St. Louis Public Radio

@stlpublicradio

A non-profit media organization, delivering accuracy and understanding through storytelling that brings context and humanity to the issues affecting the region.

St. Louis, Missouri

Joined February 2008

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St. Louis Public Radio@stlpublicradio · 14 h

Newscast Editor and Rolla Correspondent Jonathan Ahl has seen some things over 30 years in public radio. Here’s what he has to say about our current challenge. To prove him right, visit stlpr.org/give-twitter

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Will Bauer@Will_Bauer_ · 14 h

BELLEVILLE, Ill. — In a new partnership with @SIUE students, @ILStatePolice identified three victims of an infamous St. Louis-area serial killer and also brought charges in a 14-year-old murder. @stlpublicradio stlpr.org/law-order/2025…

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St. Louis Public Radio@stlpublicradio · 15 h

A secret chimp has landed Tonia Haddix in more hot water: Prosecutors have accused the “Chimp Crazy" star of violating the terms of her bond by owning another chimpanzee. stlpr.org/law-order/2025…

stlpublicradio's tweet card. Law enforcement allegedly found the female chimp in a cage on Tonia Haddix’s property on July 9.

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St. Louis Public Radio@stlpublicradio · 15 h

In a new partnership with @SIUE students, @ILStatePolice have identified three victims of an infamous St. Louis-area serial killer. stlpr.org/law-order/2025…

stlpublicradio's tweet card. The partnership also helped lead to charges being filed in a separate homicide case from 2011. Law enforcement and academics believe the program could be replicated elsewhere in the state.

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St. Louis Public Radio@stlpublicradio · 16 h

In this month's new music roundup on @stlonair: @stlmag's Joe Hess discusses the upcoming Free 4 All showcase and shared his favorite new music releases with producer @MiyaNorfleet and host Elaine Cha: stlpr.org/show/st-louis-…

stlpublicradio's tweet card. Free 4 All showcase organizer Joe Hess joins this month’s music discussion.

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St. Louis Public Radio@stlpublicradio · 19 h

After 31-year-old Samuel Hayes Jr. became the 20th person since 2020 to die in custody at the St. Louis City Justice Center over the weekend, his family says they want answers. stlpr.org/law-order/2025…

stlpublicradio's tweet card. 31-year-old Samuel Hayes Jr. became the 20th person to die in custody at the St. Louis City Justice Center over the weekend.

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St. Louis Public Radio@stlpublicradio · Jul 21

St. Louis recently debuted a new and improved 7th Street downtown. Here's what the improvements include: stlpr.org/government-pol…

stlpublicradio's tweet card. The stretch of road from Walnut Street to Washington Avenue received a facelift, including new bike lanes and repaving.

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St. Louis Public Radio@stlpublicradio · Jul 21

The socioeconomic and racial dividing line known as the Delmar Divide separates people, and new research suggests it also segregates wildlife. In this @STLonAir episode: How politics have shaped the genealogy — and even evolution — of St. Louis squirrels: stlpr.org/show/st-louis-…

stlpublicradio's tweet card. The St. Louis socioeconomic and racial dividing line known as the Delmar Divide separates people, and new research suggests it also segregates wildlife.

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St. Louis Public Radio@stlpublicradio · Jul 21

.@evolutionfest_ and @MATIstl are prioritizing relief efforts over their bottom line this year following the devastating tornado that struck St. Louis in May. stlpr.org/arts/2025-07-2…

stlpublicradio's tweet card. Evolution Festival and MATI are both contributing to tornado response efforts. Evolution Festival net proceeds from ticket, concession, merchandising and parking sales will go toward the United Way....

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St. Louis Public Radio@stlpublicradio · Jul 21

St. Louis Public Schools could close more than half of its buildings prior to the 2026-27 school year, according to a new proposal set to be presented to the Board of Education on Tuesday. stlpr.org/news-briefs/20…

stlpublicradio's tweet card. A report recommends St. Louis Public Schools close 37 of its 68 buildings for the 2026-27 school year due to declining student enrollment and aging infrastructure.

