@KGrumke

environmental reporter @stlpublicradio - my hometown @NPR station + @HarvestPM | used to produce TV in DC | Peabody + natl Murrow winner, natl Emmy nominee

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Three members of our @NewsHour digital team have been laid off. They were the last remaining staffers of our Communities Initiative and were based in MI, OK and MO. The were valued colleagues and their loss will be keenly felt. Please see our statement below.
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Another detainee at the St. Louis City Justice Center has died, via @KGrumke @stlpublicradio. This brings the total to over 18 people who have lost their lives in custody since 2020. The troubled facility recently gained new leadership and hope for change.
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A detainee at the City Justice Center in St. Louis was pronounced dead this morning. The City Justice Center has had three times more deaths than similar jails in Kansas City and St. Louis County since 2020: stlpr.org/government-politic…

Another detainee at St. Louis’ City Justice Center has died

The inmate was found unresponsive after being treated for suspected seizures one day before the death. The City Justice Center has had three times as many deaths as similar jails in Kansas City and...

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Missouri just passed major utility legislation. Here are 9 changes explained | By @KGrumke @stlpublicradio stlpr.org/health-science-env…

Missouri just passed a major utility bill. Here are 9 changes explained

The bill is made up of dozens of policy changes governing how utilities operate in Missouri.

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Help scientists track bird species in Missouri during a global bird count this weekend. The annual “Great Backyard Bird Count” event starts tomorrow: stlpr.org/health-science-env…

Help scientists track bird species in Missouri during a global bird count this weekend

The annual “Great Backyard Bird Count” asks people to track the birds they see and hear over a few days. The information can help researchers better understand bird populations and whether species...

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The @stlprguild — a union representing on-air, behind-the-scenes, and support workers at @stlpublicradio — is committed to supporting the station’s transition from @umsystem/@umsl ownership to management under the Friends of KWMU Inc. nonprofit. /🧵 stlpr.org/news-briefs/2025-0…

St. Louis Public Radio to go independent, parting ways with UMSL

The University of Missouri-St Louis announced Monday that it’s handing over ownership of St Louis Public Radio. The transition may take up to three years. Details still need to be worked out.

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NEWS: The @UMSystem’s unionized @NPR stations — @stlpublicradio and @kcur — will split off from the college system. The “Friends of KWMU Inc.” nonprofit will house the station with signals in St. Louis, Quincy and Rolla. The latest by @jmannies. stlpr.org/news-briefs/2025-0…

St. Louis Public Radio to go independent, parting ways with UMSL

The University of Missouri-St Louis announced Monday that it’s handing over ownership of St Louis Public Radio. The transition may take up to three years. Details still need to be worked out.

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Major news about Missouri's two largest NPR stations - St. Louis Public Radio and KCUR will each become independent nonprofits, separate of the University of Missouri system: stlpr.org/2025-02-10/umsl-an…

UMSL and Friends of KWMU, Inc. announce new direction for St. Louis Public Radio

UMSL announces plans to transfer the governance of St. Louis Public Radio to the Friends of KWMU, which currently serves as an independent nonprofit and advisory board.

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Trump’s EPA nominee promises to clean up radioactive waste in West Lake Landfill stlpr.org/health-science-env…

Trump’s EPA pick promises to clean up radioactive waste in West Lake Landfill

The landfill is a prioritized superfund site that is overseen by the Environmental Protection Agency. It contains radioactive waste left over from St. Louis’ role in the Manhattan project.

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Organization pushes St. Louis County for policies to get lead out of school water | By @KGrumke @stlpublicradio stlpr.org/health-science-env…

Organization pushes St. Louis County for policies to get lead out of school water

A new law required local school districts to test drinking water for lead. After many did find lead above the state threshold, St. Louis environmental justice advocates are asking for more accounta...

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Ed Smith@esmith32616 Jan 2025
“Everyone who pays a utility bill has an opportunity to show up at the public hearings and talk about how that will impact their families...We'd like to see the rooms packed.” Story via @KGrumke stlpr.org/health-science-env…

Ameren wants to raise electric rates in Missouri again. Here’s how you can weigh in

The electric utility is asking Missouri regulators to approve a 15% increase in rates, or about $17 more a month on average. Customers can share feedback on the raise at upcoming public hearings.

