News Tribune on Tap

In today's episode of News Tribune on Tap, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with Cole County Health Department Director Kristi Campbell about how her staff handles and investigates positive tests for COVID-19, as well as the factors that went into declaring a county-wide stay-at-home order. She also offers tips on how we can minimize risks of contracting the novel coronavirus.

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In today's episode of News Tribune on Tap, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with Community Engagement Editor Nicole Roberts about the crumbling building in the heart of downtown Jefferson City. Almost two years after the west wall of 200 E. High St. partially collapsed, residents gathered at the corner of East High and Madison streets Wednesday to watch construction crews begin tearing down the building.

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In today's bonus episode of News Tribune on Tap, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with psychologist Laurel Kramer about how to manage your mental health during COVID-19, from working from home to being cooped up inside for days or weeks at a time.

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In today's episode of News Tribune on Tap, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with Jeff Haldiman, News Tribune courts reporter, about the shortage of public defenders and how that has impacted the Cole County Courthouse and local residents waiting for legal representation.

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In today's episode of News Tribune on Tap, Gary Castor chats with Mayor Carrie Tergin about Jefferson City's response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and her advice to the community.

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The novel coronavirus is impacting everyday life, from workers to businesses to government operations. In Jefferson City, Missouri, local and state officials are rushing to contain the COVID-19. Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with Joe Gamm, state and health reporter, about what the community and local officials are doing to contain the virus.

In today's episode of News Tribune on Tap, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with HER Magazine Editor Madeleine Leroux about the upcoming issue of HER Magazine, which has been nicknamed the "nerd issue." Listen to Madeleine chat about local Mid-Missouri women who participate in cosplay and play e-sports and Dungeons and Dragons! You can find this podcast on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Spotify, Soundcloud and newstribune.com/nt-on-tap

You see it on TV, hear it on the radio and read it in the newspapers. The news media loves covering politics, from national government all the way down to city government and school board races. With municipal elections next month and the presidential election only months away, Gary Castor chats with City Editor Rebecca Martin about how reporters at the Jefferson City News Tribune cover elections and what strategies the newspaper uses to reach a wider audience, all while trying to remain fair throughout its coverage.

In this week's episode of News Tribune on Tap, Gary Castor chats with Phillip Sitter, state and higher education reporter, about Lincoln University's enrollment struggles and how the university plans to address these issues. Also, make sure to listen to the end to hear Phillip's pun!

In today's episode of News Tribune on Tap, Gary Castor chatted with Emily Cole, Jefferson City government reporter, about the controversial potential relocation of East Miller Park to make room for an expansion at the national veteran's cemetery. Listen to what both sides of the issue have to say and what the next steps are in the process. Also, don't miss outtakes from the show at the end!

Background story: https://www.newstribune.com/news/local/story/2020/feb/12/parks-approves-relocation-of-east-miller-park-for-veterans-cemetery-expansion/816353/