Kelsey Proud

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Kelsey Proud is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, where she earned a Convergence (Multimedia) Journalism degree. She has worked at PBS Interactive in Washington, D.C., MSN UK News in London and is a social media enthusiast. Kelsey feels journalism is truly a public service and hopes her work enhances community and reaches those who need information most.  Though she's "from" Chicago, Kelsey has also lived in several different regions of the United States, including periods of time in North Carolina, Ohio, New Mexico and Illinois. Her extended family has roots in Boone and Audrain counties in Missouri, too. She is a wannabe chef and globe trekker, former competitive golfer and band-ie (trumpet), and honorary Missourian.

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Bridgeton Landfill
6:27 pm
Thu March 21, 2013

Mo. Dept. Of Natural Resources Asks For 'Legal Action' Related To Bridgeton Landfill

Credit Véronique LaCapra, St. Louis Public Radio
An underground fire has been smoldering at the Bridgeton landfill for more than 2 years.

Updated on Friday, March 22 at 9:45 a.m. to add information about air sampling results, and a statement from Republic Services.

The Missouri Department of Resources is asking the state’s attorney general to enforce environmental laws at the Bridgeton Sanitary Landfill.

DNR’s letter asks Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster to "institute appropriate legal action to resolve any past, present or future environmental violations" at the landfill.

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St. Louis Cardinals
12:17 pm
Thu March 21, 2013

Busch Stadium Ranked 5th Best Ballpark In America

Credit (UPI/Bill Greenblatt)
Busch Stadium.

We know the question, unquestionably, in many Cardinals fans' heads right now is something like this:

"What? Number FIVE? We're number one!"

Well, Cardinals pride aside, the Redbirds' home turf has been rated as the number 5 best ballpark in America by TripAdvisor.

The site lists Busch between Fenway Park in Boston and Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. The number one spot for major league baseball in the country? PNC Park in Pittsburgh.

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St. Louis on the Air
4:26 pm
Wed March 20, 2013

NPR's Andy Carvin Talks Revolutions: Journalism, Social Media And The Arab Spring

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NPR's Andy Carvin

NPR's senior social media strategist Andy Carvin was our sole guest today on "St. Louis on the Air." 

Carvin touched on his beginnings, his role as a "information DJ" and how he pieces together truth in real time.

How does he describe his job?

Carvin said one of the best ways he can think of to describe what he does is a "journalistic test pilot."

"I use the word storytelling because...not everything I do could be considered journalism."

"Someone once referred to what I do as 'information DJ-ing.'"

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1:27 pm
Wed March 20, 2013

St. Louis Listed Among 'Best Cities For Young Entrepreneurs'

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The site Under30CEO has included St. Louis on its 2013 list for Best Cities for Young Entrepreneurs. St. Louis sits at number 5 in the "Medium Cities" category (for cities with populations between 250,000 and 500,000). Two other Missouri cities made the list: Kansas City at number 4 in the same category as St. Louis - along with college town Columbia, Mo. at number 2 in the small cities category.
One of the most important things you'll do when starting your business is to pick where to setup shop. You want to find a place that offers business resources but also the lifestyle and culture that you want....
4:36 pm
Tue March 19, 2013

Report: St. Louis Among Remaining Finalists To Host 2016 USA Swimming Olympic Trials

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Swimming news source SwimSwam is reporting today that Indianapolis is out to host the 2016 USA Swimming Olympic Trials - but which city is still in? You guessed it, St. Louis. The Gateway City is one of four remaining finalists, SwimSwam says. The others? San Antonio, Texas; Omaha, Neb.; and Greensboro, N.C.
Indianapolis, Indiana has been knocked out of the running to host the 2016 USA Swimming Olympic Trials. They were informed by USA Swimming on Tuesday, the Indiana Sports Corp. announced in a press release, and USA Swimming has confirmed the same.

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