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, Missouri. They emphasize that this shortage is exacerbated by workforce challenges in attracting and retaining child care staff. The conversation explores potential solutions such as business partnerships, legislative initiatives like the tri-share model, and community collaborations to support child care centers, families, and the local economy.
In this week’s episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Marilee Veit, one of four female firefighters in the Jefferson City Fire Department. They talk...
In this week’s episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with new Jefferson City School District Superintendent Bryan McGraw about his background and the challenges...
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...