Kate Grumke
Senior Environmental ReporterKate reports on the environment, climate and agriculture for St. Louis Public Radio and Harvest Public Media.
She started at STLPR in 2021 as the education reporter, covering late night school board meetings and tagging along on field trips. Before that, Kate spent more than 5 years producing television in Washington, D.C., most recently at the PBS NewsHour. In that work she climbed to the top of a wind turbine in Iowa, helped plan the environmental section of a presidential debate and produced multiple news-documentaries on energy and the environment. She also won a Peabody, a National Murrow Award and was nominated for a National Emmy.
Kate grew up in St. Louis and graduated from the University of Missouri School of Journalism. She also holds a certificate in data journalism from Columbia University’s Lede Program.
Have a story tip or idea? Email Kate at kgrumke@stlpr.org.
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The large, tropical-tasting fruit is still a relatively rare delicacy, but the push to eat local and potential environmental benefits are giving the pawpaw a wider reach. -
The number of monarchs migrating through St. Louis seems low this year, which has entomologists worrying about the population. -
A Missouri Botanical Gardens Victoria lily held up under 142 pounds, besting water lilies from gardens and zoos around the world. -
Water scarcity could threaten the Midwest as climate change puts pressure on water systems. With that scarcity, legal fights over water could become more common. -
Water scarcity could threaten the Midwest as climate change puts pressure on water systems. With that scarcity, legal fights over water could become more common.
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The judge denied the coal plant owner’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit from the Sierra Club. -
A heat advisory is in effect until Tuesday evening. -
The Living Lands and Waters' Mississippi River Institute floating classroom will be in the St. Louis region until the fall to educate young people and host meetings related to the river. -
The unity walk was organized by the family of the young man who was killed by a Ferguson police officer 10 years ago. -
The micro ecosystems are popular around the world but haven’t gained footing in the St. Louis region. Some people hope they could lessen the impacts of floods. -
Amid a federal push to expand nuclear to combat climate change, Missouri and Illinois are weighing the possibilities of new technology and aging plants. -
A shelter has been set up at Trinity Lutheran Church, and the American Red Cross has been activated.
