A housing shortage and a competitive market are causing increasing rental costs in the Midwest. That comes as research from realtors throughout the country shows national rental prices dropped by nearly 2.5 percent in the past six months.

Tuesday, December 19, 2023 - College scholarships are attracting top students at the expense of those in need

Essential news for the St. Louis region. Every weekday, in about 8 to 10 minutes, you can learn about the top stories of the day, while also hearing longer stories that bring context and humanity to the issues and ideas that affect life in the region. Music by Ryan McNeely of Adult Fur.