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-Come on down and join us from 6-10am for our Ryder Cup Watch Party and get decked out in American gear as the U.S. takes on Europe in Rome-For the big news of yesterday, Nebraska officially unveiled plans for a $450 million renovation project of Memorial Stadium, with a lot of it involving South Stadium having a new seating bowl and seat backs, plus concourse connection at field level, and more-More importantly? Per the Journal Star's Chris Dunker, there is a real possibility of someone “pushing a button” to demolish the current South Stadium…it's not a roof, but that HAS to be Bill's job…right???Show sponsored by GANA TRUCKINGAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In September of 2017, a 20-year-old woman went missing after a house party in Illinois. Just three weeks earlier, she had been a victim of human trafficking in California, but was able to escape her abductors and return home safely. So does her disappearance have anything to do with this terrifying incident? Or was someone from the party involved? This is the story of Alexis Scott. BONUS EPISODES Apple Subscriptions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-west-true-crime/id1448151398 Patreon: patreon.com/goingwestpodcast CASE SOURCES 1. Alexis Camry Scott Campaign: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1965506757071921/posts/2178818002407461/ 2. GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/t4daq-private-investigator?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_content=undefined&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer&utm_term=undefined 3. The Missing: https://www.facebook.com/watch/126250704901/242779586864098/ 4. WMBD: https://wmbdradio.com/2023/08/16/indictments-for-arson-assault-filed-by-peoria-county-grand-jury/ 5. Journal Star: https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/crime/2018/05/15/peoria-man-pleads-guilty-to/12227616007/ 6. Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/alexis-camry-scott 7. Central Illinois Proud: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/vanished-without-a-trace-family-still-searching-for-leads-in-case-of-missing-person-alexis-scott/ 8. Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/k1aloa/young_mother_alexis_camry_scott_survives/ 9. Journal Star: https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/crime/2019/03/07/search-for-alexis-scott-lands/5771052007/ 10. Medium: https://omofatus.medium.com/music-genius-uncle-beats-continues-to-build-his-brand-in-the-music-industry-622bb9ed1d53 11. The Register-Mail: https://www.galesburg.com/story/news/2017/11/19/8216-not-knowing-is/17008465007/ 12. Clotee's Obituary: https://www.simonsmortuary.com/obituaries/Clotee-Carpenter-Pace/#!/Obituary 13. Steve Wilkos: https://stevewilkos.com/ 14. Steve Wilkos Show appearance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86sevw1n1dY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SAM MC KEWON is the sports editor of the Omaha World Herald. He also covers Huskers football. He is a rather non-traditional editor in that he writes and reports, including covering the highest-profile team in the state, Nebraska football. He talks about the paper's relationship with the Lincoln Journal Star, delivery of the news in the 21st century, the Big Ten adding Washington and Oregon. Interview recorded August 4, 2023 SHOW NOTES: :20       introduction 1:45     what do you do? 4:00     does the printed newspaper still drive the business? 5:50     World Herald and Journal Star owned by the same company, how does that work? 8:00     what about the competition in the market? [these two newspapers were once fierce competitors] 11:00   had you aspired to be the Sports Editor when the job came open in 2021? [makes references to the assistant sports editor, Kristin Donovan] 16:00   the value of editing and style of writing 19:00   what is the value of a ‘game story' in 2023? [and a conversation about the way news is delivered these days – online, social, print, et al] 23:00   we're in the midst of a transformation in the business – is it challenging and exciting? 24:00   Big Ten adding Washington and Oregon – the process of reporting it is discussed 26:30   is it a good thing that the Pac-12 is dead? [good remarks about the big picture issues regarding college athletics and media delivery, including reference to Apple TV and sports delivery] 29:30   goodbye

