News Tribune on Tap

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Leann Porrello, Porchfest JCMO organizer and cultural arts specialist for Jefferson City Parks and Recreation, about the upcoming Porchfest scheduled for 1-4 p.m. Oct. 1 on Forest Hill Avenue. Visit  jcparks.com/event/porchfest  or check out  Porchfest JCMO on Facebook  for more information.

In this week’s episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Redemption Inside the Walls founder and co-organizer Paula Benne about the history of Redemption Inside the Walls and everything you need to know about this year's event. The fifth annual Redemption Inside the Walls, featuring the presentation of the Fisher Family Good Samaritan Awards and headliner Natalie Grant, is Sept. 23 at the Jefferson C...

In this week’s episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Puppies for Parole Program Director Jennifer Liebi about Puppies for Parole, a program where selected offenders in Missouri prisons have the opportunity to become trainers to rescue dogs. Click here to learn more about Puppies for Parole in our recent story, and click here to read our opinion piece about the program.

In this week’s episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with United Way of Central Missouri President Lee Knernschield about the United Way's addition of  three local nonprofits as partner agencies  and how this year's campaign is going. To donate or learn more about the United Way of Central Missouri, visit unitedwaycemo.org .

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Caster chats with Lincoln University President John Moseley about ongoing initiatives and goals for Lincoln University. Moseley highlights the importance of supporting students through programs like paid internships and the university's bridge program to improve retention and success rates, as well as efforts to break down misconceptions and increase engagement...

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Heather Beaulieu, Jefferson City School District deputy superintendent, about goals and changes in the district for the new school year and how parents and students can prepare for back to school.

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Darin Preis, executive director of Central Missouri Community Action, about misconceptions about low-income housing, how affordable housing ties into the economic health of the community, and how CMCA is addressing the housing crisis in Jefferson City, including its proposed Stronghold Landing development. Click  here to learn more.

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Wade Middaugh, CEO of Boys & Girls Club of Jefferson City, about the club's mission, growth , and how to get involved. For more information about the Boys & Girls Club, visit  bgcjc.com .

In this week’s episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Cole County Fair Chairman Derred Scheperle, who gives a rundown on everything you need to know about the fair, which runs July 31-Aug. 5 at the Cole County Fairgrounds, 1445 Fairgrounds Road in Jefferson City. To learn more, click here for a guide to the fair, and click here to visit the Jefferson City Jaycees Fair Facebook page.

In this week’s episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Marilee Veit, one of four female firefighters in the Jefferson City Fire Department. They talk about how she and two other female firefighters made department history last week  and what it's like to be a firefighter, especially as a woman in a role traditionally associated with men.

In this week’s episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with John Yang, associate director of research and professor of environmental science at Lincoln University, who is the lead investigator on a grant aimed to grow a diverse next generation of agriculture professionals. They talk about the decline in the number of farmers as young people choose different fields, Lincoln University’s role in promoting...

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek about his journey from India to the United States, his role as the state treasurer and some of the programs and services the treasurer's office offers , including MOBUCK$, MOScholars, and unclaimed property. A record $52 million worth of unclaimed property was returned to Missourians throughout the 2023 fisc...

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Samantha Schwartz, event coordinator for Salute to America, about the annual Independence Day event. Schwartz gives a rundown of everything you need to know about this year's festival, a jam-packed, one-day event on the Fourth of July in downtown Jefferson City. Click here  to read about Salute to America, or visit the event's website,  salutet...

In this week’s episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Dru Buntin, Missouri Department of Natural Resources director, about the drought Missouri is facing and its effects, DNR's drought mitigation and response plan and a recent investment for Missouri state parks. Click the links below for related stories: In drought, even farmers' optimism is drying up Missouri's wine crops facing challenges this...

In this week’s episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Katie Farr, a Jefferson City woman who is competing for the Miss Missouri crown. She talks about her background, why she started competing in pageants, what she enjoys about it, what categories the contestants are judged on, and why she is using her platform to raise awareness on eating disorders through her "Altogether Beautiful" initiative.

How does the News Tribune select which stories to include in the paper? In this week’s podcast episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with News Tribune copy desk editor Tony Hawley about the process of monitoring and selecting stories, including where the stories come from and how he determines which ones to include and their placement in the paper.

In this week’s episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with writer Jeremy Amick about why he began writing about veterans, what Memorial Day means to him and how you can honor the sacrifices of veterans on Memorial Day. To read some of Jeremy Amick’s stories about veterans, find his weekly history column in the News Tribune, click the links below or check out his books available on Amazon and other reta...

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Lee Knernschield about her background and goals as the new United Way of Central Missouri president.

In this week’s episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Rep. Rudy Veit about the legislative session, which ended last week. He reflects on some of the wins from the session, bills that fell short, and what he is looking toward for the next session.

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Missouri River Regional Library Director Claudia Young about the library's history and services as well as plans for a  possible building expansion , which voters will decide on August 8.  Missouri River Regional Library  administrators want to build a third floor and expand the two existing floors of its Jefferson City building.

In this week’s episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Mayor Ron Fitzwater about his background, the biggest challenges and opportunities for Jefferson City, and his goals and priorities as the new mayor of the Capital City.

In this week’s episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Carrie Tergin about her favorite memories and accomplishments during her eight-year term as mayor of Jefferson City and her goals and plans for the future. Tergin bid her farewell to the mayorship at her last City Council meeting on Monday as Ron Fitzwater was sworn in as the new mayor of Jefferson City. Click here  to read about the Jefferson...

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Ken Hussey about Serve Jeff City, a community-wide volunteer day scheduled for April 22. To sign up to volunteer, visit servejeffcity.org.

In this bonus episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Eliza Hussman Gaines, publisher of the News Tribune’s parent company WEHCO Media, about her journalism background, the Hussman family’s philosophy of putting readers first, and how WEHCO is addressing the evolving industry.

In this week’s episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Mayor Carrie Tergin about the Missouri State Penitentiary redevelopment as City Council recently approved exploration of a new master developer.