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Missouri Senate committee weighs extending transgender athlete ban

6 months ago
The Senate Education Committee debated legislation Tuesday that would prevent further review of transgender athletes participating in high school and collegiate sports. Sponsored by state Rep. Brian Seitz, a Republican from Branson, the bill aims to remove the current end date of a 2023 state law requiring transgender students to participate in sports under their […]
Hailey Sanford

Wak’a Garden

6 months ago

Begin Again: Wak'a Garden is the second installment in Laumeier’s Begin Again series, honoring the Park’s 50-year history of collaborating with artists and supporting new commissions and exhibitions. The organic, amphitheater-shaped sculpture, built […]

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Myranda Levins

Hailstorm leaves Dickerson Park Zoo closed, emu dead in Springfield

6 months ago
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Dickerson Park Zoo will remain closed Wednesday after a hailstorm caused significant damage Tuesday, April 28, killing one animal and leaving another under veterinary care. According to the zoo, no guests or staff members were injured during the storm. Zoo staff reported that a 21-year-old female emu died after the storm. A [...]
Kathryn Skopec

Tariff refunds have just begun, but Missouri’s winners and losers are already emerging

6 months ago
Missouri businesses may soon begin applying for billions in tariff refunds after a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling, but who actually benefits is already becoming clear. Last week, the federal government took its first step toward issuing refunds, launching a portal through U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) that allows companies to apply for reimbursement […]
Mamoun Benmamoun

Wednesday, April 29 - Making connections in STEM

6 months ago
STLPR's Sarah Fentem introduces us to Noorishment STL, a group offering STEM workshops that bring hands-on training to high school students. The group’s founders want to ensure teens that careers in medicine and engineering are possible.

Cooler feel the rest of the week, Showers back late Thursday

6 months ago
ST. LOUIS - The last of our scattered rain showers are on the way out this Wednesday morning. Cooler temperatures will be around Wednesday through Saturday, with temperature highs in the 60s and overnight low dropping down into the 40s. A mix of clouds and sun is expected Wednesday with clear skies Wednesday night. Clouds [...]
Angela Hutti