News Tribune on Tap

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Jefferson City School District Superintendent Bryan McGraw about an April 4 bond issue that, if passed, would allow the district to build a new early childhood center, renovate both middle schools and expand Nichols Career Center, among other things.

In this week’s episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with JC Parks Cultural Arts Specialist Leann Porrello about a cultural arts master plan for Jefferson City, which had a public meeting Tuesday as an initial step in the process. The plan is meant to guide the city in enhancing the community’s quality of life through arts and culture.

To share feedback with the consulting firm, Keen Independent Research, visit keenindependent.com/jculturalarts, call 573-340-3988, or email [email protected].

In this week’s episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Ann Bax, who reflects on her tenure as United Way of Central Missouri president. Bax recently announced she is stepping down as president, a role she has helmed for 13 years.

In this week’s episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Jefferson City Police Chief Eric Wilde about city ordinances on Amendment 3 as he encourages education on recreational marijuana regulations.

In this week’s episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with solar technician Seth Cain, who gives a breakdown on how solar power works.

In this week’s episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Ken Hussey about his experience and perspective as a volunteer at Jefferson City Room at the Inn, a volunteer-staffed shelter that provides a place for people to stay overnight during the winter.

Shelters in Jefferson City are nearing capacity this winter as the number of people seeking warmth from overnight cold and approaching Jefferson City nonprofits appears to be growing. To learn more about the current capacity of homeless shelters in Jefferson City, click here. To read our opinion piece about volunteers stepping forward to meet the growing need, click here.

To volunteer at Jefferson City Room at the Inn, click here or email [email protected].

In this week’s episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Aaron Jeffries, deputy director of the Missouri Department of Conservation, about the history of the conservation department and challenges and opportunities facing conservation in the state.

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In this week’s episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with MoDOT Director Patrick McKenna about transportation issues in the state.

In this week’s episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with The Pantry JC board member Karen Sholes about the local nonprofit, which is struggling to meet demand as food prices continue to rise. To learn more about The Pantry JC, visit its Facebook page or thepantryjc.org.

In this week’s episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with reporter Cameron Gerber about the legalization of recreational marijuana and what it looks like from an employer, police and legislative perspective.