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St. Louis Public Schools board member Sadie Weiss abruptly resigned during Tuesday night's @SLPS_INFO meeting, citing issues with board spending practices. The full recap from quite a dramatic night from @stlpublicradio's @Hiba_Ahmad96. stlpr.org/education/2025-01-…

St. Louis Public Schools board member Sadie Weiss resigns citing unethical behavior

"I can no longer serve on a board in good conscience that isn't acting ethically and upholding a responsibility to the public to thoroughly evaluate and report on the district's mismanagement of...

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Ameren Missouri wants to raise electric rates by 15%, which would cost the average customer $17.45 a month. Environmental reporter @KGrumke wants to know how the rate hike will affect residents. Share your thoughts in this quick survey: forms.gle/Ds9U5yuadWbV28TP6
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St. Louis Lambert has reported 7" of snow depth this morning. This places the past week (January 6 - January 12) in the top ten for consecutive days (7 days) with 6" or greater snow depth. #mowx #ilwx #stlwx
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Last year we took a deep dive into the complicated federal system that's supposed to support K-12 public school students experiencing homelessness. We found in rural communities in the Midwest, students are getting left behind. kcur.org/education/2025-01-0…

5 things The Midwest Newsroom learned about funding earmarked for homeless students

In our series “Unhoused/Unschooled,” The Midwest Newsroom and its regional partners explored the complicated federal system designed to support K-12 public school students experiencing homelessness,...

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The 2025 climate statistics for St. Louis, Columbia, and Quincy are in! It was another very warm year compared to normal, with St. Louis and Columbia seeing above-normal rainfall. What will the new year bring? Stick with weather.gov/stlouis to find out! Have a Happy New Year!
Climate statistics for 2025 in St. Louis.

ALT Climate statistics for 2025 in St. Louis.

Climate statistics for 2025 in Columbia.

ALT Climate statistics for 2025 in Columbia.

Climate statistics for 2025 in Quincy.

ALT Climate statistics for 2025 in Quincy.

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Collard enthusiasts are using science and preservation to lift up rare varieties of the leafy green | By @KGrumke @HarvestPM kcur.org/news/2024-12-23/col…

Collard enthusiasts are using science and preservation to lift up rare varieties of the leafy green

Collard greens are a nutritious vegetable with a rich cultural heritage in the U.S. Now, scientists and enthusiasts are working to preserve and popularize heirloom varieties that could be tastier and...

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Will Bauer@Will_Bauer_19 Dec 2024
NEWS: A clean energy company has selected southwest Illinois for its new $820 million sustainable aviation fuel plant. While it's not entirely clear, an incentive agreement between the state and company lists an East St. Louis address. @stlpublicradio stlpr.org/economy-business/2…

$820 million sustainable aviation fuel plant is coming to southwest Illinois

An incentive agreement between the state and the company lists an East St. Louis address for the facility that will create 150 jobs when operational.

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Now-ousted @SLPS_INFO Supt. Keisha Scarlett spent over $140K on travel, florists, food delivery and more during her short tenure, according to financial documents obtained by @stlpublicradio. The latest from @Hiba_Ahmad96, @kgrumke and @kavahnmansouri. stlpr.org/education/2024-12-…

Food delivery, flowers, Amazon: How Keisha Scarlett spent $141K of St. Louis Public Schools money

St. Louis Public Radio obtained credit card statements from former St. Louis Public Schools Superintendent Keisha Scarlett that are at the center of a new district investigation.

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Replying to @HollyEdgell @artiejones5 @NebPubMediaNews
🧵3/7 A typical tall apartment building is held up by steel and cement. Now high rises built of wood are coming to a city near you. By @KGrumke @HarvestPM kcur.org/news/2024-12-02/mas…

Midwest builders are using wood in a new way to construct high rises. And it's climate-friendly

A wood building material can be used in high-rise structures, giving it the potential to replace materials that are bad for the climate, while also locking carbon into buildings for decades.

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Will Bauer@Will_Bauer_3 Dec 2024
ICYMI: Work by the city of Cahokia Heights to address floodwater and sewage that regularly spills into homes has not solved the problems — and has even made some worse, residents argue in their latest court filing. From @lexicortes: stlpr.org/health-science-env…

City made flooding, sewage problems worse for some, Cahokia Heights residents say

In a court filing, Cahokia Heights residents want a federal judge to allow their claims for damages and claims related to flooding issues to proceed. The city's work with federal agencies is limited...

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