Wayne Pratt
Morning NewscasterWayne Pratt is a veteran journalist who has made stops at radio stations, wire services and websites throughout North America. He comes to St. Louis Public Radio from Indianapolis, where he was assistant managing editor at Inside Indiana Business. Wayne also launched a local news operation at NPR member station WBAA in West Lafayette, Indiana, and spent time as a correspondent for a network of more than 800 stations. His career has included positions in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Toronto, Ontario and Phoenix, Arizona. Wayne grew up near Ottawa, Ontario and moved to the United States in the mid-90s on a dare. Soon after, he met his wife and has been in the U.S. ever since.
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Craft brewing is a male-dominated industry, but efforts are underway to make the field more diverse. In St. Louis, some women have broken through to become head brewers and want the industry to be more welcoming to all. -
Several events this week are marking St. Louis’ role in building U.S. Soccer over the past 107 years.
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Grounds workers at St. Louis’ outdoor professional teams' stadiums rely on Bermuda grass and the weather to maintain the fields during hot summers.
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The last-place St. Louis Cardinals open the second half of a frustrating season Friday at Busch Stadium against Washington. They hit this week’s All-Star break more than 11 games behind division-leading Cincinnati.
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“It Ain't Over” focuses on Yogi Berra on and off the field.
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Missouri’s emerging marijuana industry surpasses $1 billion in sales
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The region has bet on growing its geospatial, advanced manufacturing and tech industries to position the area for the future. The transition depends on a skilled workforce to fill open positions.
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A St. Louis author is teaching younger generations about Stan 'the Man' Musial.
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The Cardinals begin a new season at Busch Stadium against the Toronto Blue Jays.
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Professional football returns to St. Louis this weekend after a three-year absence. The Battlehawks hope to pick up where the original team left off when the pandemic forced the XFL to shut down.
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St. Louis City SC became just the fourth MLS expansion team to win its first two games. The first home game was a dream come true for many soccer fans in St. Louis and throughout the region.
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St. Louis’s expansion Major League Soccer team opens its home schedule this weekend.
