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Thursday, July 16 - Addressing vacancy Jul 16, 2026

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Ten million dollars of the city’s Rams settlement funds will help tackle St. Louis’ more than 24-thousand vacant properties. St. Louis Public Radio Economic Development reporter Kavahn Mansouri spoke with Ward 3 Alderman and Recorder of Deeds candidate Shane Cohn about why he pushed to secure the funding to address the city’s vacant property problem.

Wednesday, July 15 - Unknown places Jul 15, 2026

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This morning, stories of new territory: how a Grammy-winning artist is reimagining classics at a local festival, the hurdles South Grand business owners face as they work to rebuild, the foreign countries where people without legal status are being sent, and the new perspective on the universe at the Science Center.

Tuesday, July 14 - New rules get into the weeds Jul 14, 2026

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The Environmental Protection Agency released new rules regulating the controversial herbicide dicamba earlier this year. While it can be an effective tool for farmers to control weeds, it can also drift in the wind and kill other plants. As St. Louis Public Radio’s Will Bauer reports, experts don’t expect the new rules to solve all the underlying issues with dicamba.

Monday, July 13 - What St. Charles Co. Exec contenders agree on Jul 13, 2026

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St. Charles County Republicans are facing their most competitive primary for county executive in years. And St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum reports, the three major contenders are concerned that the County’s growth may be coming to an end.

Friday, July 10 - Keys to hope Jul 10, 2026

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Detainees at the St. Louis County jail learned to tickle the ivories this spring. St. Louis Public Radio’s Lacretia Wimbley reports the piano lessons help to boost the spirits of residents at a jail that has struggled to provide them with enough recreation time.

Thursday, July 9 - Record-keeping contest Jul 09, 2026

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Recorder of Deeds Michael Butler is not seeking another term in the office, which keeps vital records like birth certificates and real estate transactions. STLPR'S Rachel Lippmann takes a look at the candidates seeking to fill the job.

Wednesday, July 8 - Advocating for memory care Jul 08, 2026

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As the U.S. population ages, the number of people with dementia is expected to climb in the coming decades. More than 120,000 Missourians live with Alzheimer’s disease, while even more provide unpaid care. As the Midwest Newsroom’s Luke Nozicka reports, a Missouri couple is working to persuade lawmakers their support is critical to early detection and intervention.

Tuesday, July 7 - Volunteers step up amid heightened immigration enforcement Jul 07, 2026

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As immigration enforcement from the Trump Administration has increased across the country, St. Louisans have found ways to help immigrant families who fear deportation. St. Louis Public Radio’s Chad Davis reports on how grassroots groups and other organizations have been teaming up and recruiting volunteers.

Monday, July 6, 2026 - Bosnian Pride Jul 06, 2026

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The Bosnia and Herzegovina men’s soccer team went further in the FIFA World Cup this year than it ever had before the U.S. knocked them out last week. For many in St. Louis’ large Bosnian community, all the hubbub has resulted in a deepened sense of connection that they hope will endure far beyond the end of the soccer tournament.

Thursday, July 2 - A better, faster flu shot Jul 02, 2026

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A researcher at WashU is part of the effort to show how mRNA vaccines can better protect against the flu.

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