Many parents and educators in the U.S. are worried about a lost school year because of the pandemic. But German parents, whose children returned to school full-time this fall, don’t have the same concerns.

Missouri is using federal stimulus money to help small meat processors increase capacity during unprecedented challenges brought by the coronavirus pandemic.

Data from the St. Louis Federal Reserve shows married women are leaving the workforce in huge numbers. It appears many are staying home to care for elderly relatives and children during the pandemic.

Governor Mike Parson won handily in last week’s election and other Republicans swept the four state offices on the ballot. The party also maintained supermajorities in the House and Senate. The results give Republicans the ability to control the direction of state policy for years.

The Missouri chapter president of Minorities for Medical Marijuana says dispensaries opening across the state highlight the lack of diversity in the licensed industry. Marne Madison also says there are plenty of opportunities for entrepreneurs of color to launch ancillary cannabis businesses.

Many in the St. Louis-area are celebrating President-elect Joe Biden's apparent victory, but others say all legal challenges need to play out before a winner is declared. Also, a St. Louis artist is using animated short films, poems and illustrations to supplement his music.

Coronavirus cases and hospitalizations continue to rise in the St. Louis region. We answer some of the most common questions from listeners about the virus as we prepare for colder weather.

This year’s St. Louis International Film Festival includes the 2020 documentary “The Black Artists’ Group: Creation Equals Movement,” chronicling the St. Louis-based artistic collective with an emphasis on its jazz musicians. Director Bryan Dematteis and veteran trumpeter George Sams share their thoughts on the film.

President Donald Trump has won Missouri in this year’s election by double-digits. That is a repeat of his showing from four years ago. Trump’s victory likely had an impact on other races throughout the state.

Formerly incarcerated felons in Missouri can’t vote until they are off probation or parole. Some say immediately granting the right would make them feel like they are part of society and provide a reason to engage in the political process.