Missouri Governor Mike Parson is winding down his term as 57th Governor.
Come January, he will be replaced by Mike Kehoe. St. Louis Public Radio’s Sarah Kellogg and Jason Rosenbaum sat down for an interview with Parson to discuss his time as governor.
Donald Trump promised increased tariffs while on the campaign trail. As president-elect he's doubled down on the pledge, targeting Canada, Mexico, and again...China. Charlie Schlenker reports Illinois agriculture organizations still hope he doesn't mean it.
St. Louis-based composer Christopher Stark visited outdoor spaces in Montana, New Hampshire and New York to create an album that celebrates nature … while warning of catastrophes triggered by global climate change.
STLPR's Jeremy Goodwin brings us "The Language of Landscapes."
Farmers say implementing more sustainable practices means higher costs - for themselves and for consumers. But with food prices already high, many people can’t or won’t pay more. Jana Rose Schleis reports on what producers and purchasers are to do about it.
Rahaf is one of thousands of children injured during the yearlong war in Gaza. Her two legs were amputated after an Israeli bomb struck her home several months ago. St. Louis Public Radio's Ulaa Kuziez reports.
A traditional building material is getting new life in the Midwest. It locks away carbon and is strong enough to stretch stories into the sky. St. Louis Public Radio’s Kate Grumke reports on a new way builders are using . . . wood.
Democrats used to win St. Clair County in the Metro East by double digit margins. But in the last few elections, that margin has gotten closer — leaving some to wonder: Can Republicans flip the county like most others in downstate Illinois? St. Louis Public Radio’s Will Bauer reports.
A new baby Asian elephant born this weekend is part of a fourth generation of the herd living at the St. Louis Zoo. In what turned out to be the final days before his long-awaited birth, Abby Llorico stopped by to learn the ways in which Raja’s grandson is already making zoo history.
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The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture is helping Black St. Louisans trace their roots as far back as possible.
As St. Louis Public Radio’s Andrea Henderson reports, Black St. Louisans want to help the next generation better understand their ancestry.
A big announcement from The St. Louis Blues, and City SC may be getting close to naming a new manager. Plus, a visit with the Missouri professor whose research into insect communication is changing the field.
Broadcaster Bob Costas has been on sports' biggest stages. Before he called the Olympics, the World Series and the NBA Finals, he was a broadcaster in St. Louis. Costas is back in town to receive a major award, and sat down with St. Louis On The Air’s Alex Heuer.
Regenerative agriculture practices are a good long-term investment for most farmers, but the up-front costs can make it difficult to get started. We’ll learn about a University of Missouri program helping farmers clear that hurdle .
State Sen. Karla Eslinger passed on seeking a second term in the Missouri Senate this year. Instead, the former educator now leads the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. She spoke to St. Louis Public Radio’s Sarah Kellogg about her goals for the Department.
The St. Louis County Department of Public Health has expanded its investigation into an E. coli outbreak tied to a local catering company. Plus, a report on how persistent drought has impacted Midwest wildlife.
It’s that time of year when people eat a lot of pumpkin…and most of the pumpkin that goes into these treats comes from a town about 150 miles northeast of St. Louis. Harvest Public Media contributor Joe Deacon gives us a look into how this popular crop figures into the local economy.
For 25 years, Prison Performing Arts has given detainees in Missouri prisons the chance to act and star in theater productions. But what happens after they’re released? St. Louis Public Radio’s Chad Davis reports on how two alumni members are bringing their experiences to new works onstage in St. Louis.
There are hundreds of places to bank in the St. Louis region… but not every community has equal access or comfort. St. Louis Public Radio’s Eric Schmid examines what it takes to sustainably expand banking access.
Perennial crops – ones that don’t have to be re-planted each year — are proven to be good for the soil and, by extension, the environment. Jana Rose Schleis reports how Missouri growers and researchers made the sustainable elderberry a success.
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