Abby Llorico
Morning NewscasterAfter more than a decade working in television newsrooms, Abby Llorico joined St. Louis Public Radio in April 2024 as the morning newscaster and host of The Gateway Podcast.
Most recently, Abby was a reporter and anchor in Washington, D.C., focusing on debunking misinformation for local and national audiences. Before that, Abby was on air as a morning and special projects reporter for several years here in her hometown of St. Louis. She also hosted and produced a weekly podcast sharing the stories behind the region’s food scene. She’s been dispatched to cover major news around the country–but is a true Midwesterner, with previous gigs at stations in Indianapolis and Central Illinois.
Abby has been honored with an Emmy Award and multiple Edward R. Murrow Awards, and as a finalist for the DuPont Columbia Award. Her reporting has been recognized by the Associated Press, the Society of Professional Journalists, and the Missouri and Illinois Broadcast Associations, and her involvement in the community has been highlighted in the St. Louis Business Journal.
Abby studied journalism and political science at Indiana University.
When not at work, she's often found nurturing her collection of houseplants, gathering with her large extended family, or enjoying a local patio with her husband and their two pups. She’s excited to be back in St. Louis, where reporting means the most to her: helping her hometown make sense of the news.
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Jet, the Asian elephant born at the St. Louis Zoo this month, was conceived via artificial insemination as part of a sustainable breeding plan. -
In St. Louis and St. Charles and St. Louis counties, voting officials say residents are taking advantage of the opportunity to cast a ballot before Election Day. -
Voters’ complicated relationship with the truth is impacting the way campaigns and candidates tailor their messaging, according to Lincoln Land Community College's Natasha Casey. -
The Missouri senator rallied against Amendment 3 at an event held by the First Baptist Church in Ozark. -
At Expat, the James Beard-award winning chef combines international flavors with familiar techniques to create a barbecue spot inspired by wanderlust, homesickness — and hunger. -
Scott Will has been on administrative leave since last month. He’ll receive some salary and benefits as part of the resignation agreement. -
The annual event, happening Aug. 24-25, brings thousands to Tower Grove Park for what’s known as the region’s largest multicultural gathering. -
He’s known for his work in the Cardinals front office, but team President Bill DeWitt III is spending more time in the art studio — and now his work is part of a St. Louis gallery. -
The survivors have accused the Archdiocese of St. Louis of enabling and covering up the sexual abuse of minors by its clergy members for decades. -
Survey results collected through the end of the month will help determine St. Louis metro area goals for years to come. -
Some Democrats are already endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign. -
With its recent expansion to public high schools in St. Louis and University City, Show Me the World is raising money to support more than 100 students throughout the region.
