talks about the top stories and what is going on in Jefferson City Missouri.  Stories- https://www.newstribune.com/news/2025/nov/04/owners-pivot-in-redevelopment-plan-for-historic/ https://www.newstribune.com/news/2025/nov/04/early-voter-turnout-on-prop-a-better-than-expected/ https://www.newstribune.com/news/2025/nov/04/the-need-is-great/  

In today's episode, Reporter Matthew McFarland, talks about the top stories and what is going on in Jefferson City Missouri.  Stories-  https://www.newstribune.com/news/2025/nov/03/veterans-history-weekend-persists-despite-fed/ https://www.newstribune.com/news/2025/nov/02/one-dead-after-saturday-night-shooting/ https://www.newstribune.com/news/2025/nov/03/kehoe-dss-announces-state-team-member-food...

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with   members of the 2025 Leadership Jefferson City class, specifically Alyssa Wilds, John Smith, and Ashley Wiskirchen. They discuss the 10th annual "Battle of the Brews" fundraiser, scheduled for August 23rd, from noon to 4 PM, at the county fairgrounds. This event offers beer tasting from local and regional brewers, live music, food trucks, game...

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Kirk DeMars, co-chair of Redemption 'A New Beginning', a Christian concert series. This conversation highlights the concert's mission of community blessing, detailing its evolution from benefiting a young girl to supporting various non-profits like CASA. The interview provides specifics for the upcoming concert, featuring Big Daddy Weave, infor...

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Rebecca Gordon, the executive director of the American Red Cross's Central and Northern Missouri chapter. The discussion focuses on the Red Cross's disaster response efforts, particularly regarding recent tornadoes and the more frequent home fires in Missouri, outlining how they provide immediate assistance, shelter, and long-term recovery supp...

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with John Landwehr, former Jefferson City mayor. Landwear discusses the two-decade-long "sister city" relationship between Jefferson City and Münchberg, Germany, highlighting its origins and goals of fostering international ties. He provides a detailed description of Münchberg, emphasizing its authenticity as a non-touristy German town and mentionin...

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Chris Brownell, a resident engineer at the Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT). The discussion focuses on a two-year, $5.3 million project to rehabilitate approximately a dozen bridges on US 54 in the Jefferson City area, with the first phase starting this summer. Brownell details the project's logistics, including traffic flow modifi...

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Angela Hirsch the executive director of the Rape and Abuse Crisis Service (RACS), a non-profit organization in Jefferson City, Missouri. Hirsch explains that RACS serves survivors of various forms of abuse and trafficking, offering 24/7 services including counseling, emergency shelter, and advocacy. The interview also sheds light on Denim Day,...

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Kristen Schulte, education director of Missouri River Relief. They talk about the mission of Missouri River Relief, which is to connect people to the Missouri River by providing educational programs and experiences that challenge the common perception of the river as dangerous. Key initiatives discussed include large-scale river cleanups involv...

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Miranda Bakes about bringing Safe Haven Baby Boxes to mid-Missouri. Bakes, who is part of a task force working to implement these boxes, explains that they are climate-controlled receptacles installed in designated safe locations like EMS stations, allowing parents in crisis to anonymously and safely surrender newborns up to 45 days old under c...

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Maddie Fennewald, the media specialist for the Missouri Department of Conservation, about morel mushroom hunting. They discuss what morels are, when and where to find them, and how to differentiate edible morels from poisonous look-alikes. Fennewald provides tips for successful hunting, including preferred environmental conditions and locations...

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with and Mia Sanson, the community engagement editor of the Jefferson City News Tribune.  They discuss the newspaper's efforts to connect with the community and understand their news interests. Their overarching goal is to be more accessible and responsive to the community's needs and preferences. Contact info: msanson@newstribune.com ,  feedback@ne...

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Bob Priddy, a longtime Missouri journalist and history enthusiast. Priddy discusses his efforts to relocate the Arabia Steamboat Museum from Kansas City to Jefferson City, highlighting the museum's unique collection of perfectly preserved 1856 artifacts. He argues that bringing the museum to the capital city, possibly in conjunction with the re...

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Shauna Kerperin from the Missouri Parent Teacher Association and Paula Benne from the Jefferson City Area Chamber's Child Care Action Team. They discuss the critical need for accessible and quality child care in Jefferson City and Cole County, Missouri. They emphasize that this shortage is exacerbated by workforce challenges in attracting and r...

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Sally Moore and Amber Brondell from United Way of Central Missouri. They discuss the formation and mission of Women United, an initiative under the United Way that unites women to support their community. The conversation highlights the group's events, such as the community baby shower and the Power the Purse fundraiser, and the various committ...

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Ken Theroff, chairman of the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and Gary Plummer, CEO and President of the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce. The discussion centers on the Chamber's four key areas: stewardship, membership, partnership, and salesmanship, along with three focus areas: housing, child care, and touris...

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Melissa Gerke from the American Heart Association. Their conversation highlights February as heart month, emphasizing that heart disease is the leading cause of death globally for many demographics. Gerky discusses prevention, risk factors, and the importance of consulting with a physician. The interview further explores differences in heart at...

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Heather Luebbert, Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) commercial motor vehicle program manager, regarding MoDOT's involvement in combating human trafficking. Heather explains that Missouri's central location and extensive transportation network make it a hub for trafficking. MoDOT's role focuses on training employees to recognize and...

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Rebecca Welsh, founder of Halo, a nonprofit organization providing housing, healing, and education to at-risk and homeless youth. Halo operates in Jefferson City, Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri, and internationally, offering residential and non-residential programs. The interview discusses Halo's services, the challenges faced by at-risk youth...