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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 12h
MetroLink recently completed its 5.2 mile extension of the light rail’s red line from near Scott Air Force Base to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport. Overall, the project, which will open to riders in the coming months, cost $154 million.
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MetroLink completes 5.2-mile extension to MidAmerica airport
The MetroLink’s red line now runs between St. Louis Lambert International Airport and MidAmerica St. Louis Airport in the Metro East after construction finished on the $154 million extension.
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 13h
Missouri wildlife photographer Noppadol Paothong says you don’t have to go far to find nature worth photographing. After 25 years documenting wildlife, he says patience and observation matter more than expensive gear.
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Missouri wildlife photographer shares wisdom from decades spent in the field
Noppadol Paothong will host a talk, “Conservation in Focus: Lessons from a Life in Photography,” on Friday at the Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center.
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 15h
A major political force in Washington who fell from grace amid child sex abuse allegations, former United States House Speaker Dennis Hastert died of natural causes in his Kendall County home Saturday at the age of 84. @wglt.bsky.social reports:
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Dennis Hastert, former US House speaker disgraced by sex abuse allegations, dies at 84
The Aurora native rose in the ranks from a member of the Illinois House of Representatives to the U.S. Speaker of the House. But his conviction in 2016 for financial misconduct as part of a plan to pa...
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 21h
East St. Louis native Juan Cox joined the St. Louis County Police Department in 1995. Now 57, he is serving as the department’s chief after decades in law enforcement.
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St. Louis County Police Chief Juan Cox on the promotion he never planned to seek
Juan Cox had been acting chief of the St. Louis County Police Department for about a month when the Board of Police Commissioners elevated him to the role permanently in June.
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 21h
St. Louis County voters will decide in November whether to boost real and personal property taxes to provide services that help the county’s seniors stay in their homes. Proposition S would implement an increase of 5 cents per $100 of assessed value.
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St. Louis County voters to weigh property tax increase for senior services
St. Louis County voters rejected a similar measure in 2016 by about 13,000 votes.
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 22h
Prediction markets are facing increased scrutiny in Missouri, where Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has ordered six companies to cease offering sports event contracts.
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As Missouri steps up prediction market scrutiny, Kalshi says it’s different from sportsbooks
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued a cease and desist order to Kalshi, contending that the prediction market is trying to get around sports betting regulations.
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 22h
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 22h
A St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department officer will not be charged in the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old in the Ville neighborhood in 2024.
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St. Louis police officer will not face charges in 2024 killing of Emeshyon Wilkins
Police originally claimed that Wilkins pointed a gun at officers as he was running from them. Although body camera footage seemed to contradict that statement, prosecutors said the evidence showed…
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Hundreds gathered in downtown Belleville on Saturday for the city’s final fall Pride festival before the event moves back to June next year.
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For LGBTQ families, Belleville offers a different experience than Missouri
Hundreds gathered in downtown Belleville on Saturday for the city’s final fall Pride festival before the event moves back to June next year.
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Train horns will continue to blare across St. Louis for at least the next several weeks as the city works to restore quiet zones suspended by the Federal Railroad Administration.
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Train horns will continue to sound in St. Louis for several weeks — or longer
Mayor Cara Spencer said the city is working to make the upgrades that will lead to the restoration of quiet zones suspended by the Federal Railroad Administration.
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Forest ReLeaf’s Treesilience program and the Black Healers Collective want to improve St. Louis’ relationship with trees. Through tree-focused retreats, they hope to help community members in their healing with their environment and relationship to it.
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How tree advocates and trauma-informed healers seek to improve St. Louis’ relationship with trees
Tree advocates seek to heal the community with nature and humans through tree-focused retreats.
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
A three-time losing streak at the U.S. Supreme Court has turned Missouri’s upcoming election into national news — and a disappointment to President Donald Trump. A panel of expert attorneys discuss the rulings, counter-rulings and controversies related to Missouri’s congressional map.
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Missouri’s map debacle was a ‘stress test’ for the rule of law. The test isn’t over
Missouri redrew its Congressional map to give Trump an election victory. The plan’s legal collapse was ‘a stress test for the rule of law,’ said former Missouri Supreme Court justice Michael Wolff.
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Latvian composer Ēriks Ešenvalds is in St. Louis for the world premiere of a new work written for the St. Louis Chamber Chorus. His visit also honors St. Louis-born poet Sara Teasdale, whose work has inspired 20 of his compositions.
