News Tribune on Tap

Each week, Capital City football beat writer Adam Feiner and podcast host Tony Hawley break down everything to do with Cavaliers football. In this podcast, they look back at Capital City's loss to Jefferson City and preview the Cavaliers' inaugural varsity game against Helias at Adkins Stadium.

Each week, Blair Oaks football beat writer Greg Jackson and podcast host Tony Hawley break down everything to do with Falcons football. In this podcast, they look back at Blair Oaks' road loss to Valle Catholic in a tight state-ranked battle and preview the Falcons' upcoming road game against Eldon.

Each week, Russellville football beat writer Chris Martucci and podcast host Tony Hawley break down everything to do with Indians football. In this podcast, they look back at Russellville's road loss to Hogan Prep and preview the Indians' Homecoming game against Harrisburg.

State government reporter Phillip Sitter chats with Managing Editor Gary Castor about what legislation passed during the recent special session. Gov. Mike Parson called the session with a narrowly focused agenda on public safety. The six bills considered elicited heated debate and protests. Two of the bills passed and were sent to the governor. Phillip forecasts public safety will be a hot topic w...

Several Mid-Missouri schools kicked off their first week of football games last Friday, and for the most part, everything went off without a hitch, Sports Editor Tom Rackers said. Now that schools move into the next few weeks, there have already been some changes and flexibility will be key this season. Tom explains how schools in Jefferson City are limiting the number of fans and what that means...

A Civil War marker on Moreau Drive depicting a moment when a Confederate general decided not to attack Jefferson City has recently become a point of contention in the community between those who say it is a piece of the Capital City’s history and those who say its facts are wrong and it promotes racism. Jefferson City government reporter Emily Cole explains how the future of the marker will be det...

With the "fake news" culture overtaking the media industry, the News Tribune is trying to encourage community engagement and transparency through its coverage and events. In this week’s episode, Community Engagement Editor Nicole Roberts shares some of the efforts and events she and other staff members at the News Tribune undertake in an effort promote involvement and conversation within the commu...

Lately, Jefferson City has become the site of protests regarding crime legislation that is being considered at the Missouri General Assembly. Public safety reporter Jeff Haldiman shares why the protesters are protesting in Jefferson City and why the protests — just one week apart — ended so differently.

It's "back to school" month for many students, but this year is a little different. Due to the pandemic, local schools are implementing re-entry plans in hopes of containing the coronavirus and keeping both educators and students safe. Layne Stracener, News Tribune education reporter, chats with Managing Editor Gary Castor about how schools in Jefferson City plan to offer classes this fall, and wh...

Randy Allen retired from the Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce on July 1 after more than a decade. He reflects on his time with the chamber and how it and Jefferson City has adapted, both during the 2008 recession and the current coronavirus pandemic. He also describes what he sees are the economic challenges and opportunities facing Jefferson City and the chamber.

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, cities around the nation are considering or have already passed ordinances to require face coverings in public. Whether Jefferson City creates a mask ordinance is uncertain, but the possibility may be influenced by case numbers in the area. In today's episode of News Tribune on Tap, Gary Castor, managing editor of News Tribune, chats with Emily Cole, city gov...

Sports Editor Tom Rackers explains how Major League Baseball plans to get the "boys of summer" on the field on the field again, as well as tries to make the case for designated hitters in America's pastime. He failed to persuade the host.

In today's episode of News Tribune on Tap, state government reporter Phillip Sitter chats about ways Missouri is trying to combat the spike in coronavirus cases and what the state's next steps are.

"Play ball!" Those welcome words have returned to multiple ballparks around Mid-Missouri after several sports were canceled or postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Sports Editor Tom Rackers and Assistant Sports Editor Greg Jackson share how baseball is played during the pandemic, as well as forecast just what the sports world might look like in the months ahead.

As America struggles with how to address issues of structural racism in today's society, Missouri NAACP President Rod Chapel explains racism is fundamentally wrong because America should be a place for everybody. The beginnings of a solution, he says, is creating an environment of empathy and understanding for all.

The Jefferson City Council voted to move forward with a proposal from Chesterfield Hotels to redevelop city-owned property at the Missouri State Penitentiary. The redevelopment includes a hotel, conference center, ice arena, a mixture of shops and apartments and parking garages. In today's episode, City Hall Reporter Emily Cole discusses what the next steps are and what finances look like for the...

The winds may have been strong but Jefferson City is stronger, Mayor Carrie Tergin recalls as she reflects on the road to recovery Missouri's Capital City has been on in the last year since the May 22, 2019, tornado.

On May 22, 2019, an EF-3 tornado swept through Jefferson City and surrounding communities, leaving devastation behind. Now, one-year later, four News Tribune reporters recall the night of the tornado and what it was like in the days and weeks covering the natural disaster.

In today's episode of News Tribune on Tap, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with reporter Phillip Sitter about Lincoln University's financial struggles during the coronavirus. Lincoln University recently declared financial exigency and anticipates a drop in enrollment next school year.

In today's episode of News Tribune on Tap, Managing Editor chats with Nicole Roberts, community engagement editor and business reporter, about how businesses are adjusting to new norms after state and county stay-at-home orders expire, as well as how the businesses are weathering financially.

In today's episode of News Tribune on Tap, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with Rep. Dave Griffith, R-Jefferson City, about how the Missouri Legislature will address the coronavirus pandemic and challenges to expect over the next several months.

In today's episode of News Tribune on Tap, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with Cole County Health Department Director Kristi Campbell about the county's decision not to extend its stay-at-home order and what that means for residents. The county's order is set to expire at noon on Saturday, April 25.

In today's episode of News Tribune on Tap, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with Ryan Burns, director of communications for the Jefferson City School District. She shares how remote learning is going within the school district, as well as how the district is making plans for traditions like prom, graduation and summer school.

Because of the coronavirus, sports have been sidelined for the foreseeable future. Stay-at-home orders have caused many seniors to give up their last year of playing, while coaches are trying to find new ways to stay in contact with student athletes with schools being closed. In today's episode of News Tribune on Tap, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with Assistant Sports Editor Greg Jackson abou...

In today's episode of News Tribune on Tap, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with Jeff Haldiman, public safety reporter, about how Mid-Missouri first responders are responding to COVID-19, from the protective gear they're wearing to their interactions with the community. Listen to this podcast on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Play and newstribune.com/nt-on-tap