The Boeing machinists strike in St. Louis has entered its fourth month after workers narrowly rejected the latest contract offer, 51% to 49%. The union filed another unfair labor charge, while Boeing moves to hire replacements.

Two years after St. Louis shelters faced a crisis of overcrowding, the situation has worsened. On @stlonair.bsky.social, shelter leaders say stricter breeding laws and community support are urgently needed.

A new affordable housing complex in Alton is nearly full just days after completion. The 40-unit development aims to provide a “stepping stone” for families seeking stability and future homeownership.

Missouri could receive up to $250 million a year from a new federal Rural Health Transformation Program, pending approval. The state’s plan aims to expand rural access to care, boost telehealth and train more local health workers.

Filmmaking in St. Louis is gaining momentum — thanks to Missouri’s revived film tax credits. Filmmaker Cami Thomas’ short Keenelan, screening at the St. Louis International Film Festival, showcases the city’s growing film community. From @stlonair.bsky.social:

A new $5M grocery store is coming to Venice, Illinois next year. The Venice Grocery Market will anchor broader revitalization efforts and help end the city’s food desert.

Workers from eight St. Louis-area Kaldi’s Coffee shops are unionizing, citing low pay and poor conditions. The move follows protests over a lack of air conditioning, drainage problems in the kitchen and an alleged firing of a worker who spoke up.

A St. Louis fund meant to help displaced tenants — including tornado victims — hasn’t accepted a single application since launching in 2024. City officials say legal hurdles have stalled the program.

Whether the Illinois General Assembly should redraw the state’s congressional map in the middle of the decade will depend on Indiana, Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday.

For the first time in years, people buying electricity from Kirkwood will pay more than Ameren Missouri customers. Kirkwood's electric utility is increasing its rates for the first time in almost a decade:

An unidentified man died while in custody of the St. Louis City Justice Center Tuesday evening due to a medical emergency, according to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. At least 21 people have died in custody at the jail since 2020:

When the May tornado hit St. Louis, court buildings were spared — but many in the justice system weren’t. Attorneys, judges and defendants alike lost homes, disrupting court cases across the region.

Nearly six months after the May 16 tornado, St. Louis officials are surveying north side businesses for a second time to gauge recovery and funding needs.

The St. Louis County Council voted that it has no confidence in its public health director’s leadership of the county animal shelter. The vote follows a report recommending more transparency — and noting the county isn’t required to run a shelter.

Missouri scientists are using drones and AI to develop a better way to count waterfowl — something that the Missouri Department of Conservation does in order to manage duck and geese populations in the state.

A new report finds "persistent dissatisfaction" among St. Louis’ employees with their pay. It found salary ranges for almost all civil service employees were lower than their peers in similar public and private-sector jobs. The gap was largest at the bottom of the pay scale.

The backlog of defendants deemed unfit for trial keeps growing — average wait times for a specialized state facility have almost doubled. Even with more money and new programs, only a few are receiving the help they need each month. From @themarshallproject.org:

October was full of long-awaited restaurant openings in St. Louis. Nicky Slices Pizza Club, Extra Wavy and Prohibition all made their highly anticipated debuts. Check out what St. Louis restaurants opened and closed in October:

Emerging Black writers often struggle to find mentors and industry access. St. Louis author David Haynes is changing that through Kimbilio — a fellowship program connecting Black fiction writers to editors, agents, and opportunities.

A St. Peters woman will spend five years in federal prison for a January fire that seriously damaged four businesses in Puerto Rico.

A man who wishes to remain anonymous has won a $1 million prize on a scratch-off ticket he purchased for $20 at a Fairview Heights store, the Illinois Lottery announced Monday. Belleville News-Democrat reports:

A small Illinois town is rallying for a community member who is currently in ICE detention in Missouri. Ismael Ayuzo Sandoval was brought into custody after dropping his children off at school last week.

ICE raided the Golden Apple Buffet in St. Peters, arresting workers—many applied for visas or obtained work authorizations. Their lawyer says no trafficking was found, just immigrants following legal channels now facing deportation.

Did you know a tick bite can trigger a red-meat allergy? In Missouri, cases of Alpha‑gal Syndrome are on the rise. From @kbianews.bsky.social:

China has agreed to buy 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans this year — less than half its usual amount. Midwest farmers say the deal offers some relief but won’t fully make up for lost exports or lower prices.

