News Tribune on Tap

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.