WATCH THE MEDIA January 1, 2023 Student Specials 60:08 All of this audio comes from the BRDC 375 Class Fall 2022: at :30 Grant Hansen Story Time with Steven M Sipple, former Journal Star columnist now with Husker Online At 20:30 Sam Knoll interviews long time KC Royals play by play announcer Steve Physioc At 30:20 Connor Clark chats with CoJMC professors Jason Stamm and Matt Waite at 50:20 Ashtyn Tridle talks with News Channel Nebraska executive and sportscaster Brand Aksamit

STEVE SIPPLE worked at the Lincoln Journal Star for about 30 years, the last 15 as a columnist. His primary beat for much of that time is Huskers football. In June 2022 he left the Journal Star to work for On3, the newest of the sports sites dedicated to college athletics, mostly recruiting but not exclusively; the others are 247 Sports and Rivals. He has a long-term contract to do what he'd been doing in the newspaper business. He says he doesn't think the local journalists have been too easy on Scott Frost, that the Nebraska football brand could turn around quickly but he's not sure yet if Frost is the guy to do it. A candid interview with one of most senior Nebraska sports journalists.

Redlining is the discriminatory practice of banks and other institutions “lining off” parts of a community where investments and loans are not approved due to the demographics of the area. And by demographics, of course, we're talking about gatekeeping, class and race. Redlining as a specific term and policy has been around since 1920 and was the focus of a 1988 Pulitzer Prize-winning series The Color of Money by Bill Dedman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and the 2014 essay The Case for Reparations by Ta-Nehisi Coates for The Atlantic magazine. In this episode, host Teri Barr is talking with Margaret Reist, city government reporter with the Journal-Star in Lincoln, Nebraska, about her coverage that revealed redlining's local history, issues and results, as well as highlighted ways that leaders in Lincoln are attempting to create a better future. You can read Margaret Reist's articles here: Lincoln uses redlining history to help guide its growth plans (Oct 17, 2021)Understanding Lincoln's history of housing segregation will help city planners plan for the future, which is why the update to the city-county comprehensive plan includes a section on equity. City of Lincoln looks 30 years into future, sees growth east, south and building in existing neighborhoods. City of Lincoln looks 30 years into future, sees growth east, south and building in existing neighborhoods (Sep 12, 2021)City officials will release a draft of the 2050 Lincoln-Lancaster County Comprehensive Plan on Monday that emphasizes more housing in existing neighborhoods and new growth mostly to the east and south. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

--JJ Jones (Owner and player for the WFA Nebraska Valkyries) talks about last season, and how girls can get involved in tackle football.-Amie Just (Lincoln Journal Star) will be joining the Journal Star as a sports columnist. She shares her stories from covering the Men's Basketball Final Four to the Superbowl. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Parker is moving on from the Journal Star after this week…what was most memorable about his time in Lincoln?  Show sponsored by GANA TRUCKING Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The one-week state basketball tournament took us on a wild ride. Hosts Luke Mullin and Geoff Exstrom recruit Journal Star sports editor Clark Grell to recap and discuss the expected (and unexpected) results of the week.Support the show: https://journalstar.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The owner of several large newspapers in the Midwest on Thursday rebuffed the latest attempt at a takeover by a hedge fund known for gutting the news outlets it buys.Lee Enterprises shareholders voted to re-elect three board of director nominees at its annual shareholder meeting. That fended off a campaign by Alden Global Capital that aimed to unseat the incumbent directors after a judge denied its request to put forth its own board of director nominees.In a statement, Lee said shareholders re-elected chairman Mary Junck, chief executive Kevin Mowbray and lead independent director Herbert Moloney with each getting more than 70% votes cast in their favor.

