News Tribune on Tap

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.