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Latvian composer visits St. Louis for a world premiere — and to visit a famous poet’s grave
Renowned Latvian composer Eriks Esenvalds describes the inspiration he draws from Sara Teasdale’s poetry and the world premiere of his latest commissioned work for the St. Louis Chamber Chorus.
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
With the next legislative session coming up, bills centered around technology could be a focus. Outgoing House Speaker Jon Patterson, R-Lee’s Summit, doesn’t want to ban Flock cameras but does want greater protection when it comes to privacy and information.
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Missouri House Speaker Jon Patterson sees path for bills on data centers and Flock cameras
The outgoing speaker of the House is running to become the next state senator for the 8th District, one of the most competitive seats this year.
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
If you feel like summer has been extraordinarily long this year, you’re right. This week, St. Louis broke a record for having the longest stretch between 90-degree days in a year. www.stlpr.org/news-briefs/...
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It’s official: St. Louis had the longest 90-degree season on record
The region has seen the longest period between 90-degree days, with the first one in March and the most recent one at the end of September.
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
St. Louis is gearing up for the return of the Artica Festival downtown this weekend. Here's an insider look at the roots of this offbeat festival from one of the musicians who’s performing this year: www.stlpr.org/culture-hist...
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Artica is a scrappier, joyful Burning Man that showcases St. Louis' creative spirit
Artica brings music, visual art, immersive installation pieces and the burning of a 20- to 40-foot-tall wooden effigy to the riverfront south of Gateway Arch National Park this weekend.
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
A St. Louis Board of Aldermen committee voted Thursday to advance a resolution demanding a public apology from Alderwoman Sharon Tyus for her conduct toward Alderman Rasheen Aldridge.
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Committee passes resolution demanding Tyus apologize for conduct against Aldridge
The resolution seeking a censure is now headed to the full Board of Aldermen for a vote.
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
“Science Friday” is coming to St. Louis! Join NPR host Ira Flatow on Nov. 5 for an evening of botany and conservation at the Sheldon. Get show and VIP reception tickets for a meet-and-greet with Ira at the link: www.metrotix.com/events/detai... #STLPR #SciFri #STLScience #conservation
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
St. Louis police arrested a man Thursday who’s accused of deliberately damaging dozens of fire hydrants across the city over a two-week period. Here's what we know:
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Man charged with cutting brass valves from 43 fire hydrants in St. Louis
Police say Harry Farmer sawed brass valves from 43 hydrants and sold them at a recycling facility.
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
St. Louis officials say many tornado victims receiving housing support from the city could have nowhere to go when a rental assistance program ends next month.
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The tornado sparked a housing crisis in north St. Louis. It's set to get even worse
St. Louis tornado recovery officials are concerned that many individuals receiving housing support from the city could have nowhere to go when a rental assistance program ends next month.
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
With support from listeners like you, Luis Antonio Perez is able to continue his work, connecting our community across divides as the host of STLPR's "Meet Me." Help his cause & help yourself to STLPR swag — by starting or increasing a sustaining membership today. Thank you! stlpr.org/give-now
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Missourians seeking federal food assistance will face new eligibility verification requirements starting Thursday. The state will require documents such as rent receipts, child care payment receipts and bank statements to verify SNAP eligibility.
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Missourians have to show household expense receipts to qualify for SNAP benefits starting Oct. 1
Missouri’s Department of Social Services will now review documentation of housing costs, childcare expenses and assets in applications for SNAP benefits.
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Coffeestamp has opened its third St. Louis location on Washington Avenue, betting on downtown despite recent closures. Here’s a look at this month’s restaurant openings and closings across the St. Louis area. www.stlpr.org/economy-busi...
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Here’s what St. Louis restaurants opened and closed in September 2026
Coffeestamp aims to foster downtown community, one empanada at a time.
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Ritenour School District Superintendent Chris Kilbride will retire in June 2027. Ahead of his departure, he talked about the impact of increased immigration enforcement on Ritenour families and changes to state funding and accreditation standards.
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Retiring Ritenour leader Chris Kilbride reflects on challenges facing St. Louis area schools
In a wide-ranging conversation, Kilbride talks about the impact of increased immigration enforcement on Ritenour families and how changes to state funding and accreditation standards have impacted…
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
A vacant lot in St. Louis’ Ville neighborhood has been transformed into Lincoln Market Park, a new community pocket park. The space will offer room for gatherings, public art, recreation and small-business meetings.
