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The four candidates for St. Louis mayor agree that violent crime is the top issue facing the city. They are outlining their approaches to the complex issue ahead of Tuesday’s primary.

Singer Javier Mendoza who performs as Hobo Cane has been writing and performing Latin music for years. The artist has written songs for Enrique Iglesias, Juan David, Ricky Martin. He has also poured his heart into rock music.

Some of the 46,000 Missourians ordered to pay back unemployment benefits are appealing. State representatives are moving forward on legislation to forgive the federal portion of the money, but legal groups representing people filing appeals are looking for more help.

St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson used federal funding to build 50 tiny houses for the homeless in December. Some homeless advocates say the money could have been better spent on other initiatives.

Many students have not been in a classroom for roughly one-year. Some have decided to stay away during the pandemic. Others have been following decisions by school districts. Many parents and students are feeling burned out and unmotivated to continue with online lessons.

Missouri may not finish drawing House and Senate maps until 2022 because of delays in obtaining Census data. That could conflict with the start of candidate filing, possibly causing lawmakers to reshuffle the election schedule to avoid a time crunch.

Throughout the pandemic and protests, Black artists grappled with expressing grief and joy in their lives. Seven local African American artists will showcase that work through a virtual exhibit hosted by the Griot Museum.

Missouri S&T has an ambitious plan to improve access to campus and pave the way for growth. But it will include demolishing the three oldest buildings on campus. Historians, preservationists and community die-hards are opposed to the measure.

Residents in the St. Louis region are traveling to National Guard sites in rural areas to receive doses of the coronavirus vaccine. That’s after recent data shows "vaccine deserts" are expanding in the metro area.

The limited supply of the coronavirus vaccine has Missouri officials trying to strike a balance. They want to make sure the shots are available to everyone while preventing people from cutting in line.

St. Louis gospel singer Kenny DeShields has been performing in the St. Louis area for years. His most recent singles are songs that combine socially conscious lyrics with pop crossover appeal.

The New Missouri Republican Party chairman is settling into the position with the goal of making sure members of the GOP continue to win elections. Nick Myers takes over with Republicans in most statewide offices. The party also holds majorities in the legislature.

There is a new leader at one of the area's major funders for arts organizations. Regional Arts Commission President and CEO Vanessa Cooksey started the job in November. She has been dealing with pandemic-related issues and increased demand to advance racial equity.

St. Louis County officials say it might have to stop booking immunization appointments today because of the low coronavirus vaccine supply. In the Metro East, St. Clair County officials are warning it might not have enough shots to get through Friday.

An uprising at St. Louis’ downtown jail is leading activists and public officials to two conclusions when it comes to the city’s other and more notorious jail known as the Workhouse.

The popularity of the Kansas City Chiefs has grown in the past few years, especially in St. Louis. As Sunday’s Kansas City-Tampa Bay Super Bowl approaches, we dive into the appeal of the Chiefs throughout Missouri.

Some voters in St. Louis are upset Missouri does not include fear of contracting COVID-19 as an excuse to obtain an absentee ballot. Their concerns come less than a month before the city’s mayoral primary.

After early success in reopening schools, most German students have been learning from home for nearly two months amid a resurgence of COVID across Europe. It means they could face similar learning loss as Americans.

Missouri is revising its plan to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine. Most of its shipments will be sent to roughly two-dozen hospitals. Also, the Cardinals have finalized a big trade.

Arrey Obensen is the new President and CEO of the International Institute of St. Louis. He replaces longtime leader Anna Crosslin who spent more than 40 years on the job. Obensen begins his new responsibilities with ambitious goals, including launching a conversation with the community.

A think tank says improving access to broadband internet could bridge the rural-urban divide. But it is one of many issues the Biden Administration has to tackle with limited time and resources.

Federal aid for live music venues has had mixed results for St. Louis arts organizations. Also, Governor Mike Parsons delivered his State of the State address.

The Missouri vaccination plan categorizes correctional officers as essential. They will be among the first workers to receive the shots. Though inmates are at a high risk of contracting the virus inside dense prison settings, the state plan does not specify when they will be vaccinated.

In parts of eastern Germany, teens are making up a growing percentage of perpetrators of hate crimes. St. Louis Public Radio’s Ryan Delaney traveled to Germany in the fall with support from the Pulitzer Center. He reports several nonprofits are working with educators and students to teach against anti-semitism and far-right extremism.

Some African Americans in the St. Louis region do not trust the coronavirus vaccine because of the country’s history of racism in the healthcare system. Doctors and health officials in the St. Louis area are educating Black patients about the vaccine to build trust.