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Missouri is on the verge of making abortion illegal in almost any instance except a medical emergency. The culmination of years of conservative activism is raising questions about whether it will strengthen the Republican grip on state politics.

Illinois is sitting on a pile of extra money from the federal government but is not using it to help address gun violence, which the governor has declared a public health crisis.

Missouri scientists are tracking lake sturgeon populations in the Mississippi River, as part of an ongoing effort to prevent the extinction of the endangered fish species. The team implanted radio transmitters into wild sturgeon this spring, so they could track movement in the river ecosystem.

The newest branch of the U.S. military is a sign of what military leaders consider to be the future of war. Several people are going through training for the Space Force.

Congressional candidates throughout Missouri are not sure about the areas they could eventually be representing. Lawmakers still haven’t approved a congressional map. Whether the legislature breaks the months-long impasse could have big consequences for the impending election cycle.

The agriculture industry is a big contributor to greenhouse gasses, and a new program is trying to get farmers to be part of the solution without telling them it's about climate change.

The Mehlville school district recently announced it is adding Eid as an official holiday in the 2022-2023 school year. It might be the first district in Missouri to do so. Officials say about 20% have missed school on Eid in years past.

The historic Black cemetery has fallen into disrepair after years of neglect and improper maintenance. Efforts are underway to bring awareness and funding to bring the land near St. Louis Lambert International Airport back to its former glory.

Nicole Miller’s commissioned, site-specific installation “A Sound, a Signal, the Circus” incorporates interviews with St. Louisans about the Black experience in America. It incorporates audio and video recordings along with laser animations.

There is concern among many Missouri Republicans about the possibility former Governor Eric Grietens will win the state's soon-to-be-open Senate seat and gain a major platform to promote his views. He is among 21 members of the GOP running for the spot being vacated by Senator Roy Blunt.

Pork producers are feeling threatened by attempts to change how they raise pigs. So they have made a surprising move to reduce the money they automatically give to the industry’s fund for marketing, education, and research.

Anonymous pages dedicated to posting pictures of students in embarrassing situations have quickly spread in popularity at high schools across the country. Some consider the posts lighthearted jokes. But other students say the online images are an invasion of privacy.

The last performance of the St. Louis Symphony Chorus under Amy Kaiser's direction is May 1. She is retiring after 27 years. Kaiser came to St. Louis after a career as a freelance conductor in New York City.

School districts, parents, and lawmakers are pushing to ban books. Several are by Black or LGBTQ authors. Many St. Louis-area students say they are determined to read banned materials to better understand Black history.

Engineers at St. Louis University and members of the St. Louis Blues Blind Hockey Club are working on improving the puck for visually impaired players. It’s a deceptively complicated engineering problem.

More than 22 million chickens, turkeys, and other birds have died or had to be destroyed as the highly-contagious bird flu spreads in several states, including Missouri and Illinois. Most of the affected flocks are commercial, but backyard flocks aren’t any less susceptible.

Many students are behind in their learning following remote classes during the pandemic. Parents are more interested in how to support their children’s education at home. A St. Louis-area expert shares some advice on ways to learn outside the classroom.

Kohn’s Kosher Meats is vital to the Orthodox Jewish community. The business is also beloved by the larger Jewish community for its authenticity and odd charm. But owner Lenny Kohn is ready to move on.

A Ukrainian couple who lived in that country since 1983 fled after the Russians invaded this year. The two are now living with their son in St. Charles. They spent four days traveling to the Hungary border and another four to get to Germany and catch a flight out of Europe.

The former Missouri secretary of state and daughter of the late Gov. Mel Carnahan is in charge of an agency that oversees federal buildings and handles big-ticket federal contracts. The General Service Administration will play a role in executing a federal infrastructure law that will pump billions of dollars into Missouri.

A pilot program at the Missouri Eastern Correctional Center is training incarcerated men to code, as they prepare for their release. The first group to participate in the program graduated last month.

A 2021 study finds Missouri has some of the highest rates of elevated blood lead levels in children. The research is part of an investigation into lead and its impact on Midwest children by the Midwest Newsroom and the Missouri Independent.

Dancers are returning to studios, classes and clubs after the pandemic prevented many events. Health experts say dancing can be safe if people are vaccinated and take other precautions.

The Cardinals are marking opening day by honoring one of the franchise's landmark seasons. It's the 40th anniversary of the 1982 World Series championship.

Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist Diane Reeves is back on the road after taking the longest break of her career during the pandemic. She performs this week at The Sheldon Concert Hall with a renewed desire to collaborate with musicians from different backgrounds.