Development of large-scale data centers is booming across the Midwest. The number of data centers in Illinois is set to nearly double, while Missouri already has 91 of them, mostly centered around St. Louis and Kansas City. But water and energy usage are rallying some communities against data centers. As Harvest Public Media’s Abigail Bottar reports, local and state governments are rushing to regulate this growing industry.

One year ago, a man detained by ICE in the Phelps County Jail died. That led a group of concerned residents in Rolla to form Abide in Love — an organization dedicated to helping immigrants and their families. The movement has spread to seven chapters across three states. St. Louis Public Radio’s Jonathan Ahl was there as members of the group celebrated the one-year commitment to their efforts.

In the U.S., industries and cities used to pollute rivers so heavily that at least one – in Ohio – caught fire a dozen times. But half a century ago, a series of landmark federal laws started reining in water pollution. As a result, some rivers across the country are bouncing back to life.

Miles Davis and John Coltrane made some of the most beloved jazz recordings during a collaboration that began in the mid-1950’s. Both artists would have celebrated their 100th birthdays this year. STLPR's Jeremy Goodwin has the story of a tribute concert in St. Louis this weekend.

The Missouri legislature passed very few education changes this past session, despite about 10 bills making it close to the finish line. St. Louis Public Radio’s Lilley Halloran reports on where things fell apart and what the future may hold.

Fifteen people say they were physically assaulted by staff, and some sexually abused by other residents, at Change Academy at Lake of the Ozarks, a youth residential treatment center in Missouri that takes in children from across the country.

The state's spending plan is nearly flat compared to last year's, as lawmakers grappled with economic headwinds tied to federal policy changes and the Iran war.

This spring, Missouri lawmakers sparred over whether to build – and how to fund – construction of new nuclear power plants. And as Jana Rose Schleis reports, the potential for new multi-billion dollar nuclear projects has reignited a 50-year-old debate.

St. Louis Shakespeare Festival’s fast-moving production of "The Tempest" in Forest Park sets the story to the tune of sea chanteys and folk songs, performed live on two stages. As St. Louis Public Radio’s Jeremy Goodwin reports, the production evokes the magic encountered by its characters … with music.

Millions of immigrants apply for asylum in the United States every year, which protects them from deportation. But judges in a Missouri immigration court deny the majority of asylum claims they consider. A story of the obstacles facing asylum seekers from The Midwest Newsroom.