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Missouri U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt is facing criticism after falsely accusing former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith of attending an NBA game in Atlanta. Schmitt was trying to connect Smith to an investigation of President Donald Trump.
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Schmitt faces withering criticism for botched hearing question of former prosecutor
While the Missouri senator is trying to defend himself as someone who is just asking relevant questions, his critics contend the viral moment is another example of Republicans engaging in…
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The United States Men's National team beat Chile, 4-2, on Tuesday night in front of a packed crowd at Energizer Park. The match ended on a sour note after Chile’s Leandro Hernández kicked U.S. goalkeeper Brian Schwake after he had secured the ball. www.stlpr.org/sports/2026-...
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Photos: United States men beat Chile as international friendly boils over in St. Louis
Minutes before Tuesday night's kickoff, Tim Ream — the west St. Louis County native and longtime U.S. men’s national team captain — announced his retirement from international soccer.
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Ameren Missouri plans to build significantly more power plants to meet growing electricity demand from data centers. Its new 20-year plan leans more on natural gas and less on wind and solar — a change from a goal of net-zero carbon emissions.
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Data centers drive huge power plant buildout in Ameren Missouri 20-year plan
The electric utility said data center expansion has become the primary driver of load growth in a new long-term plan it published Monday. The plan also dropped language about reaching net-zero carbon…
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The Heavy Anchor in St. Louis’ Bevo Mill neighborhood has reopened three weeks after a Toyota Land Cruiser crashed into the bar. The business is operating during repairs after the community raised more than $50,000 to help with the damage.
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The Heavy Anchor bar in St. Louis reopens weeks after car crashes into the building
Venue owners Jodie and Josh Timbrook say patrons are now welcome to enjoy live music, comedy, poetry and drinks at the bar again after a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser smashed through the storefront on…
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
St. Louis officials say several smoke shops around the city have become magnets for violent and illegal activity. But new rules would make it harder to open the shops and easier for the city to intervene when shops become a nuisance.
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It could get harder to open smoke shops in St. Louis — and easier for the city to fight bad ones
The city’s Housing, Urban Development and Zoning Committee approved rules that will clamp down on smoke shops in the city.
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The City of Dellwood in north St. Louis County has chosen a new mayor. Crystal Carter on Monday. Carter will finish Mayor Reggie Jones’ term, who died unexpectedly a little over a month ago.
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Dellwood chooses new mayor to finish Reggie Jones’ term
4th Ward Councilwoman Crystal Carter will finish out the term of Reggie Jones, who died unexpectedly in late August. He had held the position since 2013.
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Record diesel prices are squeezing Missouri farmers, testing the state's cattle-and-crop economy and raising concerns about fertilizer costs heading into 2027. @kbianews.bsky.social reports:
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Diesel is testing an advantage Missouri farmers have that most states don't
Record diesel prices are squeezing Missouri farmers, testing the state's cattle-and-crop economy and raising concerns about fertilizer costs heading into 2027.
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Are voters in Jefferson County tired of Republican leaders? Democrat Jeff Abney thinks so. On the latest episode of "Politically Speaking," Abney discusses his bid for Missouri’s 22nd Senate District:
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Democrat Jeff Abney trying to reverse party’s fortunes in Jefferson County in state Senate bid
Abney is running against former Republican state Rep. Jim Avery in Missouri’s 22nd Senate District.
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Workers at the Muny have begun a $9.5 million renovation project that includes replacing all the patron seats and other enhancements.
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The Muny begins $9.5M renovation project that includes new seats
The existing seats for patrons were 25 years old. New seats and better flooding projection are among the updates planned.
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
In this "Meet Me" episode, host Luis Antonio Perez sits down with three parents who chose different educational paths for their kids. They discuss why they love their choices, what they wish they had from the other options — and how people react when they find out.
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In St. Louis, school choice is more than a personal decision. For some, it’s a statement
Three St. Louis parents each chose different educational paths for their kids: moving to a different school district, sticking with public schools in the city and homeschooling. They discuss what…
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The developers behind a $3 billion data center set to be built in a warehouse near the Armory expect to generate more than $445 million in tax revenue for the city over the next decade. City officials say they are taking unprecedented steps to ensure it happens:
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St. Louis data center developers promise game-changing tax revenue. City officials want to make sure
St. Louis officials say they will fine the Armory data center in Midtown if it misses tax revenue projections estimated by consultants on the project.
