Nation Mar 26 Descendants of people enslaved by St. Louis University say they cannot participate in formal apology St. Louis University was set to apologize for enslaving people. Hours before the ceremony, a group of descendants of Black people the school owned and traded backed out, citing concerns that the yearslong reconciliation process ultimately felt too symbolic.
Nation Mar 13 As abortions resume in Missouri, some providers start from scratch Providers across Missouri are resuming abortion services, months after voters approved a measure to enshrine reproductive rights in the state constitution.
Economy Mar 11 Tens of thousands of federal workers live in Missouri. They share their fears and frustrations Federal workers told PBS News that the mass firings and layoffs has caused panic among them and that the country needed to keep the promises it had made, specifically to support veterans.
Nation Feb 24 For refugee communities in Missouri, freeze on resettlement leads to furloughs and uncertainty In Missouri, refugee resettlement organizations are fundraising and furloughing dozens of employees to stay afloat among federal funding uncertanties.
Arts Feb 21 Green Book exhibit showcases history, struggles and triumphs of Black travel in the U.S. The “Negro Motorist Green Book,” a guide for African Americans first published in 1936, was a valued resource at a time when travel held the promise of adventure but was also perilous. It is now the subject of an exhibit…
Nation Feb 07 This Kansas City ‘wellness court’ takes a new approach to mental health, substance use The new specialty court is designed to merge the city’s separate mental health and drug courts, considering offenses alongside resources, treatment and a pathway out of the legal system.
Politics Jan 29 WATCH: Sen. Warnock presses RFK Jr. on past statements likening CDC to ‘Nazi death camp’ During a confirmation hearing for Kennedy, President Trump's nominee for health and human services secretary, Warnock raised previous statements from Kennedy that likened the CDC to a Nazi death camp and child vaccination programs to abuse in the Catholic Church.
Politics Jan 29 WATCH: Sen. Warner tells federal employees to ‘think twice’ about offer of deferred resignation Touching on President Donald Trump’s recent offer to millions of federal employees that would let them resign and work from home through September, the senator said workers should ask themselves: “Has this individual in his business world ever fulfilled his…
Nation Jan 24 How the fight over 2 major voter-approved ballot measures is playing out in Missouri A majority of voters in November’s election backed two major changes to state law. One was a historic amendment that would codify abortion access, the other was a minimum wage hike.
Politics Jan 14 WATCH: Hirono asks Hegseth whether he’d follow unlawful orders from Trump Hegseth did not directly answer the questions about the incoming commander-in-chief.