Cote Brilliante Presbyterian Church in north St. Louis is being demolished after a May tornado caused $15 million in damage. The congregation has since relocated to First Presbyterian Church in Ferguson.

Soon after stepping down from the St. Louis County Council in 2024, Kelli Dunaway launched Legal Witchcraft. The new venture combines her experiences as an attorney and witch. She provides counseling through tarot card readings, moon phase classes and self-reflection.

The St. Louis Board of Aldermen has passed new rules for people who want to drive golf carts on the city’s streets. They would take effect immediately upon Mayor Cara Spencer’s signature.

To help celebrate Dia de Muertos this year, St. Louis Public Radio invited our neighbors to share photos of the people and pets that have died but remain with us in spirit and memory. Check out our community-contributed digital altar here: www.stlpr.org/2025-digital...

This month's Legal Roundtable covers issues including redistricting and a lawsuit against Bayer over potentially harmful chemicals in Roundup.

More than a dozen people spoke out against a proposed natural gas plant at a virtual hearing before Missouri’s Public Service Commission Thursday night.

Halloween is a time to celebrate creepy, crawly animals. This year, St. Louis scientists hope to inspire appreciation for Missouri’s largest spider: the tarantula.

Low- to moderate-income individuals often face higher borrowing costs that increase their likelihood of debt, delinquency and bankruptcy. Here’s what can be done about it:

As a freeze on federal assistance programs looms, St. Louis County officials are asking residents to help affected families by donating diapers, formula and baby wipes.

On a spooky edition of the Politically Speaking Hour on @stlonair.bsky.social: 🎃 Missouri's most notable political curses 🎃 MO redistricting has become scary for Republicans 🎃 How a former STL County Councilwoman started Legal Witchcraft Listen at noon and 7 p.m. on @stlpublicradio.bsky.social

Missouri is on pace to surpass last year’s highway death total, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation.

Missouri U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley is skeptical about the economic benefit of data centers and is firmly opposed to people paying more on their electricity bills to subsidize them.

This year, STLPR is putting up its first digital ofrenda featuring listener reflections. They include submissions from people who are mourning relatives they never got to meet.

Does St. Louis really need an elected sheriff? That’s the question being posed by some elected officials after a judge temporarily stripped Sheriff Alfred Montgomery from his role on Wednesday.

City officials say only $4 million of the $30 million Rams settlement fund set aside to assist victims of the May 16 tornado has been spent.

St. Louisans Leticia Seitz and Carmen García are keeping Día de Muertos traditions alive. The holiday honors loved ones that died while celebrating life through altars and rituals. On @stlonair.bsky.social, they discuss how joy, even through tears and loss, is central to their celebrations.

Many low- to moderate-income residents in St. Louis struggle to access credit, often turning to costly loans that worsen debt, according to new Federal Reserve research. Prosperity Connection is helping people rebuild credit and financial stability. On @stlonair.bsky.social:

Federal tax credits that help people afford health insurance are set to expire in 2026, likely driving up costs for many. In southern Illinois, some families could see premiums increase sixfold when open enrollment begins Nov. 1.

U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley is skeptical of the economic benefits of data centers and opposes raising electric bills to subsidize them. His stance puts him at odds with some Republicans who view data centers as economic development opportunities.

St. Louis County’s jail needs millions over the next five years for critical upgrades, says Acting Director Jonel Coleman. She told the St. Louis County Council the funding would cover staffing, training, mental health care, clothing, and building repairs.

Head Start programs in Missouri face possible closures and furloughs as the federal shutdown drags on. Over 3,700 children and 1,300 staff could be impacted, with hundreds more affected in Illinois.

Halloween is synonymous with scary monster movies and spooky sounds, but most of the time those sounds are created with Foley art. Artists re-create and enhance sounds like creaky floors and heartbeats that microphones on set struggle to pick up or isolate from dialogue and ambient sound.

A judge has temporarily removed St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery from office until a trial to oust him permanently is held.

Gov. Mike Kehoe announced funding for Missouri food aid programs Wednesday in light of impending SNAP cuts. Here's where the money will go:

The former on-air home of KDHX will host new Christian radio station 88.1 FM beginning in January.