In this week’s episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with reporter Ryan Pivoney about Lincoln University’s new president, John Moseley. We also hear from Moseley about his background and priorities as he drops the interim title. Click here to learn more about Lincoln University’s new leadership.
In this bonus episode of News Tribune on Tap, Managing Editor Gary Castor and Community Engagement Editor Layne Stracener chat about their dogs and share tips for keeping pets safe in the cold weather.
In this week's episode of News Tribune on Tap, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with HER Magazine Editor Molly Morris about the process of creating HER Magazine and the stories and themes in the first two issues of the year, including the “new beginnings” issue, which came out Wednesday, January 26.
In today's episode, Cole County Health Director Kristi Campbell outlined how Cole County and Jefferson City are responding to increasing COVID-19 cases, as well as provided practical tips and guidance on how you can best protest yourself.
Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson chats with News Tribune Managing Editor Gary Castor about the upcoming fall festival and trick-or-treating event at the Governor's Mansion, as well as her recently-released cookbook that's in honor of Missouri's bicentennial.
Lincoln University's proposal to establish a law enforcement training academy recently received preliminary approval. LU associate professor Darius Watson, who has been working on the idea with LU Police Chief Gary Hill and associate professor Joseph Steenbergen, shares details about the university's plans for the program and what it would mean for the Jefferson City campus and surrounding community.
Lincoln University associate professor Darius Watson shares the vision behind an upcoming town hall devoted to improving public safety in the community. Five panelists (from law enforcement, the courts and advocates for civil rights and children) will field questions and hear suggestions from the community on how to improve public safety in Jefferson City and the Mid-Missouri area. The town hall is set for 6:30 p.m. on Thursday and will be live-streamed at newstribune.com
Each week, Missouri football beat writer Colin O'Brien and podcast host Tony Hawley break down everything to do with Tigers football. In this podcast, the look back at Missouri's road loss to No. 21 Tennessee and preview the Tigers' upcoming game against No. 17 LSU, which has been moved from Baton Rouge, La., to Columbia due to Hurricane Delta.
Each week, Jefferson City football writer Jason Strickland and podcast host Tony Hawley break down everything to do with Jays football. In this podcast, they look back at Jefferson City's win against rival Hickman and preview the Jays' upcoming game against a new rival on the football field, the Helias Crusaders, which will be played at Adkins Stadium.
Each week, Helias football beat writer Tom Rackers and podcast host Tony Hawley break down everything to do with Crusaders football. In this podcast, they look back at Helias' win in its inaugural game against Capital City and preview the Crusaders' first-ever meeting against the crosstown rival Jefferson City Jays at Adkins Stadium.
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 Helias and discuss why the Cavaliers had to cancel this week's game against Sedalia Smith-Cotton.
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 win against Eldon and preview the Falcons' Homecoming game against Hallsville.
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 Homecoming loss to Harrisburg and preview the Indians' upcoming road game against Paris.
Sundays are a great day to unwind, relax and engage in family-friendly activities. This Sunday, Oct. 4, Porchfest gives Mid-Missourians the chance to do all three from the comforts of their own homes. Leann Porrello, cultural arts specialist with the Jefferson City Parks and Recreation Department, shares how Sunday's gathering will bring together musical acts, as well as performance arts, culinary arts and visual arts in a virtual environment.
Each week, Missouri football beat writer Colin O'Brien and podcast host Tony Hawley break down everything to do with Tigers football. In this podcast, the look back at Missouri's season-opening loss to No. 2 Alabama and preview the Tigers' upcoming road game against No. 21 Tennessee.
Each week, Jefferson City football writer Jason Strickland and podcast host Tony Hawley break down everything to do with Jays football. In this podcast, they look back at Jefferson City's win in its first meeting against Capital City and preview the Jays' upcoming road game against long-time rival Hickman.
Each week, Helias football beat writer Tom Rackers and podcast host Tony Hawley break down everything to do with Crusaders football. In this podcast, they look back at Helias' conference win against state-ranked Rock Bridge and preview the Crusaders' first meeting against Capital City at Adkins Stadium.
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 when the Legislature convenes in January.
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 for the next few weeks.
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 determined by city government.
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 community.
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 whether those plans are achievable.
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 government reporter, about the council's thoughts on a mask ordinance and what may happen in the future...
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.
