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.
Pro-life leaders, activists gain confidence from Supreme Court arguments
Pro-life supporters' confidence that the U.S. Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade is growing.The ralliers gathered Wednesday morning outside the Missouri Supreme Court Building, about an hour after the U.
Dec. 1 2021 @ 11:55pm
Season of 'Freezin' for a Reason' kicks off
About 30 people watched as 11 community leaders prepared to run through Jefferson City Fire Department hazmat showers early Wednesday evening.
Dec. 1 2021 @ 11:05pm
Miller County collector remembered as kind, funny, loving
Miller County Collector William "Bill" Harvey died Sunday at 59.Harvey received his appointment to the position 12 years ago, after his predecessor stepped down because of poor health.
Nov. 30 2021 @ 11:05pm
SOMO, Stegeman recognize time for change
Susan Stegeman is stepping away from Special Olympics Missouri.Stegeman has acted as the nonprofit's president and chief executive officer for more than 2 years.
Nov. 30 2021 @ 11:05pm
Boys & Girls Club members create holiday cards for their donors
Students at the Boys & Girls Club of Jefferson City are aware of the sacrifices people make on their behalf.
Nov. 30 2021 @ 11:05pm
Jefferson City woman reflects on life as a musician, teacher and principal
Juanita Kunzler coached, directed, performed and taught music for decades before she stepped away from the field last month.
Nov. 28 2021 @ 11:05pm
Elks deliver Thanksgiving dinners
Members of the Elks Lodge in Jefferson City boxed up and distributed all the fixings for Thanksgiving dinners for 75 families early Saturday morning.
Nov. 20 2021 @ 11:05pm
Hunger hovers well above pre-pandemic levels, worsened by inflation, food chain challenges
While nonprofits and philanthropic neighbors are striving to fill tables with food for those in need this holiday season, hunger is a year-round problem for many.
Nov. 20 2021 @ 11:05pm
A bounty of Thanksgiving dinners await
A handful of Jefferson City-area organizations are providing Thanksgiving meals this week.
Nov. 20 2021 @ 11:05pm
Medieval competitors battle for children
A woman carrying a box of new toys arrived Saturday morning at the The Zone. That wasn't unusual, more than 200 other people dropped off new toys to be given to the U.S. Marine Corps League's Toys for Tots, who will distribute them this Christmas.
Nov. 20 2021 @ 11:05pm
Lohman community rolls up sleeves, cleans up after vandalism
Vandals broke into the Lohman Community Center building earlier this month.Faced with adversity, the community did what came naturally: Members rolled up their sleeves and got to work on cleanup Saturday.
Nov. 20 2021 @ 11:00pm
Free Thanksgiving meal in a 'nice little town'
Sidney and Barbara Stuart sat at a large round table, surrounded by friends Thursday night while eating Thanksgiving dinner.
Nov. 18 2021 @ 11:25pm
DHSS COVID-19 dashboard expands to include breakthrough cases
Age and underlying health conditions that weaken immune systems strongly correlate with "breakthrough" COVID-19 cases, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services data show.
Nov. 18 2021 @ 11:05pm
New DHSS data illustrate importance of vaccinations
Underlying health conditions and advanced age are strongly related to "breakthrough" COVID-19 cases, state data show.
Nov. 18 2021 @ 2:37pm
Missouri lawmakers were divided on federal infrastructure bill
The $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill President Joe Biden is expected to sign Monday reached its destination, in part or despite of, lawmakers changing lanes and crossing party lines.
Nov. 13 2021 @ 11:40pm
Veterans enjoy a
USO-style show
More than 125 veterans took their partners to the inaugural “Be a Hero, Save a Hero” dinner and USO show Friday night.
Nov. 12 2021 @ 11:40pm
Luetkemeyer: Small business energizes US economy
Small businesses, entrepreneurship and the freedom of citizens to make their own decisions make the United States unique and greater than other countries, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer told hundreds of Missouri small-business leaders Wednesday.
Nov. 10 2021 @ 11:40pm
Governor to business leaders: Missouri's economy is 'rocking'
Gov. Mike Parson told dozens of community and business leaders that passage of the $1.2 billion federal infrastructure bill is going to create "tremendous opportunities" for the state.
Nov. 10 2021 @ 11:05pm
Park on Adrian's Island to be known as Deborah Cooper Park
The park Jefferson City is constructing on Adrian's Island will bear the name of a woman who long ago dreamed of the development on the site.
Nov. 9 2021 @ 11:05pm
Bringing normalcy back, financial support pours in for CMFCAA
As soon as word got out that fire had destroyed the playground at a Jefferson City-based nonprofit, community-minded leaders sprang forward to offer financial support.
Nov. 7 2021 @ 12:35am