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 bonus episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with City Government Reporter Anna Watson about Capt. Eric Wilde becoming the city's next police...
In this week's episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with United Way of Central Missouri President Ann Bax about this year's fundraising campaign.
With the "fake news" culture overtaking the media industry, the News Tribune is trying to encourage community engagement and transparency through its coverage and...