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Essential news for the St. Louis region. Every weekday, in about 8 to 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. Music by Ryan McNeely of Adult Fur.

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Thursday, August 17, 2023 - Sleepy Kitty wakes up 17.08.2023

The duo was one of the most successful St. Louis-based national rock acts. The group has released its first album since 2016 following a move to Brooklyn.

Wednesday, August 16, 2023 - A planned Illinois bill would require lawyers for children in police interrogations 16.08.2023

Lawmakers and advocates supporting the proposal say children need an attorney to understand their constitutional rights. Some law enforcement groups oppose the plan, saying all individuals are entitled to counsel at their request.

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 - Illinois Gov. vetoes bill that would have allowed new nuclear construction 15.08.2023

J.B. Pritzker has put the brakes on the state building new nuclear power plants. A nuclear power expert says it’s a missed opportunity.

Monday, August 14, 2023 - The way Missourians interact with ticks is changing 14.08.2023

Climate change is one factor that will influence future tick behavior. Some experts believe ticks will move further north while their populations decline in areas that become too warm.

Friday, August 11, 2023 - What it’s like as a 988 crisis counselor 11.08.2023

Those who staff the call centers say the work can be challenging and rewarding. The largest Illinois center is in Bloomington.

Thursday, August 10, 2023 - The making of Lake of the Ozarks 10.08.2023

The lake didn’t become what it is today naturally. It was the brainchild of two Kansas City businessmen. One ended up in prison for taking advantage of unsuspecting people.

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 - Could a Shakespeare comedy be the original TV sitcom? 09.08.2023

Cherokee Street Theater's Suki Peters has crafted a version of Shakespeare's “The Merry Wives of Windsor.” It reimagines the 500-year-old comedy as a sitcom and is being performed this month in 24 public parks.

Tuesday, August 8, 2023 - Storing grain is more expensive than ever 08.08.2023

Costs have reached record levels because of several factors including high crop prices, increasing interest rates, and more expensive transportation costs. Those prices might not trickle down to consumers, but they affect farmers.

Monday, August 7, 2023 - The Midwest has a surprising number of shrimp farms 07.08.2023

Some Midwest farmers want to provide Americans with better-tasting, sustainable shrimp. The industry struggled during the pandemic, but farmers remain hopeful it will come back stronger than ever.

Friday, August 4, 2023 - How crews keep Busch Stadium and CityPark green during the heat 04.08.2023

New grass at the home of the Cardinals and a high-tech approach at the pitch for the city's Major League Soccer team are helping to keep the fields in shape during the sweltering St. Louis summer.

Thursday, August 3, 2023 - A former Missouri governor is back in politics 03.08.2023

Jay Nixon was having a busy political retirement as a law firm partner and hiking trails around the world. Then, he decided to become a key figure in a national political group considering if it should field a third-party presidential ticket.

Wednesday, August 2, 2023 - What is the legacy of Federal Indian Boarding Schools in Illinois? 02.08.2023

A federal report places a spotlight on Indian Boarding School policies that took Native children from their parents in the 1800s. More than 50 were sent to St. Mary's School for Boys near Chicago. Several of them died at the school.

Tuesday, August 1, 2023 - Illinois students will be required to learn about Native American history 01.08.2023

The state just passed the new Native American history bill. It calls for all Illinois K-12 students will be required to learn about Indigenous history, tribal sovereignty, genocide, and more starting in the 2024-25 school year.

Monday, July 31, 2023 - How to avoid tick-related illnesses 31.07.2023

A Missouri Department of Conservation study shows many tick diseases are in the state, including Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Lyme disease. Officials say ways to avoid the illnesses include wearing light-colored clothes, long pants, and avoiding shaded areas along the edge of forests.

Friday, July 28, 2023 - Raising the constitutional amendment threshold 28.07.2023

As Missouri Republicans mull over whether to put a measure on next year’s ballot making it harder to amend the state constitution, at least one other state with similar political characteristics will soon vote on the idea.

Thursday, July 27, 2023 - A Native American abstract collection has opened in St. Louis 27.07.2023

The St. Louis Art Museum's first exhibition of contemporary and modern works by Native Americans involves elements of Indigenous culture. It runs through early September.

Wednesday, July 26, 2023 - You’ll pay more this year for Illinois peaches 26.07.2023

A winter freeze and summer drought have put the southern Illinois peach crop in jeopardy. At least one farmer says it’s the worst loss since 2007.

Tuesday, July 25, 2023 - BJC-St. Luke’s merger could mean hospital patients pay more 25.07.2023

Hospital leaders say plans by the St. Louis and Kansas City-based systems will make treatment and innovation easier. But there are studies showing such mergers, on average, do not result in lower prices.

Monday, July 24, 2023 — Transgender housing 24.07.2023

Transgender people are complaining about gender discrimination within some housing shelters in St. Louis and St. Louis County. As St. Louis Public Radio’s Andrea Henderson reports, transgender people and housing advocates say shelter staff aren’t complying with updated federal housing policies and are denying people shelter because of their gender identity.

Friday, July 21, 2023 - STL Filmmakers Showcase 21.07.2023

St. Louis Public Radio’s Jeremy Goodwin introduces us to three filmmakers whose works will be featured at the STL Filmmakers Showcase

Thursday, July 20, 2023 - Law enforcement is trying to address cross-river crime 20.07.2023

Two years after the Madison County state's attorney created a task force to curb crime by Missouri residents, the number of Missourians convicted of felonies in the Metro East county continues to grow.

Wednesday, July 19, 2023 - A St. Louis balloon artist is part of a worldwide mega-build 19.07.2023

Jules Perkovic is one of 75 artists from around the world participating in the Big Balloon Build. They are creating a larger than life world out of more than 100,000 biodegradable balloons in four days before opening to the public for a charity event.

Tuesday, July 18, 2023 - St. Louis police have failed to solve nearly 60% of homicides since 2017 18.07.2023

The department’s clearance rates have improved in recent years, but more than 750 murders in the city since 2017 remain unresolved. Those numbers are from data provided by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department as part of an open records lawsuit settlement.

Monday, July 17, 2023 - Astronomer and astrobiologist finds new meaning to life in memoir 17.07.2023

Aomawa Shields' fascination with the stars started with the 1986 film "SpaceCamp." Shields' new book details her unconventional path to becoming a leading scientist in her field.

Friday, July 14, 2023 - Elderberry growers are at a crossroads: go big or stay small 14.07.2023

The berries are native to the Midwest and many believe they have medicinal properties. Demand increased in the years leading up to the pandemic, which has resulted in an increase in growers, and an oversupply.

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