Joe Gamm reports on social services, health and religion, also covering legislation in the Missouri House of Representatives. He is now based in Jefferson City, but the trip from his Lake Ozark hometown was a long one. He has worked in restaurants and in construction. In 1991, he went to the West Coast, where he became a buckaroo (meaning he sat in a saddle following cattle all day) and learned to snow ski. He returned to the lake and eventually opened and ran a contracting business. But he left again to begin to learn to write. After graduating from the University of Washington, having double-majored in journalism and political science, he took a writing job in Oregon. Reporting has taken him to Texas and North Carolina. He decided to return to his home state in December. He has received awards from press associations in Washington, Oregon, Texas and North Carolina.
Mike Hyde: From housekeeping to St. Mary's Hospital vice president
Mike Hyde has just about done it all at St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City.
Jan. 26 2020 @ 11:41pm
Medical marijuana industry preparing for explosive growth in Missouri
Work to begin for applicants who received licenses for 192 medical marijuana dispensaries.
Jan. 25 2020 @ 10:19pm
Locals participate in National March for Life
Locals participated in the National March for Life in Washington D.C. on Friday.
Jan. 25 2020 @ 12:00am
Medical marijuana dispensary licenses issued
Missouri issued medical marijuana dispensary licenses Thursday, a day earlier than expected.In compliance with the constitutional amendment, which voters passed in 2018, the Department of Health and Senior Service is awarding 192 licenses for medical marijuana dispensaries — 24 in each of the eight congressional districts in Missouri.
Jan. 24 2020 @ 12:05am
Jefferson City bishop discusses sitting down with Pope Francis
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight returned late last week from a three-week pilgrimage.
Jan. 23 2020 @ 11:15pm
Jefferson City employees dive into poverty
Dozens of Jefferson City employees immersed themselves Wednesday in simulations of the poverty Missourians experience every day.
Jan. 22 2020 @ 11:07pm
Local leaders paving the way for more housing in Jefferson City
The Cole County Commission has approved a tax abatement request for a future River City Habitat for Humanity home, as the organization works to make affordable housing available to more families in Jefferson City.
Jan. 21 2020 @ 11:27pm
Speech therapist's group sharpens social skills
Outings with her social skills group can be hectic, said Jessica Keeran, a speech and language pathologist at the Sam B. Cook Healthplex in Jefferson City.
Jan. 19 2020 @ 11:35pm
Democrats: Gov. Parson doesn't go far enough on gun violence
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson's State of the State Address last Wednesday didn't offer enough solutions to overcome a rash of gun violence happening statewide, Democrats said.
Jan. 19 2020 @ 12:05am
Cracks in the nest egg: Is the promise of a secure retirement gone?
The good news: You're statistically going to live longer. The bad news: You may not be able to afford it.
Jan. 19 2020 @ 12:05am
Obstacle course at Capital Mall offers indoor recreation
Capital Mall hosted bounce houses for children of all ages on Saturday. They continue through Monday.
Jan. 18 2020 @ 9:33pm
Mid-Missouri lawmakers praise Parson's vision, passion
Local representatives react to Gov. Mike Parson's State of the State Address.
Jan. 15 2020 @ 11:15pm
Callaway County lawmaker calls hyperloop an opportunity for state
A House committee heard testimony Monday about a Callaway County lawmaker's bill that may make it more likely for Missouri to land a certification and test track for a hyperloop system.
Jan. 13 2020 @ 6:57pm
Hospitals look at community challenges for overall health care
There may be cases in which physicians don't have full pictures of what determines their patients' health.
Jan. 13 2020 @ 12:05am
Point in
Time Count volunteers needed
Volunteers are needed to help with the annual Point in Time Count late this month.The event is an effort to count the homeless population throughout the United States.
Jan. 13 2020 @ 12:05am
Flu season is upon us
More than 6.4 million Americans have come down with the flu so far this season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates. In Cole County, six flu cases were confirmed during the week ending Dec. 28 and 62 were reported the previous week.
Jan. 11 2020 @ 9:20pm
Working Wheels for Working Families delivers car, needs more
Working Wheels for Working Families delivered a car to a family Friday morning.
Jan. 10 2020 @ 10:04pm
'Face of post office' retires after 35 years
Vincent Owens, the long-time face of the U.S. Post Office downtown, has retired.
Jan. 10 2020 @ 9:55pm
State medical marijuana staff field concerns about vaping
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services held a forum on the use of vaping products and medical marijuana Thursday evening.
Jan. 9 2020 @ 10:57pm
Church event demonstrates appreciation, support and love for first responders
The Senior Adult Ministry at Second Baptist Church in Jefferson City held its annual emergency personnel appreciation luncheon on Thursday.
Jan. 9 2020 @ 10:42pm