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NPR correspondent Brian Mann was involved in a violent car crash while covering the war in Ukraine last year. The driver of his military vehicle lost control while trying to evade Russian surveillance. Mann broke his leg but expects to make a full recovery. He also wants to go back to cover the conflict and to talk more with the Ukrainian people. Last month, STLPR’s Rod Milam talked with Mann about his experiences covering the war. The conversation was part of STLPR’s participation in the American Homefront Project. This episode includes much of that conversation.

Yep, McCarthy is still at 201. However, Donalds is steadily shedding votes. Gaetz voted for Trump again, and two others switched to Kevin Hern of Oklahoma. I don't know anything about the guy, though Wikipedia sort of implies he played some role in the Challenger disaster, which I don't think is true. He probably lost ...continue reading "8th vote, still 201 votes for McCarthy"

St. Louis child care providers received $1.7 million from the city of St. Louis, with more funds on the way.

Today on TAP: Like the Jacobins and Stalinists of yore, today’s Republicans have extirpated their moderates and have no one left to execute besides themselves.

The Eagles aren’t ready to stop their Hotel California tour. The band just announced six new 2023 dates for the trek, beginning March 25 in Jacksonville, Florida, and running through April 7 in Newark,…

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Secretary of State’s office says most of the comments oppose plan to remove books that might appeal to the sexual interests of minors.

About a week ago I received my Middle Class Tax Refund from the state of California. Apparently we don't file our state taxes electronically, so instead of getting the money direct deposited to our bank account we got a debit card for $500. I've never used a debit card other than my normal bank card, ...continue reading "My story about the California Middle Class Tax Refund"

The Boom Boom Room, Cocina Latina and Evangeline's Bistro and Music House were all broken into overnight.

Law enforcement has identified the victims of Wednesday's double shooting and is asking for the public's help in solving this homicide.

Conservative Republicans are backing Florida Rep. Byron Donalds in their effort to prevent House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy from winning the speakership.

As of now, it is planned for samples to be collected from the Elm Point Well Field starting Tuesday, Jan. 17.

A new bill would allow Missouri schools to teach history about the roles and contributions of the LGBTQ community to students.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- Today will be mostly cloudy, with highs in the low 40s and breezy west winds. Clearing skies tonight, with lows falling into the 20s and 30s. More sunshine returns Friday, helping temperatures top out near 50. The next system will be moving in by late Friday night, bringing light rain to [...]

By "rounding up at the register," Schnucks customers gave $250,000 to the charity.

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. said before markets opened Thursday that it is considering bankruptcy among other measures to stay in business after a brutal third quarter. One of its St. Louis-area stores is slated to close soon as part of a previously announced restructuring.

An elderly man arrested for allegedly peeping into a woman's home may be responsible for other crimes in the area, Clayton Police say.

Iron Maiden is set to receive quite a unique honor. The heavy metal icons will be the subject of a new collection of stamps to be released by the Royal Mail. The…

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"Who's in the outfield?" is a development worth following closely in 2023 for the St. Louis Cardinals.