News Tribune on Tap

In this bonus episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with Community Engagement Editor Layne Stracener about the Fisher Family Good Samaritan Awards and Redemption Inside the Walls concert.

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In this week’s episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with City Government Reporter Anna Watson about the unclear future of Jefferson City transit as facilities, buses and equipment near the end of their lives, the Jefferson City budget faces a gap between transit revenue and expenses, and transit operators across Missouri face demands they can’t meet.

If you have thoughts about how transit services could be improved or how the city should address it, email [email protected] or [email protected]. 

Click here to download the DoubleMap Bus Tracker app.

In this week’s episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with new Jefferson City School District Superintendent Bryan McGraw about his background and the challenges and opportunities facing the district.

In this week’s episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with longtime News Tribune Photographer Julie Smith about how she got into photojournalism, how the job has changed throughout the years, and what it’s been like to capture the highs, lows and everyday life the community for more than 30 years.

In this week’s episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with Julie Allen, local author of “A History of Enslaved People of Osage County,” about the hidden stories of slaves who lived, suffered and died in Mid-Missouri and why it’s important to share these stories today. Allen spoke Monday at a night of remembrance for people who had lived enslaved in Osage County, hosted by the Missouri NAACP and First United Methodist Church of Jefferson City. Click here to watch the video of the event.

In this week's episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with reporter Joe Gamm about allegations that a former Wardsville pastor absconded with about $320,000.

In this week’s episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with Jefferson City Police Chief Eric Wilde about the public perceptions of police officers, how the job has changed over the years, the challenges and opportunities facing the police department, and what Wilde’s goals are as the new police chief.

In this bonus episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with Mary Russell about her journey from farm girl to reporter to Missouri Supreme Court justice, how she's navigated the male-dominated field, and the challenges and opportunities the court system faces.

In this week’s episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with Salute to America Event Coordinator Penny Smith about the annual Salute to America event in Jefferson City taking place July 3 and 4. For more information about the event, visit https://www.newstribune.com/special-sections/

In this bonus episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with City Government Reporter Anna Watson about Capt. Eric Wilde becoming the city's next police chief. We also hear from Wilde on what he’s most excited about and what he plans to bring to the table.