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.
Church: Silence about
racism must stop
“Silence is complicity.”The Missouri Union Presbytery, encompassing Central and Northern Missouri, released a letter this week acknowledging silence from white Christians toward racial injustice has allowed minorities, specifically Black people, to suffer.
Jul. 9 2020 @ 12:05am
Republican House candidates stump for votes in 58th District
Two Republicans are vying for the state House of Representatives District 58 seat, which has been held by state Rep.
Jul. 8 2020 @ 12:05am
First Baptist youth do missionary work at home
For health and safety concerns, First Baptist Church youth are doing their summer missionary work here at home.
Jul. 7 2020 @ 11:55pm
Two former Diocese of Jefferson City priests dismissed
Two men who are on the Diocese of Jefferson City's list of priests who were credibly accused of clergy abuse have been laicized, or dismissed from being priests.
Jul. 5 2020 @ 12:05am
Dreams to Reality celebrates 20 years helping women succeed
Dreams to Reality, at 500 Jefferson St., is a nonprofit organization aimed at supporting women in transition by providing appropriate interview and work attire to help them be confident and prepared for career opportunities.
Jul. 4 2020 @ 11:59pm
Host of family activities draw 4th of July revelers to Salute to America
As Saturday afternoon wore on and entertainment began to take stages in downtown Jefferson City, more and more people arrived to enjoy the Salute to America Festival.
Jul. 4 2020 @ 11:46pm
Kindness Project aims to spread cheer
Recognizing the continuing COVID-19 pandemic has people under stress, organizers of In a Flash created a project to remind people to spread kindness.
Jul. 2 2020 @ 11:05pm
Habitat for Humanity Road to Recovery builds officially started
River City Habitat for Humanity kicked off its Road to Recovery push on Wednesday.
Jul. 2 2020 @ 12:04am
Missouri emergency personnel, legislators weigh in on Medicaid expansion
Emergency personnel rallied for Medicaid expansion early Tuesday morning. The Missouri House Budget Committee heard testimony in the afternoon on the fiscal effects of expansion.
Jun. 30 2020 @ 11:01pm
Priest accused of misconduct resigns position
Although allegations against a Catholic priest from the Diocese of Jefferson City could not be corroborated, he has agreed to resign as pastor of a Mid-Missouri parish.
Jun. 30 2020 @ 12:05am
Couple receives keys to new home, married on same day
A Jefferson City couple received a new home and got married Monday.
Jun. 29 2020 @ 11:37pm
Hospitals' uncompensated care continues to grow
Each year, the charitable burden hospitals take on continues to grow.
Jun. 28 2020 @ 12:05am
Special Olympics Training for Life Campus to hold first event since May 2019 tornado
Special Olympics Missouri will host its first camps since the May 2019 tornado severely damaged the organization's Training for Life Campus in Jefferson City.
Jun. 24 2020 @ 11:19pm
It's time to talk about ticks and mosquitoes
If you want to enjoy Missouri's trails, lakes, rivers and other outdoor activities, consider arming yourself against ticks and mosquitoes.
Jun. 24 2020 @ 12:09am
Jefferson City hospitals finding 'new normal' during pandemic
Jefferson City hospitals are finding new normals after canceling multiple procedures because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jun. 22 2020 @ 11:02pm
Mental health workers worry people may unravel during pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has had widespread effects across the country and state.Since it began, experts have warned of a secondary health crisis — a mental health crisis.
Jun. 21 2020 @ 12:05am
COVID-19 struck as telehealth expanded
As the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in Missouri, Jefferson City hospitals shifted to a behavioral health-delivery model that relied on telehealth programs.
Jun. 21 2020 @ 12:05am
Giving blood has new benefit: Free COVID-19 antibody testing
The Red Cross is offering free COVID-19 antibody screening for people who give blood.
Jun. 15 2020 @ 11:52pm
Missouri dashboard tracking economic recovery
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson's administration Friday announced a website intended to help track the state's economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jun. 14 2020 @ 1:10am
Hundreds attend Samaritan Center's first clothing event
Hundreds of people lined up for a clothing giveaway the Samaritan Center and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church organized Friday morning.
Jun. 12 2020 @ 11:03pm