Members of the Missouri House of Representatives throw paper in the air to mark the end of the legislative session in Jefferson City.

Kelly Moffitt

Online producer for St. Louis Public Radio's talk shows St. Louis on the Air and Cityscape.

A Mother And Daughter On Homelessness, Humility And A $6-A-Week Grocery Budget

Avery Ellfeldt

When Sandy Baker left her marriage, she and her daughter moved into a hotel. They were homeless for over 2 years, and that, they said, left them with what mattered: Those who loved them the most.
Mother-Daughter Duo Reunited Against The Odds: 'I Believed That You Were Dead'

Avery Ellfeldt

At age 20, Janie Bush gave birth to a daughter with a life-threatening condition and placed her for adoption. After 12 years, Janie reconnected with Tracey Bush, who has since made a full recovery.
A Daily Mother-Daughter Moment Documented Forever

Avery Ellfeldt

Maria Rivas stepped in as caretaker when her aging mother, Julia Medina, began having health complications. After Julia's death, a nostalgic photo reminds Maria of their life together.
After Combat, A Veteran Finds Solace In Sheep Farming

Emma Bowman

Army veteran Sgt. Mickey Willenbring was injured while serving in Iraq and also developed PTSD. Running a Navajo-Churro sheep farm has helped her cope with the lingering trauma of combat.
'Why Don't You Try It?': How The Oldest U.S. Female BMX Racer Broke Into The Sport

Emma Bowman

Kittie Weston-Knauer and her son Max Knauer have spun bonding time into an extreme sport. Thirty years ago, Max egged her on to try BMX racing; at 69, she's still pedaling in races all over the U.S.
A speed bump pops up on Missouri's solar road project

Kelly Moffitt

Updated Nov. 5, 2017 with a statement from Solar Roadways - The Idaho vendor that planned to work with the Missouri Department of Transportation on a...
'There are a lot of growing pains here:' Reviewing the Missouri legislature’s 2017 session

Mary Edwards

When the Missouri legislature convened on Jan. 4, it was anticipated that with a Republican governor and GOP majorities in both houses, a record number...