News Tribune on Tap

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor and Community Engagement Editor Layne Stracener chat about the News Tribune's recent move from 210 Monroe St. to 326 E. Capitol Ave. Get the scoop on the new building --  Stop by 326 E. Capitol Ave. from 5-6 p.m. May 22 to enjoy some free ice cream, see the new building and meet the staff.

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Leann Porrello, JC Parks Arts and Culture program manager, about Jefferson City's upcoming Porchfest, a festival centered on local music and art, scheduled for 1-4 p.m. May 5 on Fairmount Boulevard. For more information, visit Porchfest JCMO on Facebook .

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Sarah Hamilton, chairwoman of Jefferson City Room at the Inn, an overnight homeless shelter operating during winter months. They chat about homelessness in Jefferson City, how Room at the Inn operates, challenges the shelter faced last season and goals for the next season. For more information about Jefferson City Room at the Inn and how to vol...

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with River City Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Susan Cook about the organization and its Women Build program. For more information or to get involved, visit rivercityhabitat.org or contact Cook at  susan@rivercityhabitat.org.

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Missouri Prairie Foundation board member Jane Haslag about the importance of native plants and how to incorporate them into your landscaping. Click  here  to learn more about Haslag's Landscaping with Native Plants event, taking place at 6 p.m. today at Runge Nature Center.

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with City Administrator Brian Crane about plans for a yard waste facility at what was once a temporary site near the intersection of Ellis Boulevard and Tanner Bridge Road. City Council approved the resolution to the yard waste issue on March 4. Learn more about the yard waste site  here .

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Penny Quigg, Cole County Republican Central Committee chairwoman, who gives an inside-view breakdown of the  Missouri GOP Cole County Caucus,  which took place March 2.

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Community Engagement Editor Layne Stracener about their efforts to bridge the gap between the News Tribune and its readers by engaging the community through social media and events. To subscribe to our free email newsletters, visit newstribune.com/newsletters.  To participate in our contests, visit  newstribune.com/special-sections/contests . T...

In this week’s episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with reporter Genna Tlustos about a $93 million plan for the Missouri State Penitentiary.  Visit MSP's website at  missouripentours.com , and read Tlustos' story about the plans for the MSP site  here.

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with recently-appointed Jefferson City Parks and Recreation Director Aaron Grefrath about his background, challenges and opportunities facing JC Parks and current/upcoming park projects.

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with HALO Founder/CEO Rebecca Welsh about The HALO Foundation, a nonprofit that helps homeless youth through housing and programs. 

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Missouri Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Russell about her background, the evolving role of women in the legal profession and challenges and opportunities facing the Missouri Supreme Court today.

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Taisir Yanis about his history as the owner of Yanis Coffee Zone and its success in downtown Jefferson City as well as his new business venture, Izzy's Burgers and Shakes.

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with News Tribune reporters about the News Tribune's annual "A Christmas Wish" series in which we share the stories of those whose lives have been impacted by United Way of Central Missouri and its partner agencies. He chats with the reporters about the stories they wrote for this year's "A Christmas Wish" and their takeaways from the experience. Re...

In this week’s episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Tiffany George, a licensed professional counselor at SSM Health, who offers tips and coping strategies to manage stress and mental health issues, find balance and create a more realistic, healthy way of living during the holidays -- or any time of year.

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Don Hentges, Jefferson City Veterans Council president and Wreaths for Heroes chairman, about Wreaths for Heroes, an annual event where volunteers place wreaths on the graves of veterans at Jefferson City National Cemetery. To volunteer at Wreaths for Heroes on Saturday, Dec. 9, bring a truck to the warehouse on Jefferson Plaza at 7:30 a.m. or...

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Melissa Hatfield, lead pastor at First Baptist Church, where Jefferson City Room at the Inn is now located. They chat about how the overnight winter shelter operates, why First Baptist Church decided to become involved, changes that come with the relocation, and how the community can help address the needs of the homeless population in Jefferso...

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Cara Alexander Stark, Downtown Association president and Living Windows chairwoman, and Alex Bobbitt, communications/film manager at the Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau and Living Windows committee member, about the 35th annual Living Windows taking place Dec. 1 in downtown Jefferson City. They chat about the history of the event,...

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Rep. Rudy Veit, R-Wardsville, about priorities for the legislative session beginning Jan. 3.

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Toxic Tournaments co-founder Caleb McGennis about esports and the upcoming Outbreak '23 eSports  training camp and tournament in Jefferson City. Click here to learn more about the Outbreak '23 eSports Camp, and click here to learn more about the Outbreak '23 Tournament.

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Helias Catholic High School Principal Spencer Allen about artificial intelligence. They explore the definition of AI, discussing its applications -- both positive and negative -- in everyday life and in the school setting. He offers tips for those wanting to use AI in practical ways, touching on the importance of maintaining ethical use, foster...

In this week’s episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Kevin Lohraff, manager of Runge Nature Center in Jefferson City, about deer hunting season in Missouri, including how big the deer population is, how conservation manages the size and health of the population, and an upcoming managed deer hunt at Runge. Learn more about deer hunting season in Missouri at mdc.mo.gov.

In this week’s episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Jefferson City Police Chief Eric Wilde about fentanyl, including what it is, the dangers of it, approaches to try to abate it, and how prevalent it is in the community. Read our recent story about fentanyl in Jefferson City here:  Police, EMS: Fentanyl cases on downswing

In this week’s episode, we dive into the topic of child care and get three perspectives from leaders in our community. Editor Gary Castor chats with Angela Hirsch, executive director of the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center, Erin Vader, superintendent of schools for the Diocese of Jefferson City, and Paula Benne, owner of C&S Employment Solutions. Read our recent story on child care here: Local gro...

In this week’s episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Karen Taylor, associate pastor at First United Methodist Church, who works on various initiatives to address homelessness in Jefferson City. They discuss Jefferson City's current state of homelessness , possible solutions, and initiatives such as Project Homeless Connect and Room at the Inn homeless shelter. For more information about organizat...