News Tribune on Tap

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor and Community Engagement Editor Layne Stracener chat about the News Tribune's recent move from 210 Monroe St. to 326 E. Capitol Ave.

Get the scoop on the new building -- Stop by 326 E. Capitol Ave. from 5-6 p.m. May 22 to enjoy some free ice cream, see the new building and meet the staff.

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Leann Porrello, JC Parks Arts and Culture program manager, about Jefferson City's upcoming Porchfest, a festival centered on local music and art, scheduled for 1-4 p.m. May 5 on Fairmount Boulevard.

For more information, visit Porchfest JCMO on Facebook.

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Sarah Hamilton, chairwoman of Jefferson City Room at the Inn, an overnight homeless shelter operating during winter months. They chat about homelessness in Jefferson City, how Room at the Inn operates, challenges the shelter faced last season and goals for the next season.

For more information about Jefferson City Room at the Inn and how to volunteer, visit Jefferson City Room at the Inn on Facebook or email [email protected].

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with River City Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Susan Cook about the organization and its Women Build program.

For more information or to get involved, visit rivercityhabitat.org or contact Cook at [email protected].

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Missouri Prairie Foundation board member Jane Haslag about the importance of native plants and how to incorporate them into your landscaping. Click here to learn more about Haslag's Landscaping with Native Plants event, taking place at 6 p.m. today at Runge Nature Center.

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with City Administrator Brian Crane about plans for a yard waste facility at what was once a temporary site near the intersection of Ellis Boulevard and Tanner Bridge Road. City Council approved the resolution to the yard waste issue on March 4.

Learn more about the yard waste site here.

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Penny Quigg, Cole County Republican Central Committee chairwoman, who gives an inside-view breakdown of the Missouri GOP Cole County Caucus, which took place March 2.

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Community Engagement Editor Layne Stracener about their efforts to bridge the gap between the News Tribune and its readers by engaging the community through social media and events.

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In this week’s episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with reporter Genna Tlustos about a $93 million plan for the Missouri State Penitentiary. 

Visit MSP's website at missouripentours.com, and read Tlustos' story about the plans for the MSP site here.

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with recently-appointed Jefferson City Parks and Recreation Director Aaron Grefrath about his background, challenges and opportunities facing JC Parks and current/upcoming park projects.