Judith Ruiz-Branch is an award-winning journalist with over a decade of experience as a reporter/producer for TV, radio, print, and podcast news. She's also served as a Spanish spokesperson and led communications, media, and public relations teams at various organizations in Chicago. She began her career at WGN-TV in Chicago and went on to work for various news outlets including WBEZ Radio, Crain's Chicago Business, the Chicago Tribune, and WNIN Tri-State Media among others.| KRCU Public Radio
John is a proud 2006 Alum of Southeast Missouri State University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communication – Radio option, with a minor in Management. He has been a life-long listener of KRCU Public Radio, but began his radio career as a student DJ on Rage 103.7 KDMC-LP in 2003.| KRCU Public Radio
Since entering the world of professional journalism in 2006, Jason Rosenbaum dove head first into the world of politics, policy and even rock and roll music. A graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, Rosenbaum spent more than four years in the Missouri State Capitol writing for the Columbia Daily Tribune, Missouri Lawyers Media and the St. Louis Beacon. Since moving to St. Louis in 2010, Rosenbaum's work appeared in Missouri Lawyers Media, the St. Louis Business Journal a...| KRCU Public Radio
Chrystal Blair is a veteran news broadcaster with more than 30 years of experience in radio and television reporting, producing, and writing. She was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and earned a degree in Communication/Radio, Television, and Film from Eastern Michigan University.| KRCU Public Radio
Experts warn that white nationalist groups disguised as fitness and brotherhood organizations called 'Active Clubs' are spreading rapidly in Illinois, the U.S., and the world. Their decentralized, leaderless structure makes them difficult to track, fueling multi-state and global coordination that poses growing risks of violence.| KRCU Public Radio
Protesters demanded that Republicans halt their efforts to redistrict Missouri and make it harder for voter-led constitutional amendments to pass. After protesting in the rotunda, rally-goers packed the Senate chambers, where lawmakers are set to take up both proposals.| KRCU Public Radio
Workers and community groups are taking their fight to the Missouri Capitol, protesting what they call an illegal power grab to redraw congressional maps. The action follows Labor Day rallies in Kansas City and St. Louis, where thousands opposed changes they say threaten workers’ rights and democracy.| KRCU Public Radio
As National Recovery Month gets underway, local Missouri agencies are joining forces in Branson for the 5th Annual Recovery Jamboree - a free celebration open to the public.| KRCU Public Radio
Federal crop insurance pours billions of taxpayer money into corn and soybeans in Illinois, but leaves small fruit and vegetable farmers exposed. As climate risks grow, one Illinois specialty farmer says diversity, not subsidies, is his safety net.| KRCU Public Radio
Cape Girardeau Police will roll out special traffic arrangements for the 2025 SEMO District Fair to help keep things moving safely around Arena Park. “No Parking” signs will go up around Arena Park on Friday, Sept. 5, and enforcement begins early Saturday morning at 6 a.m. Vehicles parked in restricted areas will be towed at the owner’s expense, and drivers may also receive a ticket. Additional parking restrictions will be in place for the SEMO District Fair Parade, which kicks off at 9...| KRCU Public Radio
Some Missouri workers are marking Labor Day by joining the national ‘Workers Over Billionaires’ movement, saying it’s about more than holiday weekend barbecues when the state’s top 1% of residents make nearly 16 times what the average worker earns.| KRCU Public Radio
Gov. Mike Kehoe's decision to bring lawmakers back to Jefferson City may be a major turning point in the state's recent political history.| KRCU Public Radio
The new scholarship program offers renewable scholarships that are simple to apply for, with the intention of expanding access for students. It includes automatic awarding, test-optional and superscore-friendly options, renewable support, and a variety of award criteria.| KRCU Public Radio
Cleaver, an 11-term Democratic congressman, said he would not talk about running for a 12th term before "going to federal court," in response to Republican efforts to redraw the lines of the 5th District in favor Republicans.| KRCU Public Radio
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