Will Bauer
Metro East ReporterWill Bauer is St. Louis Public Radio’s Metro East Reporter. Before moving to Belleville, Illinois, Bauer worked at Nebraska Public Media. At the state’s NPR and PBS member stations, he served as a general assignment reporter, covering politics, higher education, agriculture and other topics. He also produced the station’s talk show, Speaking of Nebraska.
The Minnesota native graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with degrees in journalism, broadcasting and sports communications in 2020. In college, he reported for the Omaha World-Herald’s breaking news and sports desks. In his spare time, Bauer enjoys playing golf and watching movies. You can reach him by email at wbauer@stlpr.org and follow him on Twitter at @Will_Bauer_.
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Under the current system, agriculture producers must be the sole owner-operator of their farm or ranch to qualify for loans from the federal government. A bipartisan bill would allow those with just a 50% stake to apply — something lawmakers, farmers and lobbying groups say is a much-needed modernization. -
Alton Steel formed in the early 2000s after its predecessor, Laclede Steel, declared bankruptcy. After nearly 25 years of business, Alton Steel leaders say their business’ challenges could not be overcome. -
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the current system has been plagued with issues. Scott’s selection for the new headquarters fits in with the base’s broader theme of transportation, logistics and coordination. -
The initial phase to expand the Gateway Arch National Park to Illinois will focus on evaluating the land, any environmental concerns and how much investment would be needed to make the idea a reality. -
Mary Elizabeth Grimes, president of Marian Middle School in St. Louis, based her speech on an essay written by Martin Luther King Jr. in 1948. -
Blaha will need to overcome a massive fundraising disadvantage to beat Budzinski for the seat that represents much of the Metro East. -
The legality of the Illinois law has not been considered by the high court. Instead, its decision centered around whether Bost, a six-term congressman, had legal standing to sue. -
U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski says Democrats need to win back working-class voters. -
A pump to drain the massive sinkhole that formed after a limestone mine collapsed in June 2024 has been running since Monday. -
Longtime Metro East state lawmaker Jay Hoffman authored the amendment that created the statewide sales tax and revenue bonds — known as STAR bonds — which had been used in southern Illinois and by the Kansas legislature to lure the Kansas City Chiefs. -
Illinois American Water’s regional treatment facility, located along the Mississippi River in East St. Louis, serves a population of 350,000 in St. Clair and Madison counties. -
The contract, covering 140,000 St. Louis-area patients, had been set to expire at midnight Wednesday.
