In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Jessica Haefke and Adam Moss about Leadership Jefferson City and the upcoming Battle of the Brews event presented by the Leadership Jefferson City Class of 2024. The event, scheduled for 12-4 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Jefferson City Jaycees Fairgrounds, will feature home and commercial brews, live music and food trucks. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Sneaker Project and The Special Learning Center. Visit bit.ly/3xRi0Xj to buy tickets....
Aug 19, 2024•9 min
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Missouri National Guard Adjutant General Levon Cumpton. They discuss Cumpton's deep Missouri roots, from growing up on farms to his military career, spanning deployments with the U.S. Army and his current role leading the Missouri National Guard. He highlights the Guard's dual mission of national defense and state support, emphasizing its roles during crises like COVID-19 and natural disasters. Visit moguard.ngb.mil for more information about...
Jul 25, 2024•23 min
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Chairman and Garfield Public/Private (GPP) co-founder Ray Garfield and Steve Galbreath, GPP's head of design and construction, about the proposed downtown conference center. Click here to learn more.
Jul 19, 2024•49 min
In this week’s episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with recently-appointed Missouri Department of Conservation Director Jason Sumners about his background and goals for the conservation department.
Jul 11, 2024•23 min
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Diane Gilespie, executive director of the Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Mark Schreiber, board member of the Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau, about the history and future of the Missouri State Penitentiary. To schedule a tour of the Missouri State Penitentiary, visit missouripentours.com .
Jun 27, 2024•43 min
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with MoDOT Engineer Chris Brownell about what drivers can expect during the U.S. 54 overpass project that will include lane closures in Jefferson City.
Jun 20, 2024•23 min
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Special Learning Center Director Stephanie Johnson about the history and mission of the Special Learning Center and its new location, which supporters broke ground on last week.
Jun 13, 2024•21 min
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Amanda Love, Secretary of the Magnolia's Ministry Board, about the local organization, which offers resources to individuals who are being sexually exploited or trafficked. For more information, visit themagnoliaministry.org .
Jun 06, 2024•8 min
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Show-Me State Airshow Director Penny Smith about this year's air show, taking place Sept. 14 and 15 at the Jefferson City Memorial Airport. For more information, visit showmestateairshow.org .
May 30, 2024•11 min
Five years after a tornado struck Jefferson City and uprooted the lives of its citizens, Editor Gary Castor chats with former United Way of Central Misouri President Ann Bax about the recovery efforts and how the community came back stronger than ever.
May 23, 2024•21 min
As we approach the anniversary of the tornado that struck Jefferson City on May 22, 2019, Editor Gary Castor chats with former Mayor Carrie Tergin about her recollection of the events from the disaster and how it affected the community.
May 17, 2024•25 min
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Dave Helmick, the housing and property supervisor for the City of Jefferson Department of Planning and Protective Services, about three ongoing Jefferson City projects. They discuss progress at Missouri State Penitentiary, the city's approach to addressing dilapidated historic homes on Capitol Avenue and the acquisition process for redevelopment, and plans for the old News Tribune building at 210 Monroe St.
May 09, 2024•18 min
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.
May 02, 2024•11 min
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 .
Apr 18, 2024•7 min
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 volunteer, visit Jefferson City Room at the Inn on Facebook or email jeffersoncityrati@gmail.com....
Apr 11, 2024•21 min
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.
Apr 04, 2024•15 min
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.
Mar 21, 2024•17 min
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 .
Mar 14, 2024•25 min
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.
Mar 08, 2024•21 min
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 . To suggest a story idea, provide feedback or schedule an event, email gary@newstribune.com or lstracene...
Feb 29, 2024•14 min
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.
Feb 08, 2024•11 min
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.
Feb 01, 2024•25 min
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.
Jan 25, 2024•20 min
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.
Jan 11, 2024•24 min
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.
Dec 27, 2023•21 min
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. Read this year's A Christmas Wish stories at the links below: A Christmas Wish: Series to highlight en...
Dec 20, 2023•28 min
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.
Dec 13, 2023•18 min
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 arrive at Jefferson City National Cemetery, 1024 E. McCarty St., by 8:30 a.m. Related news: Russellv...
Dec 06, 2023•16 min
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 Jefferson City. Click here to read our recent story about Room at the Inn, and click here for opportunites t...
Nov 29, 2023•16 min
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, the classic and new features taking place this year, and what they personally enjoy most about Livi...
Nov 22, 2023•12 min
