St. Louis Shakespeare Festival’s fast-moving production of "The Tempest" in Forest Park sets the story to the tune of sea chanteys and folk songs, performed live on two stages.
As St. Louis Public Radio’s Jeremy Goodwin reports, the production evokes the magic encountered by its characters … with music.
Millions of immigrants apply for asylum in the United States every year, which protects them from deportation. But judges in a Missouri immigration court deny the majority of asylum claims they consider. A story of the obstacles facing asylum seekers from The Midwest Newsroom.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to weaken protection of majority-minority districts could lead to Missouri Republicans dismantling the St. Louis-based 1st Congressional District. But while some GOP officials are supportive of that move, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum reports that another Missouri redistricting gambit carries significant risk for Republicans.
Juan Baltazar is one of five people who died during last year’s May 16 tornado. He was known in the St. Louis community for his warm personality – and his wood-roasted corn. As St. Louis Public Radio’s Andrea Henderson reports, Baltazar’s loved ones say his untimely death has been difficult for the family to grasp.
Contractors are slated to demolish hundreds of homes damaged or destroyed by the May 2025 tornado in the coming months. Residents are in for a dusty summer, and experts say neighbors should take precautions to keep their lungs healthy. STLPR's Sarah Fentem reports.
A 29-year-old Florissant man who came to the U.S. when he was four years old is now being deported to Mexico. ICE agents detained Victor López Delara after a traffic stop earlier this year. Now his fiancee and two children are preparing to follow him back to Mexico.
St. Louis Public Radio’s Chad Davis spoke with López Delara by phone from the Ste. Genevieve County Jail
The Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri says a routine immigration appointment upended his family’s life for a year.
Reverend Deon Johnson shares how a separation following the appointment affected their children, how Johnson navigated it as an immigrant himself, and why he’s choosing to share his story.
The Mississippi River is lined with decades-old levees that sit right on the river bank. But some researchers say those levees are doing a poor job of preventing floods — especially as climate change makes historic flooding events more common and more severe. As St. Louis Public Radio’s Katie Grawitch reports, a new setback levee system near Spanish Lake is one of many getting a makeover that will help it guard against flooding.
One year after the tornado that devastated parts of the St. Louis Region, especially north St. Louis, survivors of the storm and people remembering loved ones talk about moving forward. STLPR's Lacretia Wimbley joins a family on their first trip to a garden named in honor of one of the tornado's victims. Plus: Takeaways from the 2026 Missouri Legislative Session
Black homeowners are considering their paths forward after the May 16 tornado, and for many, those plans don't include another home. STLPR looks into how that could impact generations to come. Plus, we look into what the City needs to do to prepare for another storm.
Nearly a year ago, an EF3 tornado tore through neighborhoods and homes in St. Louis. Roofs are still tarped. Windows still boarded. Many families are still displaced and waiting for aid. St. Louis Public Radio’s “Meet Me” project invited residents to an open mic to share their stories of that day — and every day since. =
In the immediate aftermath of the May 16 tornado, volunteer groups and nonprofits stepped into the gap left by city leadership.
Nearly a year later, the same groups are still picking up the pieces. St. Louis Public Radio’s Hiba Ahmad has been following one group’s story of recovery in north St. Louis.
The EF3 tornado that ripped through north St. Louis one year ago exposed the city’s long history of neglect in the area, which to many people is the driving factor of the city’s slow response. St. Louis Public Radio’s Andrea Henderson reports many north St. Louis families are worried that long-term displacement will increase vacancies and create population loss.
Since last year's deadly tornado, residents in the impact zone say frustratingly little progress has been made. While St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer has repeatedly blamed chaos at the federal level, St. Louis Public Radio’s Kate Grumke and Kavahn Mansouri have been working to understand what happened at the local level.
The iconic highway Route 66 is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. The so-called “Mother Road” went through large stretches of Illinois and Missouri on its two-thousand-mile trek from Chicago to Los Angeles. Historian Andrew Wanko from the Missouri Historical Society recently spoke with St. Louis on the Air host Elaine Cha about the legacy of Route 66 and its origins in Springfield, Missouri.
Community supported agriculture, or C-S-A boxes, first gained popularity in the 90s. It’s a way for people to support their local farmers… by paying upfront for produce that’s delivered throughout the summer. But today’s food system caters to both convenience and choice. As Harvest Public Media’s Hope Kirwan reports, that’s put pressure on CSA farmers to offer people more buying options.
Research has shown that stable employment after incarceration dramatically reduces the likelihood of someone reoffending. Rebecca Smith brings us the story of one new program that’s helping inmates gain valuable and employable skills, as licensed tattoo artists.
Alarm Will Sound has staked out a unique space within the field of new music, sometimes called contemporary classical. A 25th anniversary concert on Tuesday at the Grandel will feature music that reflects many of the artistic twists and turns Alarm Will Sound has taken.
Illinois continues to see high demand for new data centers, increasing the strain on the state’s utility grid. State lawmakers are considering legislation to rein in new data center proposals.
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