Interested in a career in journalism and/or public media? STLPR (@stlpublicradio.bsky.social) is accepting applications for spring internships re: talk show production, marketing, development, events (all #STL based), and a #moleg statehouse internship (in Jeff City). Apply now, or spread the word!

The Tap In Center was launched in 2020 as a pilot program during the pandemic. Today, it helps people resolve warrants and access legal help in six municipalities across the St. Louis region.

COLUMBIA, Ill. — Public records provide new insight into the events leading up to the resignation of a high school teacher after posting about Charlie Kirk. Side note: These records have to be about some of the most unusual that I've seen reported on. www.stlpr.org/education/20...

Mayors along the Mississippi River are urging FEMA to include new, large-scale projects like wetland restoration to reduce disaster risks before they happen. “We think that’s the biggest bang for the buck for the American taxpayer."

NEW: Comedian Jimmy Kimmel's late-night TV talk show is scheduled to return to the air Tuesday night, but not in St. Louis or Quincy. Here's why:

Preliminary results from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey offer both encouragement and caution for the region’s future. We dig into it with @ybytata.bsky.social on @stlpublicradio.bsky.social. #STL #population #census Read/listen 🔊:

Migratory #birds use celestial cues like stars and the moon to navigate south for the winter. Light pollution disorients them and can throw them off course. 🌙🐦 Here's how you can advocate for their safe passage: www.stlpr.org/show/st-loui... @stlpublicradio.bsky.social #STL #migration

The Gateway Arch will not light up for the month of September. That's because tens of millions of birds will pass through the St. Louis region this fall. On @stlonair.bsky.social, experts share how light pollution and glass collisions pose big risks.

Anyone who’s experienced imposter syndrome knows that it doesn’t go away with success — even with a banner year like the one Nikki Glaser’s had. We dig into it in our conversation about becoming a household name, living in #STL, and the role “dirty” comedy plays in helping us reject shame.

Missouri House members gave first round approval to a measure that could make it much more difficult to pass constitutional amendments put before voters through the initiative petition process.

Bird watchers: We want to hear about your best sightings of the year ahead of tomorrow's "St. Louis on the Air" on @stlpublicradio.bsky.social. #birds #birding #STL #Missouri #Illinois #migration #Audubon #birdwatching Where did you go, and what did you see? 🦅🦉🐦

St. Louis based MomMoment aims to connect #moms with one another for assistance and gig work. “Women's time is valuable,” said founder Amanda Haussman. “I want women to be in control of their days, and I want them to dictate what they're comfortable working for.” @stlpublicradio.bsky.social #STL

Alleyway recycling pick-up is now in the dump. 🗑️ St. Louis is ending the program and residents are now expected to drop off their recyclables at designated sites. On @stlonair.bsky.social: Jess Watson with earthday365 talked about the move away and what should come next.

Did you know: You can discover and stream homegrown #STL music via St. Louis County Library's free service, Listen Up STL. 🎧 #musicstreaming #StLouis #SLCL #music @stlcountylibrary.bsky.social @stlpublicradio.bsky.social - story by @hiya-miya-stl.bsky.social

Detroit has been able to stem the tide of population loss by prioritizing families with kids — can St. Louis do the same?

The St. Charles City Council is considering zoning approvals for the center. Residents angry over a proposed data center filled a St. Charles open house Thursday, wearing red shirts to signal they are against the 440-acre project:

SLU Professor @ybytata.bsky.social says Detroit has been able to stem the tide of population loss by prioritizing families with kids — and that St. Louis would do well to follow its lead. #STL #population #birthrate #immigration #census Read/listen 🔊:

How do you feel about St. Louis ending its recycling program? Will it change your habits moving forward? ♻️🗑️ @stlpublicradio.bsky.social #STL #recycling

Detroit once faced a crisis far greater than ours, with far more deaths than births. Today, it has reversed that reality, now welcomes more births than deaths. The city is growing. In my view this transformation began with a mayor who believed in families with children www.stlpr.org/show/st-loui...

NEW: The Missouri Supreme Court has refused to immediately review a lower court ruling that has paused enforcement of most abortion restrictions in the state.

Today marks 11 years since Michael Brown Jr. was killed and the movement that followed. In the "We Live Here: Ferguson" podcast, we reflect on some of the truths Ferguson exposed, why there still is an open wound a decade later, and how community members continue to push for a better future.

When the City of St. Louis' Transportation and Mobility Plan is published in the fall, it will be the city’s first official #transportation plan since 1948. Planners say it will lead to safer streets in the future, but residents want action now. #STL #cityplanning #roadways #streets #design

LEAN-STL works to connect laborers with addiction recovery and mental health services — and to help workers feel less alone. “We are a rough-and-tumble bunch that needs to know that we struggle with things, and it's time for us to take a look at some of that stuff.” #STL #trades Read/listen 🔊:

In this @stlonair.bsky.social episode: Bob and Barbara Suberi discuss Bob’s effort to break the Israeli Navy’s blockade of Gaza. He also shares his reaction to the killing of Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen by an Israeli settler on Monday:

St. Louis planners say a new framework will lead to safer streets. Residents want action now. "We have children walking the streets. My friends are afraid to cross the street to go to a park because they've seen people hit in the crosswalk, so I have a lot of concerns." #STL

Toni Pophum did everything she could to keep her baby. She’s one of several former residents to appear in “Liberty Lost,” a new podcast.

