U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Taylorville, on Tuesday announced he'll run for a sixth term in Congress, ending months of chatter about his possible entrance in the Republican primary to unseat Gov. JB Pritzker in 2022.
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Brian Munoz
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St. Louis Public Radio
Brian Munoz
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St. Louis Public Radio
Every weekday morning, in about 10 minutes, you can learn about the top stories of the day while also hearing longer stories that bring context and humanity to the issues and ideas that affect life in the region.
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Historian Lois Conley of the Griot Museum of Black History discussed the life and legacy of St. Louis-born entertainer Josephine Baker on Monday's "St. Louis on the Air." -
Christine Brewer’s show delves into her journey from enjoying music as a child, to attending McKendree University in the town where she still lives today, to the Metropolitan Opera and beyond.
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St. Louis County, city and the sports and convention commission have to figure out how to divide about $500 million.
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U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth says the infrastructure deal will cover the cost of repairing decades-old problems."
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Wild turkey populations in Missouri have taken a nosedive in the past 15 years. Biologists say the declines are connected to dwindling numbers of baby turkeys statewide.
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While some local jails already offered feminine hygiene products for free, at others cost was a barrier. State funding aimed to eliminate that
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The Scott County Republican also discussed why she supports a special session to bar companies from requiring employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
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The basketball courts in Tower Grove and Forest parks are expected to be ready by 2023.
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The World Health Organization deemed it a variant of concern, and the U.S. is banning travel from parts of Africa where it's spreading. Here's what scientists know and what they're trying to learn.
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The University of Missouri Board of Curators approved four major projects on the Rolla campus, including upgrading two entrance areas.
St. Louis is reviving plans to build a north-south MetroLink line. But does that address the region’s transit needs as bus service gets slashed? We’ll discuss the dichotomy facing transit enthusiasts.
