A look back at the biggest local and state political stories of 2021 and how some, like the politicization of the coronavirus pandemic and the race to fill U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt’s seat will play out in 2022.
Families are preparing to gather for the Christmas holiday as COVID cases surge and new variant looms. But doctors say simple precautions can reduce the risk.
Large slaughterhouses can profit by selling parts of cows like tongues and livers. But small processors struggle with what to do with parts of a cow that aren't steaks or can be used in ground beef.
Miranda Walker Jones has spent almost two decades working in public service in St. Louis. Now, she’s starting a new role as CEO of the Little Bit Foundation, which helps break down learning barriers for students living in poverty.
The 2020 Census shows St. Louis lost thousands of African Americans to St. Louis County, the Metro East, and other states. Experts say the makeup of the city could change if the trend continues.
Missouri legislators are getting a late start on congressional redistricting. Much of the speculation centers around the future of Kansas City Congressman Emanuel Cleaver. The real conflict could be about how to change Congresswoman Ann Wagner’s 2nd Congressional District.
A Cole County judge’s ruling is creating confusion over who has the authority to issue public health orders like mask mandates. A St. Louis University School of Law professor weighs in on the judge’s action and what it means for Missouri residents.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker will be in the Metro East today as cleanup continues after Friday night’s deadly tornado in Edwardsville. Crews are also going through the rubble in St. Charles County, where the same storm system spawned a tornado in Defiance.
People are dealing with higher prices in several areas, including food, gas, and building materials, as the pandemic drags on. Many economists are trying to figure out if this will be an economic blip or a long-lasting hit to the wallet.
Most local arts venues now require patrons to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a recent negative test to enter. Beyond that, showgoers may encounter different environments from one venue to another or even one night to the next.
St. Charles, Jefferson, Franklin, and Phelps counties have not used much of their federal coronavirus relief funds because officials say they don’t have enough guidance about how the money can be spent.
Detecting coronavirus variants has been a challenge for U.S. health officials during the pandemic. Some researchers say omicron might be less difficult to track than other strains.
Keyon Harrold has collaborated with many big names in popular music, including Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, and Erykah Badu. He is the first creative advisor for Jazz St. Louis. Harrold has brought an activist's spirit to the role while meeting with community groups to plan collaborative projects with young musicians.
Remote communities where real estate prices have remained low for decades are now seeing unprecedented price spikes. The higher costs are compounding problems for area residents.
More Black Americans are attending college, but some researchers say disparities in borrowing and post-graduation incomes have caused the increase in the pursuit of higher education to fuel economic inequality and contribute to the widening of the wealth gap.
Banjo virtuoso Bela Fleck’s current tour includes a date this week at the Sheldon. Fleck has won 15 Grammy Awards blending bluegrass with other genres and highlighted the banjo’s roots through collaborations with African artists.
Months after a court ordered Missouri to expand Medicaid, the state has been slow to reach out to hundreds of thousands of eligible residents who could benefit from the public health care program.
Public health officials and law enforcement in Missouri are blaming fentanyl for an increase in overdose deaths. The opioid has grown in prevalence throughout the country.
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