"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 project.
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 about how COVID-19 has impacted Mid-Missouri sports and what that means for both the spring and fall spo...
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
In today's episode of News Tribune on Tap, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with Cole County Health Department Director Kristi Campbell about how her staff handles and investigates positive tests for COVID-19, as well as the factors that went into declaring a county-wide stay-at-home order. She also offers tips on how we can minimize risks of contracting the novel coronavirus. Find this podcast on Spotify, Google Play, Apple Podcast and newstribune.com/nt-on-tap
In today's episode of News Tribune on Tap, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with Community Engagement Editor Nicole Roberts about the crumbling building in the heart of downtown Jefferson City. Almost two years after the west wall of 200 E. High St. partially collapsed, residents gathered at the corner of East High and Madison streets Wednesday to watch construction crews begin tearing down the building. You can find this podcast on Soundcloud, Spotify, Google Play, Apple Podcast and newstribun...
In today's bonus episode of News Tribune on Tap, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with psychologist Laurel Kramer about how to manage your mental health during COVID-19, from working from home to being cooped up inside for days or weeks at a time. You can listen to this podcast on Soundcloud, Spotify, Google Play, Apple Podcast and newstribune.com/nt-on-tap
In today's episode of News Tribune on Tap, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with Jeff Haldiman, News Tribune courts reporter, about the shortage of public defenders and how that has impacted the Cole County Courthouse and local residents waiting for legal representation. You can find this podcast on Spotify, Google Play, Apple Podcast and newstribune.com/nt-on-tap
In today's episode of News Tribune on Tap, Gary Castor chats with Mayor Carrie Tergin about Jefferson City's response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and her advice to the community. For the latest coronavirus coverage, visit www.newstribune.com/news/health/
The novel coronavirus is impacting everyday life, from workers to businesses to government operations. In Jefferson City, Missouri, local and state officials are rushing to contain the COVID-19. Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with Joe Gamm, state and health reporter, about what the community and local officials are doing to contain the virus.
In today's episode of News Tribune on Tap, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with HER Magazine Editor Madeleine Leroux about the upcoming issue of HER Magazine, which has been nicknamed the "nerd issue." Listen to Madeleine chat about local Mid-Missouri women who participate in cosplay and play e-sports and Dungeons and Dragons! You can find this podcast on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Spotify, Soundcloud and newstribune.com/nt-on-tap
You see it on TV, hear it on the radio and read it in the newspapers. The news media loves covering politics, from national government all the way down to city government and school board races. With municipal elections next month and the presidential election only months away, Gary Castor chats with City Editor Rebecca Martin about how reporters at the Jefferson City News Tribune cover elections and what strategies the newspaper uses to reach a wider audience, all while trying to remain fair th...
In this week's episode of News Tribune on Tap, Gary Castor chats with Phillip Sitter, state and higher education reporter, about Lincoln University's enrollment struggles and how the university plans to address these issues. Also, make sure to listen to the end to hear Phillip's pun!
In today's episode of News Tribune on Tap, Gary Castor chatted with Emily Cole, Jefferson City government reporter, about the controversial potential relocation of East Miller Park to make room for an expansion at the national veteran's cemetery. Listen to what both sides of the issue have to say and what the next steps are in the process. Also, don't miss outtakes from the show at the end! Background story: https://www.newstribune.com/news/local/story/2020/feb/12/parks-approves-relocation-of-ea...
In today's episode of News Tribune on Tap, News Tribune Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with David Meadows, the new Central Missouri Newspapers Inc. general manager. With more than 30 years of experience in the media industry, David has watched the field evolve. Find out what David's thoughts are on the ever-changing media industry and what that means for CMNI in today's episode!
Gary Castor, Jefferson City News Tribune managing editor, talks with state reporter Joe Gamm about issues facing the Missouri Department of Corrections, along with the department's proposal to close housing units at half-a-dozen correctional centers in the state, including one in Jefferson City. Joe also toured two local prisons and describes what they look like, as well as the differences between them.
Gary Castor, Jefferson City News Tribune managing editor, sat down with Tom Rackers, News Tribune sports editor, to talk about the Kansas City Chiefs' hope of winning the 2020 Super Bowl during this episode of News Tribune on Tap.