District basketball is finally here and the Prep Extra crew has you covered. Joined by Journal Star sports editor Clark Grell in studio, Luke and Geoff break down all you need for district hoops and recap an always exciting state wrestling tournament. Make sure to follow @PrepExtra on Twitter as well as Clark (@LJSSportsGrell), Luke (@lmullin7) and Geoff (@Ex_On_Sports)Support the show: https://journalstar.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-The Journal Star wrote about it yesterday and listed 5 newcomers: Tommi Hill, Trey Palmer, DeShon Singleton, Casey Thompson, and Kevin Williams, Jr. -Jake would throw in one of the specialists—Timmy Bleekrode at kicker or Brian Buschini at punter—for the top 5 -Who else is in that conversation? Show sponsored by GANA TRUCKING Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The Journal Star wrote about this, and listed Bryce Benhart, Mosai Newsom, Noa Pola-Gates, Logan Smothers, and Markese Stepp as the top 5 players in the crossroads of their careers here -Anyone else that fits on that list that wasn't mentioned? Maybe someone on the d-line? Show sponsored by GANA TRUCKING Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Beckton was someone who was someone we all looked over when the original staff was hired, but he's showed his importance over the past 4 years-Who was the top contender for the award that Beckton won?Show sponsored by GANA TRUCKINGAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Lee Enterprises, a major media company based in Iowa, rejected an unsolicited buyout offer from Alden Global Capital, a hedge fund known for drastically downsizing the newspapers it owns.

-Parker Gabriel wrote a great article that actually had many surprising stats, like Nebraska having the 2nd most offensive yards per game in the B1G (477.5 ypg); 2nd in conference play in scoring per game (30 ppg); and the third-best red zone scoring rate in the conference (63.2%) -A big thing: Nebraska leads the B1G […]

In the premiere episode, Geoff and Luke recap a wild week of Nebraska high school football with Class A No. 1 Bellevue West escaping with a win over Creighton Prep, Elkhorn sneaking by Waverly and Archbishop-Bergan establishing themselves on top of C-2. Then, both hosts preview an intense Week 4 matchup: No. 1 vs. No. 2 battles in both A and B while Lincoln Southeast hits the road for a skirmish with Creighton Prep. Lastly, to wrap up the show, Geoff and Luke give their hot take of the week with some predictions. Make sure to follow @PrepExtra on Twitter as well as Geoff (@Ex_On_Sports) and Luke (@lmullin7).Support the show: https://journalstar.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom joins Gary and talks what we should expect from the Journal Star and World herald partnership, if the competitiveness still is there, John Cook and Trev Albert's relationship, what he learned from practice today and more!

-Are you looking forward to another round of conference realignment in college sports? -The Journal Star lists Turner Corcoran as the 3rd most intriguing player for the upcoming season…how confident is the team in his ability? -What are the biggest storylines for the team with Fall camp starting on Friday? Show sponsored by GANA TRUCKING

-Sip's going to Indy to cover Media Days for the Journal Star (and the show, or course), and Jake's headed on a long weekend trip to Charlotte -Where would listeners rather go to? Show sponsored by GANA TRUCKING

Ava Thomas is the face of the Journal Star and Lee Enterprises which is the parent company of the Journal Star the Omaha World Herald and 350 other publications across 26 states. She's someone who took a part time job in college and turned out to be so good that she climbed her way to the top of the organization almost unintentionally, which is a testament to how much people like working with her. She brings value and life into the communities she works with and plays an integral role in helping us get our news everyday. ___ Connect with the Nebraska Made | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ___ This show is produced by Grindstone. Interested in starting a podcast? Visit grindstoneagency.com/podcasting to learn more.   Support us!

Ava Thomas is the face of the Journal Star and Lee Enterprises which is the parent company of the Journal Star the Omaha World Herald and 350 other publications across 26 states. She's someone who took a part time job in college and turned out to be so good that she climbed her way to the top of the organization almost unintentionally, which is a testament to how much people like working with her. She brings value and life into the communities she works with and plays an integral role in helping us get our news everyday. ___ Connect with the Nebraska Made | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ___ This show is produced by Grindstone. Interested in starting a podcast? Visit grindstoneagency.com/podcasting to learn more.   Support us!

