The 2017 escape of the St. Louis Six brought the Gentle Barn to Missouri. Its abrupt closure left volunteers abandoned and grieving. Then, animals started dying. STLPR's Danny Wicentowski discusses his investigation into the circumstances around the closure.
Results of the St. Louis municipal primary, which sets the ballots for the April 8 general election, and a look at how Missouri TikTok creators are preparing for life after the app.
Black pediatric patients believed to have neurological conditions are falling through the cracks. A new study finds that just half of Black patients completed the necessary genetic tests for diagnosis and treatment. St. Louis Public Radio’s Marissanne Lewis-Thompson spoke with Dr. Christina Gurnett, co-author of the Washington University School of Medicine study highlighting the barriers Black families face accessing care.
Voters in St. Louis go to the polls tomorrow to vote in primaries for mayor and comptroller. Some will also select their general election candidates for aldermen. St. Louis Public Radio’s Rachel Lippmann breaks down the municipal ballot.
A local filmmaker recently debuted a documentary on the destruction of most of a former all-Black community in Richmond Heights. STLPR's Andrea Henderson spoke with Margie Hollins about the legacy of Hadley Township and her film capturing its legacy and demolition.
At the beginning of this year, the federal government took over regulation of Missouri's gas pipes: a report on why, and how state agencies are trying to win back jurisdiction. Plus, ongoing job cuts and uncertainty cause concern for local federal workers at the National Park Service, and farmers who rely on USDA funding.
The head of the United States Postal Service announced earlier this month that he’s resigning, and it’s not clear whether that will affect a proposal to scale back service in rural areas. Harvest Public Media reports on the concern over cutbacks.
At institutions around the world, there are special libraries called "herbaria," containing millions of plants. As scientists work to understand and adapt to climate change, these plant collections have become even more important. But in some places, their future is in question. St. Louis Public Radio’s Kate Grumke reports on why scientists want you to care.
St. Louis faces a massive challenge with vacant land and buildings. It’s more than lost tax revenue: these pieces of property can end up costing the city thousands of dollars each. STLPR's Eric Schmid dug into the issue to find out how St. Louis is slowly beginning to account for and collect these costs.
Early voting is underway for St. Louis’ municipal primary. In addition to the races for the offices of mayor and comptroller, there are competitive primaries to represent the Third and Eleventh Wards at the Board of Aldermen. St. Louis Public Radio’s Rachel Lippmann introduces us to the legislative candidates.
Musician Martha Redbone draws on influences from Black and Native American folk styles to explore the roots of American music. She speaks with St. Louis Public Radio’s Jeremy Goodwin ahead of tomorrow’s concert in St. Louis.
A look at the state of Illinois’ finances ahead of the governor’s annual budget address, and a report from STLPR's Hiba Ahmed's "field trip" to the Missouri Statehouse with St. Louis Public School families.
The Criminal Justice Ministry in St. Louis is helping hundreds of formerly incarcerated people get back on their feet, many of whom are veterans and have spent at least 10 years in prison. And for some of the nonprofit’s case workers, the service hits close to home. St. Louis Public Radio’s Lacretia Wimbley has more on how the organization is impacting lives through its housing re-entry programs.
Coffee is big business in Ethiopia, where farmers and producers are often exploited. St. Louis Public Radio’s Marissanne Lewis-Thompson shares how a St. Louis University student’s company is attempting to shake up, and humanize, the industry by directly connecting Ethiopian coffee farmers to roasters in the U.S.
The aronia berry, also known as chokeberry is native to North America. And in recent years, it’s gained a following for its reported health benefits and potential market.
Federal prosecutors say they won a historic conviction in the case of Michael Madigan yesterday. The Former Illinois House Speaker was found guilty of wire fraud and bribery. Today, a conversation with Illinois politics reporter Dave McKinney, who has covered this trial from start to finish.
At the beginning of each year, volunteers venture into the night to count the number of people experiencing homelessness across the country. Getting an accurate count is a challenge, though, especially in rural regions. The Midwest Newsroom’s Kavahn Mansouri reports.
The St. Louis Board of Aldermen enter their spring elections break this week with no agreement on how to spend nearly $300 million of Rams settlement money. St. Louis Public Radio reporter Eric Schmid covered the whole saga and joins STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum to discuss what happened.
St. Louis Public Radio’s Hiba Ahmad reports on why some representatives are stopping by schools during this legislative session, and STLPR's Sarah Fentem shares how students at Washington University have worked at a rapid pace to create adaptive tech inventions for people with disabilities.
A number of Hispanic-owned businesses will temporarily close next week as part of a coordinated effort to highlight the contributions of immigrants to the region's economy and culture in the wake of Trump’s mass deportation plans. STLPR's Brian Munoz reports.
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