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Tuesday, August 26 - "The audacity to not give up" Aug 26, 2025

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For more than a decade, Urban Born has been a safe haven for St. Louis area youth. But the nonprofit’s mission of combining education and a love for basketball in the College Hill neighborhood was paused indefinitely after its building sustained substantial damage during the tornado. St. Louis Public Radio’s Marissanne Lewis-Thompson reports the couple behind the organization is facing a unique problem: the building is also their home.

Monday, August 25 - 100 days after the tornado Aug 25, 2025

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Sunday marked the 100th day since the May 16th tornado tore through the St. Louis region, leaving at least 5,000 buildings damaged or destroyed. St. Louis Public Radio’s Kavahn Mansouri walked the path of the tornado to see the recovery, or lack thereof, 100 days later.

Friday, August 22 - A jail leader's regrets Aug 22, 2025

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It’s been a week since Doug Burris’ short-term contract ended as commissioner of corrections over the St. Louis City Justice Center. Amid announcements of new criminal justice leadership around the region, and the funeral for a man who died in local custody, Burris discusses his tenure and the city's troubled jail with STLPR's Lacretia Wimbley.

Thursday, August 21 - Alone in prison for 6 years Aug 21, 2025

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For years, Missouri Department of Corrections officials kept a Black transgender woman in solitary confinement. She sued the department claiming officers kept her isolated based on a policy that singles out people with HIV. The suit was settled yesterday.

Wednesday, August 20 - This St. Louis bookstore is tasty Aug 20, 2025

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At just 6 feet wide, the store on Cherokee Street is compact, like its namesake tin of fish, but it is thoughtfully packed with color and cookbooks. The specialty store opened last November and has been attracting novices and avid cooks alike who are seeking good bites.

Tuesday, August 19 - Festival of Nations returns to Tower Grove Park Aug 19, 2025

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The Festival of Nations will take place this weekend in Tower Grove Park. The two day, multicultural festival was in doubt earlier this year when federal funding cuts hit the International Institute of St. Louis, which has organized the annual event since 1934.

Monday, August 18 - Saving the night sky Aug 18, 2025

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Americans are losing their starry views to light pollution. But communities can make lighting decisions to help preserve night skies – while benefiting wildlife and human health.

Friday, August 15 - Illinois governor touts redistricting in response to Trump's threats Aug 15, 2025

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Illinois is one of the bluest states in the country, so much so that more than two-dozen Texas House Democrats fled there to protest a proposed congressional map in their home state that could broaden Republican power in Washington. Governor J-B Pritzker is among the Democrats promising to fight – and some people think the fight might include a new map in Illinois.

Thursday, August 14 - Why Missouri Republicans are eyeing redistricting – again Aug 14, 2025

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Missouri lawmakers probably didn’t think as the summer began that they’d likely return in the fall to redraw the state’s eight congressional districts. The push from President Donald Trump could have huge consequences for Missouri politics.

Wednesday, August 13 - Seeking honor after Trump's trans military ban Aug 13, 2025

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Four members of the Missouri National Guard and twelve members of the Illinois National Guard are seeking voluntary separations from the military because they are transgender. This comes as the Trump administration set a deadline for trans military members to apply to leave on their own, or to be removed from service. One member shares her decision.

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