Nearly half-a-million undocumented students are not eligible for federal money to help cover education costs during the coronavirus outbreak. The funding goes to colleges and universities, which then distribute it. But they aren't allowed to give the money to undocumented students.
A psychology professor at Missouri S&T has compiled a list of 107 melodies that are shown to have the right levels of familiarity and complexity to help diagnose and study brain disorders. The standard set of music will make data more consistent and improve outcomes.
The St. Louis Cardinals will open training camp this week at Busch Stadium. A beat writer talks about the different approaches she will take to cover the team during the outbreak-shortened season.
Outbreaks at poultry processing plants in southwest Missouri are driving a spike in COVID-19 cases throughout the state. We examine how officials are responding to Missouri's most-recent coronavirus hotspot.
The Missouri Department of Health and Human Services has issued a one-year license for Planned Parenthood's St. Louis abortion clinic. The issue has been the subject of a lengthy legal battle.
Also, Missouri’s first medical marijuana dispensaries were supposed to open this month. But now, the earliest they will start selling the drug is late summer or early fall.
St. Charles County Prosecutor Tim Lohmar says two Florissant officers will not face criminal charges after a detective driving an SUV hit a man in Dellwood. That detective has been fired and charged with assault. The case has sparked protests outside the Florissant Police Department. Also, we examine the impact of canceling cultural events to help stop the spread of coronavirus.
Two economic development announcements in the St. Louis region will lead to more workers in downtown St. Louis and in St. Louis County. Also, we examine how coronavirus cancelations have prompted increased interest in hunting.
There are concerns among health officials that many people don't realize coronavirus is still a deadly threat. That comes as restrictions throughout Missouri and Illinois are lifted. Also, the Ethical Society of Police says the St. Louis County Memorandum of Understanding with the African American police union is more than a year too late.
Missouri health officials say Sunday is the first day since the pandemic started that more than 400 new cases of COVID-19 were reported. Most of the spike is coming from rural counties in the southwest part of the state. Also, the pandemic has prompted courts throughout Missouri to close. We examine the slow process of reopening the state's legal system.
June 19, or Juneteenth, commemorates when some of the last slaves learned they had been freed by the surrender of the Confederate Army. The day has more significance this year amid the racial injustice protests following the death of George Floyd. Also, we explore the renewed efforts to privatize St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
A former Florissant police officer has been charged with assault and armed criminal action after video emerged of a man being hit by an unmarked SUV. The case has sparked protests at the Florissant police department. Also, many families are feeling anxious about loved ones in prison now that visits have been halted during the pandemic.
St. Louis County Executive Sam Page says he wants to make sure streets, parks, and statues reflect county values. His announcement came on the same day crews took down the Christopher Columbus statue in Tower Grove Park in St. Louis. Also, we speak with the incoming, first-ever female president of Eden Theological Seminary.
LGBTQ advocates in Missouri say a U.S. Supreme Court decision barring employers from firing workers because they are gay or transgender could be tough to enforce because of state labor laws. Also, we speak with protestors about the new wave of activism.
More businesses in St. Louis County can open today after being closed for months during the coronavirus pandemic. Also, this is the last full day in office for Ferguson's mayor. James Knowles III talks about the lessons he's learned after nine years on the job. He also shares some advice for his successor.
Missouri Governor Mike Parson says the time has come to reopen all businesses in the state. That is one of the reasons why he's lifting all coronavirus related restrictions next week. Local officials will be able to keep their limits in place. Also, we report on immigrant meatpacking workers afraid to speak out about safety issues at work in the age of COVID-19.
Demonstrators are still planning to gather in front of Florissant Police headquarters every night until a former officer is arrested after hitting a man with a vehicle. The city's police chief has fired the detective after video of the incident emerged on social media. Also, we'll tell you about Quarantine Radio Theater.
St. Louis County Police Chief Mary Barton has outlined her plans for diversity, inclusion, and reform in the department. Also, we'll report on African American protestors who plan to remain in the streets despite coronavirus concerns.
St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson has lifted restrictions calling on people to stay inside from 9 at night to 6 in the morning. It had been in place for a week after a night of violence and looting. We also examine how the pandemic is affecting scientific research.
A series of demonstrations against police brutality took place throughout the region over the weekend. The largest was Sunday afternoon in downtown St. Louis amid temperatures in the mid-90s. Also, The Muny will not produce shows in Forest Park this year. And many entrepreneurs are reshaping their businesses during the pandemic.
Hundreds marched through Brentwood and Richmond Heights last night in one of the largest protests in the St. Louis region since the death of George Floyd. Also, we examine the protest environment six years after the death of Michael Brown.
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