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
JUST IN: Former Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is leaving his post as co-deputy FBI director.
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Former Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey leaving his post as co-deputy FBI director
Bailey had resigned as attorney general to take on the national position.
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
In greenhouses and hydroponic farms, the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Food, Agriculture and Nutrition Innovation Center is bringing scientists, researchers and students together. Here's how two people are pushing the boundaries of plant science in East St. Louis: www.stlpr.org/show/st-loui...
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How plant science is taking root in East St. Louis
A vertical farm in a shipping container can grow more than 3,000 heads of lettuce. More than 20 units are producing fresh food in East St. Louis.
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Conflicts in Iran and Russia are causing diesel prices to spike globally. That’s especially hurting U.S. farmers as they head into harvest season, the most fuel-intensive period of the agricultural year. Harvest Public Media reports: www.stlpr.org/2026-09-25/r...
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Diesel has never been more expensive. That's squeezing farmers as harvest begins
Conflicts in Iran and Russia are causing diesel prices to spike globally. That’s especially hurting U.S. farmers as they head into harvest season, the most fuel intensive period of the agricultural…
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Most school buses run on diesel fuel, which just hit another record price. In Illinois, it’s just one of several factors pushing school transportation costs to what some say is a crisis level. Northern Public Radio reports:
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Why transportation is getting so much more expensive for Illinois schools
Most Illinois school buses run on diesel fuel, which just hit another record price. It's just one of several factors pushing school transportation costs to what some say is a crisis level.
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
If Missouri House Rep. Keri Ingle wins her Missouri Senate race, Democrats would need to flip one more seat to break the GOP supermajority. Hear thoughts on November's ballot items in this episode of "Politically Speaking:"
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Facing formula changes, state Senate candidate Keri Ingle wants Missouri to better fund schools
The Lee’s Summit Democrat is running to be the next state senator for the 8th District, which includes Blue Springs.
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Black women are more than twice as likely to die in childbirth as any other race. To help reduce that disparity, Jamaa Birth Village opened Missouri’s first midwifery school in Ferguson.
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Missouri’s first midwifery school in Ferguson teaches African and modern birth methods
Black women are more than twice as likely to die in childbirth as any other race. To help reduce that disparity, Jamaa Birth Village opened Missouri’s first midwifery school in Ferguson.
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
St. Louis Public Schools has delayed opening its magnet school applications until after the Board of Education votes on its school closures plan on Nov. 10, according to a district spokesperson.
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Magnet school applications for St. Louis Public Schools pushed back to November
The application will open after the Board of Education votes on a school closure plan on Nov. 10.
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
St. Louis Public Schools has pushed magnet school applications back until after the board votes on school closures in November.
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Magnet school applications for St. Louis Public Schools pushed back to November
The application will open after the Board of Education votes on a school closure plan on Nov. 10.
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
JUST IN: The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday blocked an attempt to implement a President Donald Trump-backed congressional map aimed at netting Republicans another seat in the U.S. House.
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U.S. Supreme Court again blocks Missouri from using Trump-backed congressional map
This is the third time the high court has stymied efforts to implement a map aimed at ousting Democratic Congressman Emanuel Cleaver.
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
St. Louis County Executive Sam Page is ordering a review of automated license plate reader technology, including Flock Safety cameras.
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St. Louis County executive orders review of Flock cameras
Sam Page’s executive order, signed Friday, directs the Department of Transportation and Public Works to conduct an audit of automated license plate recognition technology.
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Should pregnant people in St. Louis eat more pawpaws? If a recent trial study in Ecuador is any indication, perhaps so. Here's what a WashU study tells us about similar dietary needs in St. Louis: www.stlpr.org/health-scien...
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WashU’s pregnancy nutrition trial in Ecuador helps spotlight similar dietary needs in St. Louis
Researchers said they’re working on a local initiative to identify regional foods that are healthy, accessible and affordable — similar to their work in Ecuador that recently discovered brain growth…
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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
A market run by kids for kids is paving the way for young entrepreneurs to bring their small businesses to customers in the Metro East and St. Louis. Here's where you can find the next Kids Market:
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St. Louis-area kids are getting the chance to be entrepreneurs in their own marketplace
Kids Markets, an international nonprofit, is giving Metro East and St. Louis-area kids the opportunity to run their own small businesses and learn entrepreneurship.
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