Chad Davis
General Assignment ReporterChad Davis is a 2016 graduate of Truman State University where he studied Public Communication and English. At Truman State, Chad served as the executive producer of the on-campus news station, TMN Television. In 2017, Chad joins the St. Louis Public Radio team as a general assignment reporter. Chad is a native of St. Louis and is a huge hip- hop, r&b, and pop music fan. He also enjoys graphic design, pop culture, film, and comedy.
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People in St. Louis and St. Louis County need to comply with orders to wear masks, said Dr. Alex Garza, head of the St. Louis Metropolitan Pandemic Task Force. But those in surrounding counties also should use them, he said. -
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra finished its fiscal year with a balanced budget but reported a $3.2 million loss in earned revenues due to canceled or postponed shows. SLSO President and CEO Marie-Hélène Bernard said staff furloughs and salary cuts will continue.
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Virgin Hyperloop announced Thursday that it has selected West Virginia over Missouri as the site for its new Hyperloop Certification Center, which will test the high-speed technology for commercial use.
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Wayne Goode, a longtime Missouri legislator and member of the University of Missouri Board of Curators, died Saturday of leukemia. He crafted legislation that helped establish the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
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The former Greyhound bus station in north St. Louis once bustled with travelers. But after Greyhound moved, the building became abandoned. In recent weeks, it's become a canvas for St. Louis-based artist Cbabi Bayoc, who installed spray paintings that show beauty and Black pride.
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Ameren Missouri officials announced Monday that the company will invest nearly $8 billion in renewable energy over the next 20 years. Ameren plans to retire its coal-fired coal plants by 2042.
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Ameren Missouri will build electric vehicle charging stations along Interstates 70, 40 and 55. Midwestern utilities are working on the plan to assure owners of electric vehicles that they can travel long distances. The stations could help limit carbon emissions, a key part of addressing climate change.
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The large white dove sign that hangs out front of the West County Center in St. Louis County is the focus of an art walk to promote local artists.
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St. Louis beat battle series, Fresh Produce started 10 years ago. The competition pits music producers against each other and has now moved completely online.
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The Deaconess Foundation announced Wednesday that the Rev. Starsky Wilson will step down as president after nine years. Wilson will leave the foundation in November to become president and chief executive of the Children’s Defense Fund in Washington, D.C.
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African Americans in the St. Louis region have found that when the economy sputters, it hits Black people hard. The coronavirus pandemic, which has left more than 18 million Americans unemployed, has made it worse. Just as the virus has shined a spotlight on disparities in the health care system, it’s also highlighted economic disparities.
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A committee of the St. Louis County Council has backed calls by an independent advisory board for an outside investigation into accusations of mismanagement and other problems at the county jail.
