Wayne Pratt
Broadcast Operations ManagerWayne Pratt is the Broadcast Operations Manager and the former morning newscaster at St. Louis Public Radio.
He is a veteran journalist who has made stops at radio stations, wire services and websites throughout North America.
Pratt 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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“It Ain't Over” focuses on Yogi Berra on and off the field. -
Missouri’s emerging marijuana industry surpasses $1 billion in sales -
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. -
A St. Louis author is teaching younger generations about Stan 'the Man' Musial. -
The Cardinals begin a new season at Busch Stadium against the Toronto Blue Jays. -
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. -
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. -
St. Louis’s expansion Major League Soccer team opens its home schedule this weekend. -
St. Louis’ new MLS team is working with UMSL on sponsorship, esports and career opportunities for students and graduates. -
Two women with St. Louis-area ties share their stories of coping with military members who were missing in action for years. -
After a season of achievements and a National League division title, the St. Louis Cardinals lose to the Philadelphia Phillies in a short series. -
The development team for St. Louis City SC will host the MLS NEXT PRO Western Conference Final on Sunday. A victory against Tacoma would put City 2 into the championship game in its first season.
