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Missouri child care chief ousted amid computer woes

10 months 3 weeks ago
Pam Thomas, who oversaw the Office of Childhood at the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education since it was created in 2021, is no longer in charge of the division following a Monday announcement.
By Kurt Erickson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

University of Missouri-Columbia leaders prepare for potential spending cuts

10 months 3 weeks ago
Mizzou faculty and staff received an email Monday morning from University of Missouri System President Mun Choi announcing plans to begin reducing expenses in response to the Trump administration’s federal funding cuts. Choi, who also serves as chancellor of the University of Missouri-Columbia, explained that the university’s administration will begin cost-cutting measures for this fiscal year in the coming weeks, citing a “reduction in indirect cost returns as well as cancellation of specific…
Ivy Read

Two historic Black churches to receive grants for restoration

10 months 3 weeks ago
Two historic Black churches in St. Louis, Rock Church and New Haven Preservation Society, have received significant grants from the National Trust to restore their stained glass windows and chapel, respectively, to preserve their history and culture.
Nick Gladney

Fire destroys vacant house in Washington Park

10 months 3 weeks ago
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. - A vacant house fire was destroyed overnight Tuesday morning in Washington Park. The fire happened around 12:20 a.m. on 46th Street in Washington Park. Flames from the fire could be seen as crews worked to put it out. No injuries were reported from the fire.
Nick Gladney

Missouri lawmakers explore psychedelic therapy for veterans suffering from PTSD

10 months 3 weeks ago
In hopes of helping veterans facing mental health issues, Missouri lawmakers are once again pushing legislation that would require the state to conduct a study on using psilocybin — also known as “magic mushrooms” — to treat depression, substance use or as part end-of-life care.  Similar legislation has been filed for the last three years, […]
Rebecca Rivas

University of Missouri leaders prepare for potential spending cuts

10 months 3 weeks ago
University of Missouri faculty and staff received an email Monday morning from MU President Mun Choi announcing plans to begin reducing expenses in response to the Trump administration’s federal funding cuts. Choi explained that the university’s administration will begin cost-cutting measures for this fiscal year in the coming weeks, citing a “reduction in indirect cost […]
Ivy Reed

Tuesday, Feb. 25 - Plant libraries, and the answers they provide, are in jeopardy

10 months 3 weeks ago
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.