Chad Davis
General Assignment ReporterChad Davis is a 2016 graduate of Truman State University where he studied Public Communication and English. At Truman State, Chad served as the executive producer of the on-campus news station, TMN Television. In 2017, Chad joins the St. Louis Public Radio team as a general assignment reporter. Chad is a native of St. Louis and is a huge hip- hop, r&b, and pop music fan. He also enjoys graphic design, pop culture, film, and comedy.
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The St. Louis Board of Aldermen passed a bill that revises the city’s zoning code for shelters and transitional housing. Proponents say this will streamline the permitting process and give the city greater tools to address problematic shelters.
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Some members of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen say they’re planning a bill that would counter board legislation introduced Friday for spending the Rams settlement money.
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More than 500 St. Louis University teaching and research assistants will be part of the Graduate Workers of SLU union.
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For 25 years, Prison Performing Arts has given detainees in Missouri prisons the chance to act and star in theater productions. But what happens after they’re released? Two alumni members are taking their experiences to Greenfinch Theater & Dive in St. Louis with plays focused on what it's like to be home.
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Republicans Bob Onder and Jason Smith win in the 3rd and 8th districts, respectively. Democrat Wesley Bell takes the 1st.
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The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is weeks behind in paying subsidies for child care centers and families. Centers already were facing financial issues.
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St. Louis University graduate students who work as graduate assistants, teaching assistants or research assistants have filed a petition to unionize after months of planning. The graduate students filed the petition Monday seeking to become members of the United Auto Workers.
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Zion Cemetery in St. Louis County is using radar technology to identify unmarked burials at the cemetery. The cemetery is also raising funds to erect a memorial to the buried individuals.
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Development of a St. Louis Negro Leagues baseball museum is moving forward after a vote from the Board of Aldermen on Friday. The board approved a redevelopment plan for the project. The approximately $17 million development will also include the construction of 34 senior housing units.
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Ken Page, a St. Louis native who made it big on Broadway and became the voice of the Muny, died Monday.
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Federal authorities have sentenced 15 members of south St. Louis gang 55 Boyz for fentanyl dealing, gun crimes and money laundering. The investigation involved St. Louis police and federal agents.
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The family of Marcellus Williams has reported receiving death threats since the state of Missouri executed him on Tuesday. A representative of his son said the threats were made via phone calls, emails and anonymous social media messages.