Now that we're at Episode 16, it's about time we share our first outdoor episode with you! And here it is! This week, we had the incredible opportunity to meet Jan Powers, tour Stone Well Gardens, and enjoy a couple glasses of wine. Jan has written a column in the Journal Star for over 10 years, is a garden writer, an artist, author of multiple books, and the host of the annual Market on Moss. She also has recently walked through a journey to learn more about her father who died as a pilot in World War II when she was just a year old.In this episode, we talk about why Jan believes we're all connected, the process of discovering an untold story, how her Grandpa Les introduced her to the joy of gardening, what the word God means to her, and the value of slowing down to see what's actually taking place in your community. She also tells us our stupid questions weren't good enough so you get BONUS stupid questions!

Cole and Kaleb update the baseball season and what needs to happen this week, Parker Gabriel of the Journal Star joins the show, plus plenty of Spring Game recap and a Nebrasketball signee.

Cole and Kaleb update the baseball season and what needs to happen this week, Parker Gabriel of the Journal Star joins the show, plus plenty of Spring Game recap and a Nebrasketball signee.

Marc Supreme of 90.7 FM and Chris Kaergard of the Journal Star talk to Charles Grayeb and Peter Kobak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc Supreme of 90.7 FM and Chris Kaergard of the Journal Star talk to Gale Thetford and Tim Riggenbach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Marc Supreme of 90.7 FM and Chris Kaergard of the Journal Star as they talk to the candidates for Peoria City Council District 5: Denis Cyr and Ryan Hite. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Kaergard of the Journal Star and Marc Supreme of 90.7 FM talk to Peoria mayoral candidate Jim Montelongo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gabriel is in his fourth year covering Husker football for the Journal Star. This Wisconsin native is the 2020 Nebraska Sports Writer of the Year. He talks about the process of covering sports, the immense interest in Huskers football, the value of local journalism, the competition he feels with the World Herald and the joy of being one of the lucky ones in the stadium on game day.

Chris Kaergard of the Journal Star and Marc Supreme of 90.7 FM talk to Chama St. Louis and Andres Diaz, candidates for Peoria mayor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Chris Kaergard of the Journal Star and Marc Supreme of 90.7 FM as they talk to Rita Ali and Sid Ruckriegel, candidates for Peoria mayor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Kaergard of the Journal Star and Marc Supreme of 90.7 FM talk to Peoria mayoral candidate Jim Montelongo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's guest is Ava Thomas, President and Publisher of the Lincoln Journal Star. She is also a regional publisher for Lee Enterprises, the Journal Star's parent company and oversees 11 other newspapers and websites in Nebraska as well as Agricultural publications and sites in 12 other States. Welcome to Agency for Change Podcast!

