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.
Panel: Expanding Medicaid would make state healthier
Panelists discussed the possibility of Medicaid expansion for Missouri at Missouri River Regional Library Tuesday night.
Nov. 12 2019 @ 11:43pm
Salvation Army shelter offers cold cots again
The Salvation Army of Jefferson City's Center of Hope has opened its cold cots program since Sunday night after bitterly cold weather hit Central Missouri early and quickly this fall.
Nov. 12 2019 @ 11:43pm
Report: Surgery can help children overcome severe obesity
Surgical methods to combat severe obesity aren't for everyone, particularly children.However, a report the American Academy of Pediatrics recently released provides evidence in many cases, surgical procedures can be effective methods in overcoming severe obesity in children and promoting healthier lifestyles.
Nov. 10 2019 @ 12:05am
Jefferson City native earns Eagle Scout, begins music career
Abraham Numerick, who grew up in Jefferson City, released a music video Thursday in honor of Veterans Day.
Nov. 8 2019 @ 10:49pm
Mid-Missouri community supports United Way during difficult year
The United Way of Central Missouri set a fundraising campaign record in 2019 — $2,220,170 — far outpacing its goal of $2.1 million.
Nov. 7 2019 @ 10:53pm
Trees returning to Goldschmidt Cancer Center
Celebrating its second year, the Festival of Trees fundraiser brings holiday spirit to the Goldschmidt Cancer Center, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., at 1432 Southwest Blvd.
Nov. 5 2019 @ 11:16pm
MRRL Linn library branch aims for January opening
The Helping Hands foundation awarded the Missouri River Regional Library $10,000 Tuesday to help it pay for added expenses for making entrances, bathrooms and spaces more Americans with Disabilities Act accessible.
Nov. 5 2019 @ 11:13pm
Habitat for Humanity taking applications on latest home
River City Habitat for Humanity is now accepting homeowner applications for a house it is renovating on Jackson Street in Jefferson City.
Nov. 4 2019 @ 10:54pm
Nearly $17 million on the line for medical marijuana
The state was ill-prepared for the wave of applicants it received for those wishing to operate medical marijuana cultivation, dispensary, manufacturing or testing facilities.
Nov. 4 2019 @ 12:05am
Tobacco influence on lawmakers is clear, Jefferson City man says
The volume of money tobacco companies and businesses that profit from tobacco donate to political campaigns in Missouri is staggering, according to a report from Tom Kruckemeyer.
Nov. 3 2019 @ 12:05am
Missouri Hospital Association tracking programs aimed at reversing opioid epidemic
Multi-faceted approaches to the opioid epidemic appear to be saving lives in Missouri, according to preliminary data gathered by the Missouri Hospital Association.
Nov. 3 2019 @ 12:05am
Jefferson City panel to discuss benefits, challenges of Medicaid expansion
Momentum is gathering for a push to get Medicaid expansion in Missouri on a ballot for 2020.Jefferson City Area Indivisible will host a panel discussion about the issue Nov.
Nov. 1 2019 @ 12:05am
Salvation Army offers shelter during cold snap
The recent cold snap has caused The Salvation Army Center of Hope Shelter to open its Cold Cots program, which allows the shelter to set out cots for up to an additional 20-30 people
Oct. 31 2019 @ 3:35pm
Jefferson City organizations receive federal grants
Two Jefferson City organizations received federal grants Wednesday.The Council for Drug Free Youth and the Missouri Association of Community Task Forces (also known as ACT Missouri) each received Drug-Free Communities Support Program grants.
Oct. 31 2019 @ 12:05am
New Missouri rule requires fast response for medical marijuana facilities
Potential and hopeful medical marijuana business owners in Missouri who have invested thousands of dollars before they know if their applications for licenses or certifications have been accepted will now be closely watching their emails.
Oct. 31 2019 @ 12:05am
Chilly weather suits Big Brothers Big Sisters Chili Cook-Off
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jefferson City hosted its 12th-annual chili cook-off Wednesday night.
Oct. 30 2019 @ 11:18pm
Jefferson City Fire Department training on rescue techniques this week
The Jefferson City Fire Department is conducting rescue training above Wears Creek this week.
Oct. 29 2019 @ 11:19pm
Hy-Vee partnership donates peanut butter to Samaritan Center
As part of Hormel Foods' Spread the Smiles campaign, the Fortune 500 company and Hy-Vee partnered to donate 1,000 pounds of peanut butter to the Samaritan Center on Tuesday.
Oct. 29 2019 @ 11:03pm
St. Peter students learn inclusion lessons
The Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City gave presentations at St. Peter Interparish School on Monday.
Oct. 28 2019 @ 11:18pm
Brand new socks bring special feeling for 'Gentle Ben's' family
Organizers created Gentle Ben's Socks for the Homeless in memory of Benjamin "Ben" Miller, a bear of a man who died in 2017 at age 34.
Oct. 27 2019 @ 11:09pm