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.
Because of the coronavirus, sports have been sidelined for the foreseeable future. Stay-at-home orders have caused many seniors to give up their last year...
In this week’s episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with reporter Ryan Pivoney about the history, demographics, enrollment and “dual identity” of Lincoln University,...
The Jefferson City Council voted to move forward with a proposal from Chesterfield Hotels to redevelop city-owned property at the Missouri State Penitentiary. The...