Chris Kaergard of the Journal Star and Marc Supreme of 90.7 FM talk to the candidates for Peoria Township Supervisor: Frank Abdnour and Latrina Leary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc Supreme of 90.7 FM and Chris Kaergard of the Journal Star talk to District 1 City Council candidates Denise Moore, Aaron Chess and Denise Jackson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A conversation with Peoria City Manager Patrick Urich, hosted by Chris Kaergard of the Journal Star and Marc Supreme of 90.7 FM. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Journal Star's Chris Kaergard and 90.7 FM program director Marc Supreme interview Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis about his tenure and the city's future in the inaugural episode of our new series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Kaergard of the Journal Star and Marc Supreme of 90.7 FM talk to Chama St. Louis and Andres Diaz, candidates for Peoria mayor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Chris Kaergard of the Journal Star and Marc Supreme of 90.7 FM as they talk to Rita Ali and Sid Ruckriegel, candidates for Peoria mayor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Kaergard of the Journal Star and Marc Supreme of 90.7 FM talk to the candidates for Peoria Township Supervisor: Frank Abdnour and Latrina Leary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc Supreme of 90.7 FM and Chris Kaergard of the Journal Star talk to District 1 City Council candidates Denise Moore, Aaron Chess and Denise Jackson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A conversation with Peoria City Manager Patrick Urich, hosted by Chris Kaergard of the Journal Star and Marc Supreme of 90.7 FM. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Journal Star's Chris Kaergard and 90.7 FM program director Marc Supreme interview Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis about his tenure and the city's future in the inaugural episode of our new series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year, you’re the boss at the ballot box. We’re listening as you share what issues are important to you and what you want candidates to know about your community. As the Illinois primary election draws closer, college students are preparing to cast their votes. Some for the first time. As part of our series, we asked several Northern Illinois University voters at campus voter registration events about their most important issues in the election, and what questions they would ask candidates and current officeholders directly if they had the chance. WNIJ reporter Chase Cavanaugh found out what they had to say. You’ll hear these voices of students at Northern Illinois University talking about issues important to them during the 2020 election year: Salvador Meza of Chicago, an electrical and computer engineering major; Alexandra Shuman of Lake Zurich, a psychology major; Daliha Oroczo of Elgin, a history major; Jeremy Jordan of Waukegan, a law major; Aquina Estes of Chicago Heights, an undecided major; Luke Carlson of Rockford, a law major. “You’re the Boss: A Citizens’ Agenda for Campaign 2020” is an occasional series of stories about what issues are important to you and what you want candidates to know about your community. The project is a collaboration of the newspapers of the USA Today Network, including the Register Star, and the radio stations of Illinois Public Media. In the Rockford region, that means WNIJ-89.5 FM. The Solutions Journalism Network is providing financial support for the project. The episode’s theme music is called “Funk Game Loop” by Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com and filmmusic.io. And is used under a Creative Commons BY 4.0 licence. For more “From the Newsroom of the Rockford Register Star,” go online at www.rrstar.com. More online You’re the Boss: A Citizens’ Agenda for Campaign 2020: https://www.rrstar.com/opinion/20200222/executive-editors-view-citizens-agenda-what-do-you-want-to-hear-from-candidates The newspapers of the USA Today Network: The Rockford Register Star: https://www.rrstar.com/ The Journal Star: https://www.pjstar.com/ The State Journal-Register: https://www.sj-r.com/ The radio stations of Illinois Public Media: https://will.illinois.edu/ WNIJ-89.5 FM: https://www.northernpublicradio.org/ The Solutions Journalism Network: https://www.solutionsjournalism.org/

Jodi Hoos, a former judge and incumbent candidate for Peoria County State's Attorney, speaks to the Journal Star editorial board about her campaign and proposals.

Peoria trial lawyer Chris McCall, candidate for Peoria County State's Attorney, speaks to the Journal Star editorial board about his campaign and proposals.

Rachael Parker, incumbent candidate for Peoria County Clerk, speaks to the Journal Star editorial board about her campaign and proposals. Parker was appointed in August to succeed Steve Sonnemaker, who died in June. Her appointment lasts through Dec. 1, 2020, and her candidacy is for the Democratic nomination to fill the remaining two years of the term.

Jeff and Jack review Jeff's latest culinary experiences, an upcoming story in the Journal Star about Nitro Burger and some comments on the Oscars.

Gabe McLeod, candidate for Peoria County Clerk, speaks to the Journal Star editorial board about his campaign and proposals.

Journal Star executive editor Dennis Anderson and associate editor Chris Kaergard interview Peoria Public Schools Board District 3 candidate Anni Reinking.

Journal Star crime reporter Andy Kravetz discusses Peoria's recent, record-setting spate of deadly violence with Urban Acres owner Andy Diaz, New Millenium Institute founder Agbara Bryson and community organizer Chama St. Louis. The City of Peoria recently set a new modern-day record of 25 homicides in one calendar year, surpassing the previous record of 23 set in 2010.

