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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More than 90 business owners — including owners of STL Style, Urban Chestnut Brewing Co., The Gramophone and Crown Candy — are calling for the station to return dismissed former DJs to their positions and give volunteers more of a say in how the station runs. -
Parents and students in the Francis Howell School District say they're concerned that the school board’s decision to change Black history and literature courses could “whitewash” Black history. -
St. Louis arts saw a lot of change in 2023, with new music venues and festivals, attendance struggles for theaters and an embattled community radio station seeing a DJ revolt. St. Louis Public Radio’s Jeremy D. Goodwin and Chad Davis recap trends from the year in the arts. -
A south St. Louis bar owner has been released from the St. Louis City Justice Center after being charged with assault following a Monday morning incident in which a police officer crashed a car into the bar. -
Two members of the St. Louis Detention Facilities Oversight Board have resigned. The resignations follow months of criticisms by board members who say the city has stonewalled members from investigating jail complaints. -
Property taxes for senior homeowners in St. Louis will be frozen, thanks to a bill passed Friday by the Board of Aldermen. -
Some St. Louis-area Christmas tree lot owners say that they have a tight supply and that taller trees will be difficult to find, especially as the holiday season ramps up. -
Seven student groups at St. Louis-area universities are calling for their leaders to sever ties with Boeing because of the weapons manufacturer’s connections to Israel. -
Are you serving pumpkin or sweet potato pie this Thanksgiving? A look at the history and cultural ties that influence why Americans may prefer one or the other. -
Scientists and students at Washington University are using artificial intelligence to tackle social and environmental issues. AI ACCESS aims to use data science to determine how people are impacted by climate change. -
Film lovers in the St. Louis region will get a chance to see award-winning movies when the Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival returns this week. The festival will again feature films that highlight the often-overlooked contributions of notable Black Americans. -
The shooting one year ago today at Central Visual Performing Arts High School left many students and teachers there and at Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience dealing with immeasurable grief. CVPA artists and alumni have spent the year using art to heal from the fatal shooting.