Nashat Aljerwan and his family were set to arrive in St. Louis Feb. 3. Then an executive order halted their plans. "We can't wait to be part of and contribute to the St. Louis community. I know there’s going to be an amazing future for us there." #STL #Syrian #refugees @stlpublicradio.bsky.social

Segregation runs so deep in St. Louis, it may even affect squirrel DNA @stlpublicradio.bsky.social #STL #evolutionarybiology #urbanecology

New research by a local scientist explains the ways politics have shaped the genealogy — and even evolution — of St. Louis squirrels.

Nearly 100 people were killed seeking aid in Gaza on Sunday, Palestinian officials say. The Palestinian Red Crescent said Israeli military forces had "targeted civilians waiting for humanitarian aid" north of Beit Lahia. - via @npr.org www.npr.org/2025/07/20/n...

The St. Louis socioeconomic and racial dividing line known as the Delmar Divide separates people — and new research suggests it also segregates wildlife. #STL #evolutionarybiology #segregation #squirrels #urbandevelopment

208 counties in the U.S. are now considered news deserts without a single source of local news. More than half of the nation’s 3,000+ counties have little to no local news left. Public radio is countering this, providing local, quality content. Tell Congress to protect it. protectmypublicmedia.org

In the Missouri legislature, policymakers often focus on immediate issues – rather than problems that may spring up far into the future. But a bipartisan Missouri House caucus is hoping to focus on longer-term issues, such as the proliferation of artificial intelligence and disaster preparedness.

As needs grow, the St. Louis County animal shelter seeks help and funding from the community and county council. “Our intake numbers have tripled since before the pandemic," says County Public Health Director Dr. Kanika Cunningham. "We don't have proper spacing.” @stlpublicradio.bsky.social #STL

The last generation to see fireflies? The future hinges on our choices ⚡🪲 Catch the latest episode of St. Louis on the Air: open.spotify.com/episode/4fEG... @stlpublicradio.bsky.social @emilyalthoff.bsky.social @mobotgarden.bsky.social #lightningbugs #fireflies #insects #entomology

What insects are you seeing in your neck of the woods this summer? Send us your bug-related questions ahead of tomorrow's @stlonair.bsky.social! 🪲 #STL #Missouri #Illinois #insects #bugs #entomology #summer @entomemeology.bsky.social @stlpublicradio.bsky.social

Firefly numbers are up (temporarily), but experts say more conservation (and less pesticide) is still needed — via Rebecca Smith at @kbianews.bsky.social Do you take steps to eliminate, or foster, insect populations in your yard? What's been your firefly experience this year — and in years past?

I'm looking forward to my nose being in books this holiday weekend. If you're feeling similarly, here are suggestions to add to your summer reading list: www.stlpr.org/show/st-loui... #books #newbooks @stlpublicradio.bsky.social @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social @stlcountylibrary.bsky.social

St. Louis' animal shelter could lose funding if the city allows the contract to expire. Meanwhile, the county shelter is grappling with overcrowding, operational issues and high staff turnover:

In this @stlonair.bsky.social episode: A look at La Pâtisserie Chouquette's Juneteenth menu. This year's items have Gullah Geechee influences and backstories that involve genealogical research and an international recipe exchange.

In this @stlonair.bsky.social episode: Dive into good reads this summer with recommendations from St. Louis librarians.

“I'm on Social Security, so I'm concerned about that,” said Terry Treece, who attended Saturday's #NoKings protest in St. Louis. “Being a veteran, I dislike the idea of having active duty troops come on American soil, detaining American citizens.” #veterans #STL

“I'm here because some people can't be here because they don't have papers — they're scared," said Fernanda Herrejon at Saturday's #NoKings protest in St. Louis. "I'm from here, and I'm scared to walk out to the store because of the color of my skin, and that is not okay." #immigration #STL

Even with on and off rain, thousands of people — with more arriving by the minute — have gathered in downtown St. Louis to participate in the city’s “No Kings” protest. @brianmunoz.bsky.social‬, @hiba-ahmad.bsky.social‬ and @emilywoodbury.bsky.social‬ report: www.stlpr.org/government-p...

Dive into a good beach read with fiction, nonfiction, and locally-focused book recommendations from #STL librarians. #books #newbooks #summerreads @stlpublicradio.bsky.social @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social @stlcountylibrary.bsky.social www.stlpr.org/show/st-loui...

The best summer books of 2025, according to St Louis librarians www.stlpr.org/show/st-loui... @stlpublicradio.bsky.social @stlonair.bsky.social

Here's what the different colors of the safety assessment stickers mean for homeowners and renters affected by the tornado. www.stlpr.org/show/st-loui...

When she was 19, woman grandmaster Dorsa Derakhshani was barred from playing for Iran's chess team after refusing to wear a hijab at a tournament. Now a Mizzou med student, #STL Chess Club instructor and US citizen, she's a passionate advocate for freedom of expression. @stlpublicradio.bsky.social

Landlords get away with illegal practices when renters don’t understand their rights. That's a big problem in the wake of the May 16 tornado. Tenants Transforming Greater #STL works to empower renters re: what landlords can and can't do when their unit has storm damage. @stlpublicradio.bsky.social

After the May 16 tornado, affected St. Louis residents received color-coded safety assessment tags on their front doors. Here’s what they mean and what happens next. #STL #tornado @stlpublicradio.bsky.social www.stlpr.org/show/st-loui...