A decade ago, the Journal Star produced "Presumed Guilty," an eight-day series telling the story of a 1985 murder in Beatrice and the troubled investigation that led to the wrongful conviction of six men and women. The group known as the Beatrice 6 collectively spent more than 70 years in prison before new DNA testing exonerated them in 2008. The botched investigation and wrongful convictions resulted in a judgment of more than $28 million that still looms over the heads of Gage County taxpayers and continues to make headlines to this day. For the next five days, the Journal Star revisits this important story in a new way. Come back each day through Thursday for the next episode. Ten years after the publication of "Presumed Guilty" — and almost 35 years after Helen Wilson's death — the story of the Beatrice 6 remains a riveting tale of crime, justice and injustice. Follow the podcast today through Thursday and read the original series to understand a story that resonates today.

A decade ago, the Journal Star produced Presumed Guilty, an eight-day series telling the story of a 1985 murder in Beatrice — and the troubled investigation that led to the wrongful conviction of six men and women. The group known as the Beatrice 6 collectively spent more than 70 years in prison before new DNA testing exonerated them in 2008. The botched investigation and wrongful convictions resulted in a judgment of more than $28 million that still looms over the heads of Gage County taxpayers and continues to make headlines to this day. The Journal Star's award-winning 2009 series walked readers through the crime and its aftermath — from the rape and murder of Helen Wilson in her downtown Beatrice apartment to the day in 2008, when the last member of the Beatrice 6 walked out of prison to freedom. Starting on Sunday, the Journal Star revisits this important story in a new way. Sunday: A murder, then the trail goes cold. Monday: A persistent detective turns up the heat on a cold case. Tuesday: From prosecution to prison. Wednesday: A case crumbles, and the Beatrice 6 go free. Thursday: Where the case is and where it's been, through the eyes of two journalists.

Journal Star Executive Editor Dennis Anderson chats with retiring veteran reporter Steve Tarter about his life and career in Steve's namesake podcast, Tarter Source. Steve has been a writer for the Journal Star since 1998 but was no stranger to the area before then. He graduated from Bradley University in 1972 and worked for the now-defunct newspaper, the Peoria Times-Observer, and in public relations for the Greater Peoria Mass Transit District.

Peoria police cybercrimes investigator Det. Stevie Hughes, and Public Information Officer Amy Dotson chat with Journal Star reporter Scott Hilyard about the proliferation of online and phone scams, what to do if you become a victim, and how to prevent falling prey to them in the first place.

Beth Jensen joins Journal Star executive editor Dennis Anderson and associate editor Chris Kaergard to talk about her candidacy for an At Large seat on the Peoria City Council.

Rita Ali joins Journal Star executive editor Dennis Anderson and associate editor Chris Kaergard to talk about her candidacy for an At Large seat on the Peoria City Council.

Andre Allen joins Journal Star managing editor Sally McKee and associate editor Chris Kaergard to talk about his candidacy for an At Large seat on the Peoria City Council.

Beth Akeson joins Journal Star managing editor Sally McKee and associate editor Chris Kaergard to talk about her candidacy to retain an at-large seat on the Peoria City Council.

Zach Oyler joins Journal Star executive editor Dennis Anderson and associate editor Chris Kaergard to talk about his candidacy for an At Large seat on the Peoria City Council.

Kevin Sibley joins Journal Star executive editor Dennis Anderson and associate editor Chris Kaergard to talk about his candidacy for an At Large seat on the Peoria City Council.

Jim Golden joins Journal Star executive editor Dennis Anderson and associate editor Chris Kaergard to chat about his candidacy for an At Large seat on the Peoria City Council.

Branden Martin joins Journal Star executive editor Dennis Anderson and associate editor Chris Kaergard to chat about his candidacy for an At Large seat on the Peoria City Council.

Peter Kobak joins Journal Star executive editor Dennis Anderson and associate editor Chris Kaergard to chat about his candidacy for an At Large seat on the Peoria City Council.