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St. Louis Public Radio@stlpublicradio · Jul 21

A detainee at the St. Louis City Justice Center died this weekend, the 20th known death at the jail since 2020. stlpr.org/news-briefs/20…

stlpublicradio's tweet card. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating an incident that led to a detainee’s death over the weekend. At least 20 people have died in the jail since 2020.

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St. Louis Public Radio@stlpublicradio · Jul 21

Last December, the acting chief of St. Louis’ jail was accused of breaking federal law, according to internal disciplinary records obtained by STLPR. Leaked records reveal how the jail saw an alleged crisis just before its top leader was forced out: stlpr.org/law-order/2025…

stlpublicradio's tweet card. A dead body left for hours and juvenile detainees mixed with adults: Leaked records reveal how St. Louis’ jail saw an alleged crisis just before its top leader was forced out.

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Lacretia Wimbley@WimbleyJourno · Jul 21

NEW: A dead body left for hours and juvenile detainees mixed with adults. Leaked records reveal how the St. Louis City Justice Center saw an alleged crisis just before its top leader was forced out, by @stlpublicradio's @brianmmunoz stlpr.org/law-order/2025…

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St. Louis Public Radio@stlpublicradio · Jul 21

Here's how much federal funding Missouri and Illinois public media stations will lose annually as the result of the federal rescission package: stlpr.org/government-pol…

stlpublicradio's tweet card. Here’s how much Corporation for Public Broadcasting funds every station in the two states will lose because of the federal rescission package's passage.

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St. Louis Public Radio@stlpublicradio · Jul 19

Woke up and found out my latest single was shared on @STLonAir radio show (90.7 FM @stlpublicradio) last night 🤯🤯🤯

DDamn AD.@damnad__ · Jun 11

New single, WRONG ONE out now w/ Louie McDon + StringBendr Two months after the release of Penguin on the Moon & two Apple Music playlist placements later, the story continues. New Louie McDon project otw & my 4th solo project + concept is finalized

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St. Louis Public Radio@stlpublicradio · Jul 18

St. Louis Public Radio Politics Correspondent Jason Rosenbaum takes a break from the heat to speak heart-to-heart with #STL. You can answer his call here: ❤️ stlpr.org/give-twitter

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St. Louis Public Radio@stlpublicradio · Jul 18

The St. Louis County Department of Public Health has confirmed its first West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes of the summer. stlpr.org/news-briefs/20…

stlpublicradio's tweet card. About 1 in 5 people infected will experience symptoms. There is no specific treatment or vaccine.

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St. Louis Public Radio@stlpublicradio · Jul 18

This weekend, St. Louis gets its first taste of Banana Ball and the scoops of antics that come with it. In this @STLonAir episode: @TheSavBananas pitcher and St. Louis native Noah Niznik talks combining his love of baseball with entertainment. stlpr.org/show/st-louis-…

stlpublicradio's tweet card. Savannah Bananas pitcher and St. Louis native Noah Niznik talks combining his love of baseball with entertainment.

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St. Louis Public Radio@stlpublicradio · Jul 18

A St. Louis County judge ruled against a Black nursing organization’s trademark appeal Tuesday over the rights to Homer G. Phillips’ name. stlpr.org/government-pol…

stlpublicradio's tweet card. Homer G. Phillips Nurses Alumni Inc. lost its appeal against the now-closed Homer G. Phillips Memorial Hospital for using its trademarked name. A St. Louis County judge ruled on Tuesday that the...

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St. Louis Public Radio@stlpublicradio · Jul 18

Missouri only has one nuclear power plant, but at a state summit, politicians and federal officials said the energy source would be key to meeting rising energy demands. stlpr.org/health-science…

stlpublicradio's tweet card. Missouri only has one nuclear power plant, but at a state summit, politicians and federal officials said the energy source would be key to meeting rising energy demands.

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