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Tuesday, Jan. 27 - The price we pay for groceries Jan 27, 2026

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The word “affordability” has been in the news a lot over the last few years, especially when it comes to the prices we pay at the grocery store. Holly Edgell of the Midwest Newsroom recently spoke to consumers and experts about affordability one year into President Trump’s second term.

Monday, Jan. 26 - "Moving in the right direction" Jan 26, 2026

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When Megan Green became St. Louis Board of Aldermen President in 2022, she said reforming tax incentives for development was one of her top priorities. More than three years later, she sat down with St. Louis Public Radio's Kavahn Mansouri to discuss the progress the city has made ... and what more needs to be done.

Friday, Jan. 23 - About the weather Jan 23, 2026

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We have the latest on this weekend's winter storm heading into the region. Plus, local scientists are looking back at the weather in 2025 in Missouri and Illinois, and they say it was a year filled with extremes. St. Louis Public Radio’s Senior Environment and Data Reporter Kate Grumke breaks down findings on last year’s local climate.

Thursday, Jan. 22 - A mark of healing Jan 22, 2026

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1 in 8 American women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime — often leading to long and arduous treatments that change the way a woman's body looks. Rebecca Smith has more about one option for women after treatment that’s helping them regain confidence in their bodies and themselves.

Wednesday, Jan. 21 - Fast-tracking logging in Illinois' only national forest Jan 21, 2026

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The Trump Administration is using a legal shortcut to make it easier to cut down trees in national forests. Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest, the state’s only national forest, is an early battleground against the increasingly popular tactic to fast track timber sales across the country.

Tuesday, Jan. 20 - Missouri Scout gets ALL the merit badges Jan 20, 2026

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A Scout from Missouri did more than just make Eagle Scout - he earned every one of the possible 140 merit badges, joining a rare group to ever complete the feat.

Friday, Jan. 16 - Notes on the education beat Jan 16, 2026

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This week the Missouri State Board of Education voted to lower St. Louis Public Schools’ accreditation status to “provisional.” On the same day, Governor Mike Kehoe signed an executive order requiring state education leaders to create a new way to evaluate school districts. Education reporter Hiba Ahmad breaks down a big week of education news.

Thursday, Jan. 15 - Kehoe's to-do list Jan 15, 2026

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Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe gave his second State of the State speech on Tuesday. He says he has wants to eliminate the state income tax, reduce government spending, and allocate more funds to St. Louis for tornado relief. St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Sarah Kellogg sat down with Kehoe after his speech to discuss his priorities for 2026.

Wednesday, Jan. 14 - Mo. Governor's tax pitch Jan 14, 2026

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Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe said in his State of the State Address that he wants Missourians to decide whether to eliminate the state income tax. Plus, allergic reactions from alpha-gal syndrome can be physically dangerous — even deadly. But it can also impact their mental health by making some of their favorite activities more dangerous. Rebecca Smith reports.

Tuesday, Jan. 13 - Being a scientist during the Trump administration Jan 13, 2026

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Midwestern scientists say the Trump administration has brought big changes to their fields in the last year - especially when it comes to climate change.

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