Known for his unique voice and sharp, often raunchy wit, comedian Gilbert Gottfried joins Journal Star executive editor Dennis Anderson and writer Steve Tarter to chat about his life, his career and his Amazing Colossal Podcast ahead of his show on Jan. 25 and 26 at Jukebox Comedy Club.

Sid Ruckriegel joins Journal Star executive editor Dennis Anderson and associate editor Chris Kaergard to talk about his candidacy for an At Large seat on the Peoria City Council.

John Kelly joins Journal Star executive editor Dennis Anderson and associate editor Chris Kaergard to talk about his candidacy for an At Large seat on the Peoria City Council.

Aaron Chess chats with Journal Star executive editor Dennis Anderson and associate editor Chris Kaergard about his candidacy for an At Large seat on the Peoria City Council.

KFOR's Dale Johnson sits down with former Journal Star food critic, Jeff Korbelik, to talk about his new book, "Lost Restaurants of Lincoln"

From Stalag 17 to Apocalypse Now to Dunkirk, war movies have captivated audiences for decades. Journal Star executive editor and war movie buff Dennis Anderson discusses the genre with writer Steve Tarter in another Tarter Source podcast.

Peoria County coroner Jamie Harwood, Peoria City/County Health Dept. head Monica Hendrickson and epidemiologist Katie Endress join Journal Star public safety reporter Andy Kravetz in a discussion about opioid abuse and local efforts to combat the deadly addiction.

NU President Hank Bounds joins Journal Star government reporter JoAnne Young to discuss the Legislature's upcoming budget debate and its potential impact on the University of Nebraska.

How does Lincoln Public Schools keep students safe? Joe Wright and Jon Sundermeier, former police captains who now manage security at LPS, talk with Journal Star education reporter Margaret Reist in the wake of the Feb. 14, 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

The opioid crisis is hitting central Illinois hard. Chris Shaffner, grant coordinator with the Human Service Center and a drug and alcohol counselor, joins Journal Star health beat reporter Leslie Renken to discuss the stigma of drug addiction, the use of naloxone to treat overdose victims, and a new initiative to stem the tide of abuse through awareness and education.

Anne Clayton, the general manager of the Peoria Civic Center, joins the Journal Star’s Steve Tarter to discuss what’s new at Peoria’s largest entertainment venue and share some insights on booking acts and running events at the SMG-managed facility.  

Welcome to the Journal Star's third panel conversation on sexual misconduct. This podcast series is the result of the Journal Star’s monthly community meetings with readers. Last month, a group of Peoria women -- including Sherry Cannon and led by Bradley Professor Portia Adams -- talked in frank and disturbing terms about their experiences as victims of sexual harassment. A week later we had a panel of men talking about the issue. This installment brings members from both panels together for a conversation on how we got here and what’s next. The panel includes Jessie McGown, Mo Washburn, Sally McKee and Sherry Cannon. Executive Editor Dennis Anderson is the moderator.

A special guest on "Tarter Source" this week is Larry King, known to millions as the man with the suspenders who says he's interviewed 60,000 people in a 60-year broadcast career. In Peoria to attend a sports symposium at Bradley University with his friend Charley Steiner, King talked with Journal Star reporter Steve Tarter on how he got started in the business as well as recalling some poignant moments along the way.

John Morris, president and CEO of the Peoria Riverfront Museum, is Steve Tarter's guest this week on "Tarter Source," the Journal Star podcast. Morris, who  began his career as the development director for the museum’s predecessor, Lakeview Museum of Arts and Sciences, served at Eureka College for the past decade as the founding director of the Ronald Reagan Society. A former Peoria City Councilman, John also served 10 years as vice president of WTVP, Peoria’s public TV station. Morris talks about his first year at the museum and what lies ahead.

Gov. Bruce Rauner paid a visit to the Journal Star on July 21 to chat with our editorial board and with reporter Steve Tarter for a special edition of the Tarter Source podcast.