Tara Espinoza

Reporter/Community Engagement+15737610244+15737610244[email protected]

Bio

Tara Espinoza is a reporter for the Jefferson City News Tribune who also assists with social media and community engagement. She is a native of Booneville, Arkansas, and a 2023 graduate of Arkansas Tech University.

Recent stories by Tara Espinoza

One job changed new Big Brothers Big Sisters program director’s life Jessica Kever was just looking for a job during college break, and "quick cash and easy" were the goals. However, one job changed her life forever."I blame my sister for setting me on this career path... September 25, 2023

BIZBEAT: Dog training business relocates Tail-wagging fun happens at Steady Paws, where pups can learn training, get a haircut or spend the day playing around with friends.After moving locations, Steady Paws is now located at 2721 Industrial... September 24, 2023

BIZBEAT: Gamers can plug into Gladiator Games The lights are dimmed, the monitor is on and the caffeine buzz is pumping in your veins.You hear the words "Ready player one."Gladiator Games turned on its screens Sept. 1 and the new intern... September 24, 2023

BIZBEAT: Break Time set to finish in November Construction on a new Break Time truck stop in Jefferson City began in May and is expected to be finished by mid-November.The truck stop, located at 207 Militia Drive off the U.S. 50 interchange, will... September 17, 2023

Test your knowledge of the Constitution I'll take "United States Constitution" for $200.The Daughters of the American Revolution is partnering with the News Tribune, the Fulton Sun and the California Democrat to host United St... September 17, 2023

MDC, partners complete Adopt-A Spot project Life's a garden, dig it. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) continues its community conservation efforts after partnering with Capital Region Medical Center and Jefferson City. The team pla... September 16, 2023

St. Mary’s offers CCHS students real-world experience An emergency room has to learn to manage through the chaos. Ten Capital City High School students toured St. Mary's emergency unit Wednesday to learn how SSM Health handles the hustle and bustle of ER... September 14, 2023

Constitution Week to kick off with Ring the Bells We, the people, will ring the bells. In 1955, the Daughters of the American Revolution petitioned Congress to set aside Sept. 17-23 to observe Constitution Week-- a week created to celebrate "America'... September 12, 2023

BizBeat: Boutique expanding from pop-up sales to storefront Mark and Charlie’s Boutique, a store selling children’s clothing, nursery items and trendy gifts for moms, has opened at Capital Mall.The boutique opened after owner Taylor Wolken did a fe... September 10, 2023

Social media influencer speaks at alma mater From student to guest speaker, Siiri Parks is back in Jefferson City hoping to inspire students. Parks graduated from Merrell University of Beauty Arts & Science in 2019 and has made a name for he... September 9, 2023