Episodes
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The Fine Print 1/8- Parking tickets, sales tax and rivermarket updates
Follow along with our host, Mia Sanson, as she interviews Stephi Smith to get the inside scoop on her stories from Tuesday and Wednesday! Read the full stories here- 1. https://www.newstribune.com/news/2026/jan/06/council-approves-increase-in-parking-tickets/ 2....
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The Fine Print 12/20- Closed Cases, Costly Parking, and Christmas Wishes
Follow along with our host, Mia Sanson, as she interviews our reporters to get the inside scoop on stories from Wednesday to Friday! Read the full stories here- https://www.newstribune.com/news/2025/dec/19/police-prosecutor-detail-events-surrounding/...
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Dec. 3 Fine Print Edition
Follow along with our host Mia Sanson as she interviews our reporters to get the inside scoop on stories from Saturday to Tuesday! Read the full stories here- https://www.newstribune.com/news/2025/nov/30/thinking-of-running-for-school-board-heres-what/...
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Nov. 26 Fine Print Edition
Follow along with our host Mia Sanson as she interviews our reporters to get the inside scoop on stories from Saturday to Tuesday! Read the full stories here- https://www.newstribune.com/news/2025/nov/25/salvation-army-purchases-new-fridges-freezers/...
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Nov. 22 Fine Print Edition: Mansion on a Mission, Panda Express Confirmed, Families Demand Answers, and Christmas Mansion updates
Follow along with our host Mia Sanson as she interviews our reporters to get the inside scoop on stories from Wednesday to Friday! Read the full stories here: https://www.newstribune.com/news/2025/nov/21/mansion-on-a-mission-delivers-meals-to-jc-schools/...
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Nov. 19 Fine Print Edition
Follow along with our host Mia Sanson as she interviews our reporters to get the inside scoop of stories from Sunday to Tuesday!
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Nov. 4th Morning in Review
In today's episode, Reporter Matthew McFarland, talks about the top stories and what is going on in Jefferson City Missouri. Stories- https://www.newstribune.com/news/2025/nov/04/owners-pivot-in-redevelopment-plan-for-historic/...
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Nov. 3rd Morning in Review
In today's episode, Reporter Matthew McFarland, talks about the top stories and what is going on in Jefferson City Missouri. Stories- https://www.newstribune.com/news/2025/nov/03/veterans-history-weekend-persists-despite-fed/...
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Battle of the Brews: A Decade of Community Support
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with members of the 2025 Leadership Jefferson City class, specifically Alyssa Wilds, John Smith, and Ashley Wiskirchen. They discuss the 10th annual "Battle of the Brews" fundraiser, scheduled for August 23rd, from noon to 4 PM, at the county...
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Redemption 'A New Beginning' Concert
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Kirk DeMars, co-chair of Redemption 'A New Beginning', a Christian concert series. This conversation highlights the concert's mission of community blessing, detailing its evolution from benefiting a young girl to supporting various non-profits...
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The American Red Cross in Central & Northern Missouri
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Rebecca Gordon, the executive director of the American Red Cross's Central and Northern Missouri chapter. The discussion focuses on the Red Cross's disaster response efforts, particularly regarding recent tornadoes and the more frequent home...
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Jefferson City's German Sister City Journey
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with John Landwehr, former Jefferson City mayor. Landwear discusses the two-decade-long "sister city" relationship between Jefferson City and Münchberg, Germany, highlighting its origins and goals of fostering international ties. He provides a...
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MODOT's US 54 Bridge construction
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Chris Brownell, a resident engineer at the Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT). The discussion focuses on a two-year, $5.3 million project to rehabilitate approximately a dozen bridges on US 54 in the Jefferson City area, with the...
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Rape and Abuse Crisis Services
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Angela Hirsch the executive director of the Rape and Abuse Crisis Service (RACS), a non-profit organization in Jefferson City, Missouri. Hirsch explains that RACS serves survivors of various forms of abuse and trafficking, offering 24/7…
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Connecting to the Missouri River
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Kristen Schulte, education director of Missouri River Relief. They talk about the mission of Missouri River Relief, which is to connect people to the Missouri River by providing educational programs and experiences that challenge the common...
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Safe Haven Baby Boxes
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Miranda Bakes about bringing Safe Haven Baby Boxes to mid-Missouri. Bakes, who is part of a task force working to implement these boxes, explains that they are climate-controlled receptacles installed in designated safe locations like EMS...
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Mushroom hunting
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Maddie Fennewald, the media specialist for the Missouri Department of Conservation, about morel mushroom hunting. They discuss what morels are, when and where to find them, and how to differentiate edible morels from poisonous look-alikes....
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Community engagment
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with and Mia Sanson, the community engagement editor of the Jefferson City News Tribune. They discuss the newspaper's efforts to connect with the community and understand their news interests. Their overarching goal is to be more accessible and...
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The Arabia Steamboat Museum Project
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Bob Priddy, a longtime Missouri journalist and history enthusiast. Priddy discusses his efforts to relocate the Arabia Steamboat Museum from Kansas City to Jefferson City, highlighting the museum's unique collection of perfectly preserved 1856...
