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Tuesday, June 16 - Block-ed grants Jun 16, 2026

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St. Louis leaders are teaming up with Missouri’s federal delegation to try to get much-needed money for tornado recovery efforts. But as St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum explains, getting Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Relief funds to the city won’t be an easy or quick task.

Monday, June 15 - A buzzy assignment Jun 15, 2026

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While a lot of student research projects end up in a storage bin in the attic, one that some Illinois 8th graders worked on is now state law.

Friday, June 12 - Culture goals Jun 12, 2026

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Today, the region boasts one of the largest Bosnian communities in the world. And that community has had a lot to boast about recently, with the city hosting the Bosnia-Herzegovina national soccer team in the lead-up to the World Cup. Plus, how St. Louis is showing up this World Cup.

Thursday, June 11 - Impolite opera Jun 11, 2026

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Composer Andre Previn’s 1995 opera “A Streetcar Named Desire” puts playwright Tennessee Williams’ story onstage with an intense, mood-shifting score. Opera Theatre of St. Louis’ new production is the first collaboration between its new artistic director, Patricia Racette — and its Principal Conductor, Daniela Candillari. St. Louis Public Radio’s Jeremy Goodwin spoke with them about the show.

Wednesday, June 10 - A patchwork of rules Jun 10, 2026

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Development of large-scale data centers is booming across the Midwest. The number of data centers in Illinois is set to nearly double, while Missouri already has 91 of them, mostly centered around St. Louis and Kansas City. But water and energy usage are rallying some communities against data centers. As Harvest Public Media’s Abigail Bottar reports, local and state governments are rushing to regulate this growing industry.

Tuesday, June 9 - A year of helping immigrants in detention Jun 09, 2026

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One year ago, a man detained by ICE in the Phelps County Jail died. That led a group of concerned residents in Rolla to form Abide in Love — an organization dedicated to helping immigrants and their families. The movement has spread to seven chapters across three states. St. Louis Public Radio’s Jonathan Ahl was there as members of the group celebrated the one-year commitment to their efforts.

Monday, June 8 - Flow state Jun 08, 2026

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In the U.S., industries and cities used to pollute rivers so heavily that at least one – in Ohio – caught fire a dozen times. But half a century ago, a series of landmark federal laws started reining in water pollution. As a result, some rivers across the country are bouncing back to life.

Friday, June 5 - A new take on an iconic collab Jun 05, 2026

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Miles Davis and John Coltrane made some of the most beloved jazz recordings during a collaboration that began in the mid-1950’s. Both artists would have celebrated their 100th birthdays this year. STLPR's Jeremy Goodwin has the story of a tribute concert in St. Louis this weekend.

Thursday, June 4 - Pass, fail Jun 04, 2026

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The Missouri legislature passed very few education changes this past session, despite about 10 bills making it close to the finish line. St. Louis Public Radio’s Lilley Halloran reports on where things fell apart and what the future may hold.

Wednesday, June 3 - "Welcome to hell" Jun 03, 2026

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Fifteen people say they were physically assaulted by staff, and some sexually abused by other residents, at Change Academy at Lake of the Ozarks, a youth residential treatment center in Missouri that takes in children from across the country.

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