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Tuesday, April 22 - Fears new UM ICE policy could come 'at the expense of the students' Apr 22, 2025

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UM System President Mun Choi signed an executive order last month outlining a process for law enforcement compliance. It was passed as Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, agents are going to campuses around the country to detain those whose speech the Trump administration disagrees with. Aminah Jenkins reports on how the UM policy works for both staff and students.

Monday, April 21 - Trump's tariffs and the supply chain Apr 21, 2025

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Increased tariffs on many countries have been a hallmark of the first months of the second Trump administration. And a researcher in St. Louis finds these new levies will likely have broad and varied effects on the global supply chain.

Friday, April 18 - Baby steps into the spotlight Apr 18, 2025

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The Asian elephant born at the St. Louis Zoo last fall is preparing to meet the public. But before that can happen, the keepers have been helping little “Jet” reach some important milestones. We paid a visit the Zoo to learn more about what he’s been up to.

Thursday. April 17 - Jail reform advocate is "hopeful, but focused" Apr 17, 2025

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Janis Mensah is the former vice-chair of the St. Louis Detention Facilities Oversight Board, and is scheduled to go on trial next month for charges stemming from a 2023 arrest at the City Justice Center. Mensah says police beat them unconscious while waiting to see a detainee, but police say Mensah ignored orders and refused to leave. Mensah spoke with STLPR’s Lacretia Wimbley about the need for greater transparency at the jail, where 19 detainees have died since 2020.

Wednesday, April 16 - A second try at the Second Amendment Preservation Act Apr 16, 2025

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Missouri Republican lawmakers are working to pass a second version of the Second Amendment Preservation Act this session, after the first version was struck down as unconstitutional. The Midwest Newsroom's Kavahn Mansouri reports on how the bill was brought back to the table, and why law enforcement groups aren’t happy about it.

Tuesday, April 15 - Preparing for, and pushing back on, change in STL Apr 15, 2025

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The president of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen is suing to knock down parts of a new law placing a gubernatorial board in charge of the city’s police department, and Cara Spencer says goodbye to her aldermanic colleagues before being sworn in as mayor today. Plus, a look at what impact a looming "enrollment cliff" could have on Missouri education institutions.

Monday, April 14 - How Downtown can get its groove back Apr 14, 2025

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St. Louis’ reputation was rattled a year ago when the Wall Street Journal described the region’s downtown as a ‘real estate nightmare.’ A year later, the city has made strides, starting by tackling two prominent vacant properties. But St. Louis Public Radio’s Eric Schmid reports a full rebound will take many more years of sustained effort by civic and business leaders across the region and state.

Friday, April 11 - Keeping up with KDHX Apr 11, 2025

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Leaders of community radio station KDHX will head to court next week seeking a judge’s approval of their planned sale of the station’s radio frequency to K-LOVE, a national chain of syndicated Christian radio stations. St. Louis Public Radio’s Jeremy Goodwin reports on how supporters of the station plan to push back on the sale, and what could happen next.

Thursday, April 10 - How the race was won Apr 10, 2025

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St. Louis Mayor-elect Cara Spencer cruised to victory by outflanking incumbent Tishaura Jones in high turnout wards. STLPR’s Jason Rosenbaum breaks down the factors that led to Tuesday’s results. Plus: an audio postcard from a Missouri tree nursery might get you inspired to go outside and start planting.

Wednesday, April 9 - A new mayor for St. Louis Apr 09, 2025

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Mayor Tishaura Jones lost in a landslide to Cara Spencer. Long-time comptroller Darlene Green suffered her first election defeat ever. The president of the St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education was also ousted. We have a breakdown of the big races in the St. Louis area in Tuesday night's election.

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