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Heidi Schreck’s 2017 play “What the Constitution Means to Me” mixes constitutional debate with personal revelation. It plays at the Rep through Nov. 15.

A Marshall Project and St. Louis Public Radio analysis shows the top causes of death at the jail are untreated medical conditions, drug use and suicide. Plus, how to have a greener Halloween.

More children from mixed-status families are being separated from their parents through detention or deportation. Researchers and advocates believe the trauma of being split up predisposes a generation to health, academic and economic consequences.

A new book explores how deteriorating housing in the U.S. has roots in St. Louis, where recent studies have found the average older homeowner needs at least $9,000 worth of home repairs.

Antonio Brazelton's journey as a plant scientist has revealed a depth of knowledge often ignored or overlooked historically by “ivory tower” institutions. But then a few years ago, he realized his grandmother had been passing down wisdom about plants all along.

St. Louisans are mourning the closure of Chao Baan, a beloved Thai restaurant. Owner Shayn Prapaisilp explains why he decided to close its doors and expanding his family’s grocery business helps residents connect with their cultures through food.

From walking the halls of CVPA as a student to performing on stages in New York, recovering from a car accident and eventually returning to the school as its artistic director, Brianna Brown’s moments of truth have led her back to where her own artistic journey began.

While feeling burned out during the pandemic, St. Louis game designer Teo Otto found renewed creative inspiration while moving to care for their grandmother and other local elders. The experience has inspired Otto to launch their art studio in Fox Park where they use word games to help people connect and communicate in new ways.

Growing up disconnected from her Korean heritage, adoptee Jamie Currier struggled with her cultural identity. Years later, Currier would find an unexpected avenue that would help her embrace her Korean heritage — a battle with breast cancer.

Organizers of the third Counterpublic art exhibition placed sculptures, multi-media installations and other works of art in public spaces around St. Louis. The work will stay on view into December. Curators organize the sprawling show every three years. They say it’s dedicated to reimagining the possibilities of art.

Lawmakers passed SB 1421 this year, a multifaceted public safety bill. Within the legislation was a statute that automated the expungement process for certain drug offenses. Here’s what to know about Missouri’s drug offense expungement, which begins in January.

Hoping to get relief from increasingly astronomical licensing fees, the professional theater company in Rolla is hoping a new work based on a classic character will attract an audience, be financially sustainable and lead to great performances.

As DNA mapping becomes more advanced and genetic research becomes more accessible, conversations about what it means to share genetic data become more important. But for Black people in the United States, sharing and studying genetic data comes with a lot of baggage. St. Louis Public Radio’s Sarah Fentem reports on a St. Louis art show that focuses on the intersection of race and genetics.

Juan Cox never intended to become chief of the department and its 12-hundred employees, but says every time he planned to retire, he got promoted.

Despite recommendations from health professionals, some pharmacies began promoting vaccinations well ahead of the flu season this year.

Retiring Ritenour School District Superintendent Chris Kilbride says school funding is among the biggest challenges he’s faced.

Data centers play a prominent role in Ameren's 20 year plan, and renewable energy advocates are skeptical.

Missouri produces the third-most beef cattle in the country, and it also grows a lot of corn and soybeans. That diversity has traditionally been a buffer against a bad year in any one sector. But diesel prices have soared in recent weeks, and they affect all farming sectors.

Most school buses run on diesel fuel…which just hit another record price. In Illinois, it’s just one of several factors pushing school transportation costs to what some say is a crisis level.

A market run by kids for kids is paving the way for young entrepreneurs to bring their small businesses to customers in the Metro East and St. Louis.