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State legislators refused to consider any gun restrictions during the 2023 session despite pleas from students affected by the shooting. The St. Louis Board of Alderman has tried to fill the gaps.

A nonpartisan education policy organization's report shows the educator shortage in Illinois is better than in other Midwestern states. It also suggests keeping teachers in Illinois improved during the COVID-19 outbreak.

In the last three decades, thousands of volunteers, many in the Midwest, have helped tag butterflies to gather more information about their journey to Mexico.

Black animators from the region are breaking into the industry by creating content focusing on diverse stories about and by people of color and the LGBTQ community.

Three companies are proposing pipelines to carry CO2 from ethanol plants in the Midwest. The projects would go through farmland and past small towns, leaving rural first responders worried about safety.

They use their own bikes while adult "bus drivers" lead and tail the group. Organizers want to continue the initiative in the spring and expand it to upper elementary students.

The organization has been teaching the Spanish art form for decades. The group's founder says it's a way for people to learn about Hispanic culture and history.

St. Louis Actors’ Studio is presenting the local debut of Liza Birkenmeier’s play “Dr. Ride’s American Beach House.” It takes place on a St. Louis rooftop, as women question their own identities after learning astronaut Sally Ride was gay.

The University of Missouri - St. Louis is celebrating its 60th anniversary with five new fanfares. They are short pieces with big goals.

Every two years, the wing that runs Scott Air Force Base — the 375th — gets a new leader. Colonel John Poole has now been that leader for 81 days. St. Louis Public Radio’s Will Bauer sat down with Colonel Poole and asked him about what his wing does on a day-to-day basis. (Rod Milam hosting for Wayne Pratt)

Federal borrowers are paying off student loans after a more than three-year reprieve. Many in the region say they face an uncertain future with the payment pause lifted.

Two groups have separate ideas on an abortion access measure that could go on the Missouri ballot in next year's election cycle.

Officials have moved dozens of people from the homeless camp, but many wonder where they will go. Mayor Tishaura Jones says the city navigated a complex situation while addressing a growing public safety hazard.

Several people who are homeless are still outside St. Louis City Hall despite an attempt to remove them from the area. The city's effort came hours after Board of Aldermen members announced plans for a so-called Unhoused Bill of Rights.

Community composting is popping up in cities across the country. It keeps waste out of landfills and returns nutrients to the soil. It can also save municipalities money on landfill fees. Yet not all cities are welcoming the operations.

Amanzi Umoye has danced from coast to coast, finding a new sense of home within folk dancing. Umoye's story is part of our weeklong exploration of the concept of home with help from NPR's Next Generation Radio Project.

A historic St. Louis church-turned-skatepark caught on fire in June, leaving a shell of a building and charred rubble. Skateboarders no longer have a physical home, but the heart of the community remains.

Auralie Wilde says she finds comfort and freedom in her performances and her body. Wilde's story is part of our weeklong exploration of the concept of home with help from NPR's Next Generation Radio Project.

Management has parted ways with several volunteer DJs. Others have quit in protest. They say leaders are creating a vision for the radio station that does not serve the community.

The operator of Izumi says the food connects him with his heritage and childhood. His story is part of our weeklong exploration of the concept of home with help from NPR's Next Generation Radio Project.

The transportation sector accounts for nearly 30% of the greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. Barge shipping could help reduce that number.

Many political observers don't believe Republican U.S. Senator Josh Hawley is in danger of losing next year's election. Several Democratic challengers beg to differ. Some in that party worry about whether a competitive primary is a blessing or a waste of resources.

The sweeping federal program funded by taxpayers softens the blow when natural disasters destroy crops. The multi-billion dollar initiative is up for renewal this year.

Illinois is the first state without cash bail. The new system took effect yesterday. Illinois has been preparing for two years to take money out of pretrial decisions on detainment and release.

Craft brewing is a male-dominated industry, but efforts are underway to make it more diverse. In St. Louis, some women have broken through to become head brewers and want beer to be more welcoming to all.