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Missouri Child Care Crisis
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Shauna Kerperin from the Missouri Parent Teacher Association and Paula Benne from the Jefferson City Area Chamber's Child Care Action Team. They discuss the critical need for accessible and quality child care in Jefferson City and Cole County,...
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Women United
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Sally Moore and Amber Brondell from United Way of Central Missouri. They discuss the formation and mission of Women United, an initiative under the United Way that unites women to support their community. The conversation highlights the…
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Chamber of Commerce
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Ken Theroff, chairman of the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and Gary Plummer, CEO and President of the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce. The discussion centers on the Chamber's four key areas: stewardship,...
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American Heart Association
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Melissa Gerke from the American Heart Association. Their conversation highlights February as heart month, emphasizing that heart disease is the leading cause of death globally for many demographics. Gerky discusses prevention, risk factors…
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MoDOT
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Heather Luebbert, Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) commercial motor vehicle program manager, regarding MoDOT's involvement in combating human trafficking. Heather explains that Missouri's central location and extensive...
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HALO
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Rebecca Welsh, founder of Halo, a nonprofit organization providing housing, healing, and education to at-risk and homeless youth. Halo operates in Jefferson City, Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri, and internationally, offering residential and...
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Jefferson City Regional Economic Partnership
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Luke Holtschneiderm, the President and CEO of the Jefferson City Regional Economic Partnership (JCREP). They discuss the organization's mission, structure, and ongoing projects. JCREP, established in 2021, aims to facilitate economic growth in...
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Missouri Veterans Commission
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Lindsey Ward, the new suicide prevention manager at the Missouri Veterans Commission. Ward, a veteran herself, discusses her background and the new program she's leading to combat veteran suicide in Missouri. The conversation highlights the...
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Jefferson City's first Community Resource Officer
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Officer Martika Hit, Jefferson City's first Community Resource Officer at the Jefferson City Police Department. They talk about Officer Hit's role as she focuses on mental health outreach and connecting unhoused individuals with resources.…
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News Tribune Youth Advisory Board
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats Youth Advisory Board member Olivia Monnig. They talk a about news and topics that interest the younger generation. They discuss how Olivia and peers connect on things in their student community, things such as chai Friday's or interest in things...
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AppleJAC Celebrates 40 years
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Apple JAC's President Peggy Landwehr and Vice President George Kopp. AppleJAC is an Apple Computer club in Jefferson City and they are celebrating 40 years in December! Learn more about AppleJAC, what they do, and meeting dates at...
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Community Organization Active in Disaster (COAD)
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Ann Bax, the Community Organization Active in Disaster (COAD) Chair. Learn more about COAD, what they do, and meeting dates at https://www.unitedwaycemo.org/disaster or call 573-636-4100.
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Cole County Treatment Court
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Judge Cotton Walker about the Cole County Treatment Court. Note: this episode is abruptly cut off at the end due to technical issues, but we hope you enjoy the conversation.
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Hands Free Driving Law
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Jon Nelson, state highway safety and traffic engineer, about Missouri's Hands-Free driving law that took effect in Aug. 2023.
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Fall 2024 Porchfest
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Leann Porrello, JC Parks community arts and culture program manager and Porchfest organizer, about the local music and arts festival scheduled for 1-4 p.m. Oct. 6 on West Main Street and Forest Hill Ave.
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Project Homeless Connect
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Project Homeless Connect Chair Anna Holt about the annual event, whose mission is to "connect those in Jefferson City experiencing homelessness with the care they need to move forward." Sign up to volunteer for Project Homeless Connect at...
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United Way of Central Missouri Campaign Kickoff
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with United Way of Central Missouri President Lee Knernschield about the United Way of Central Missouri, which launched this year's campaign Thursday.
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State Tech's record-breaking enrollment
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with State Technical College President Shawn Strong about State Tech's eighth year of record-breaking enrollment.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Big Brothers Big Sisters Program Director Jessica Kever about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jefferson City, a nonprofit that pairs adults ("bigs") with children ("littles") for one-on-one mentoring. For more information about Big Brothers Big...
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Battle of the Brews
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Jessica Haefke and Adam Moss about Leadership Jefferson City and the upcoming Battle of the Brews event presented by the Leadership Jefferson City Class of 2024. The event, scheduled for 12-4 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Jefferson City Jaycees...
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Missouri National Guard Adjutant General Levon Cumpton
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Missouri National Guard Adjutant General Levon Cumpton. They discuss Cumpton's deep Missouri roots, from growing up on farms to his military career, spanning deployments with the U.S. Army and his current role leading the Missouri National...
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Downtown Conference Center Developers
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.
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Conservation with MDC Director Jason Sumners
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.
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Missouri State Penitentiary
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...
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U.S. 54 project
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.
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Special Learning Center with Director Stephanie Johnson
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.
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Magnolia's Ministry
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.
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Show-Me State Airshow
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.
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2019 Tornado Recovery Efforts with Ann Bax
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.
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Remembering the 2019 tornado with former Mayor Carrie Tergin
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.
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Capitol Avenue Revitalization
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…
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