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A non-profit media organization, delivering accuracy and understanding through storytelling that brings context and humanity to the issues affecting the region.
St. Louis, Missouri
Joined February 2008
The Boeing machinists strike in St. Louis has entered its fourth month after workers narrowly rejected the latest contract offer, 51% to 49%. The union filed another unfair labor charge, while Boeing moves to hire replacements.
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After the closest vote yet, St. Louis-area Boeing workers are still on strike with no new proposals on the table.
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Two years after St. Louis shelters faced a crisis of overcrowding, the situation has worsened. On @stlonair, shelter leaders say stricter breeding laws and community support are urgently needed.
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Pet food pantries and affordable veterinary clinics aim to keep families and pets together, though animal shelter leaders say more support is needed as residents face housing constraints and financ...
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A new affordable housing complex in Alton is nearly full just days after completion. The 40-unit development aims to provide a “stepping stone” for families seeking stability and future homeownership.
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The Community of Sunnybrook, which has 40 units, will provide needed affordable housing in the Metro East town, the developers and city leaders say.
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Missouri could receive up to $250 million a year from a new federal Rural Health Transformation Program, pending approval. The state’s plan aims to expand rural access to care, boost telehealth and train more local health workers.
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State leaders applied Wednesday to the $50 billion federal grant initiative, which Congress included in the congressional spending package known as “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
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Filmmaking in St. Louis is gaining momentum — thanks to Missouri’s revived film tax credits. Filmmaker Cami Thomas’ short Keenelan, screening at the St. Louis International Film Festival, showcases the city’s growing film community. From @stlonair:
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“Keenelan” will screen at this year’s St. Louis International Film Festival.
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A new $5M grocery store is coming to Venice, Illinois next year. The Venice Grocery Market will anchor broader revitalization efforts and help end the city’s food desert.
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The developer hopes construction can start before the end of the year and be complete by next August. The new store will eliminate a food desert in the Metro East community.
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Workers from eight St. Louis-area Kaldi’s Coffee shops are unionizing, citing low pay and poor conditions. The move follows protests over a lack of air conditioning, drainage problems in the kitchen and an alleged firing of a worker who spoke up.
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The workers said sewage backed up into the kitchen at one location multiple times, the air conditioning broke during the summer, and they are struggling to make ends meet with their pay.
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A St. Louis fund meant to help displaced tenants — including tornado victims — hasn’t accepted a single application since launching in 2024. City officials say legal hurdles have stalled the program.
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The Board of Aldermen originally approved spending for the Impacted Tenants Fund through American Rescue Plan Act money in 2023. It sought to provide financial aid to tenants who have been displaced...
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Whether the Illinois General Assembly should redraw the state’s congressional map in the middle of the decade will depend on Indiana, Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday. https://t.co/Ljkyv6ZUVy
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“We're watching what Indiana does,” Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said at an unrelated event in Alton on Wednesday. “We may have to react to that.”
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ALTON, Ill. — Whether the Illinois General Assembly should redraw the state’s congressional map in the middle of the decade will depend on Indiana, Democratic @GovPritzker said Wednesday. @stlpublicradio
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“We're watching what Indiana does,” Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said at an unrelated event in Alton on Wednesday. “We may have to react to that.”
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For the first time in years, people buying electricity from Kirkwood will pay more than Ameren Missouri customers. Kirkwood's electric utility is increasing its rates for the first time in almost a decade:
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Municipally owned electric utilities are rare in the St. Louis area. Kirkwood owns its own utility and recently announced a rate increase.
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An unidentified man died while in custody of the St. Louis City Justice Center Tuesday evening due to a medical emergency, according to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. At least 21 people have died in custody at the jail since 2020:
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An unidentified man in his 50s was pronounced dead Tuesday night at a local hospital after suffering a medical emergency at the jail, police say.
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When the May tornado hit St. Louis, court buildings were spared — but many in the justice system weren’t. Attorneys, judges and defendants alike lost homes, disrupting court cases across the region.
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The EF3 tornado left court buildings in St. Louis and St. Louis County untouched but caused damage to the homes and offices of hundreds associated with the criminal legal system.
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Nearly six months after the May 16 tornado, St. Louis officials are surveying north side businesses for a second time to gauge recovery and funding needs.
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The St. Louis Development Corporation is sending a second wave of surveys out to business owners. The first survey revealed that more than 216 businesses were severely damaged by the tornado.
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The St. Louis County Council voted that it has no confidence in its public health director’s leadership of the county animal shelter. The vote follows a report recommending more transparency — and noting the county isn’t required to run a shelter.
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The council voted 6 to 1 to express no confidence in Kanika Cunningham’s leadership of the county animal shelter.
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Missouri scientists are using drones and AI to develop a better way to count waterfowl — something that the Missouri Department of Conservation does in order to manage duck and geese populations in the state.
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Artificial intelligence could help scientists and state conservationists count waterfowl more quickly and accurately, according to a new study.
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A new report finds "persistent dissatisfaction" among St. Louis’ employees with their pay. It found salary ranges for civil service employees were lower than their peers in similar public and private-sector jobs. https://t.co/7Xy66tUYaL
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While the city of St. Louis’ benefits package was generally competitive with public and private sector employers of a similar size, salaries for almost all positions were lower, especially at the...
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The backlog of defendants deemed unfit for trial keeps growing — average wait times for a specialized state facility have almost doubled. Even with more money and new programs, only a few are receiving the help they need each month. From @MarshallProj:
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A backlog of defendants deemed mentally unfit for trial persists in Missouri despite public policy changes to address the crisis.
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October was full of long-awaited restaurant openings in St. Louis. Nicky Slices Pizza Club, Extra Wavy and Prohibition all made their highly anticipated debuts. Check out what St. Louis restaurants opened and closed in October: https://t.co/GlbIR3nr0E
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October brought the brick-and-mortar Nicky Slices Pizza Club, Extra Wavy, Mainlander and more.
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Emerging Black writers often struggle to find mentors and industry access. St. Louis author David Haynes is changing that through Kimbilio — a fellowship program connecting Black fiction writers to editors, agents, and opportunities. https://t.co/tJbaVt48lG
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Award-winning author David Haynes is bringing Kimbilio, a literary organization for Black fiction writers, to St. Louis. The program offers mentorship to emerging Black writers and provides shared...
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