Kate Grumke
Senior Environmental Reporter, STLPRKate reports on the environment, climate and agriculture for St. Louis Public Radio and Harvest Public Media.
She started at STLPR in 2021 as the education reporter, covering late night school board meetings and tagging along on field trips. Before that, Kate spent more than 5 years producing television in Washington, D.C., most recently at the PBS NewsHour. In that work she climbed to the top of a wind turbine in Iowa, helped plan the environmental section of a presidential debate and produced multiple news-documentaries on energy and the environment. She also won a Peabody, a National Murrow Award and was nominated for a National Emmy.
Kate grew up in St. Louis and graduated from the University of Missouri School of Journalism. She also holds a certificate in data journalism from Columbia University’s Lede Program.
Have a story tip or idea? Email Kate at kgrumke@stlpr.org.
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The Environmental Protection Agency is beginning to send nearly 5,000 electric buses to school districts around the country after a nearly two-year ramp-up. A few Midwestern districts weigh in on how the new buses are working so far. -
At least 21 states are considering legislation to block foreign companies and individuals from purchasing farmland. The issue has gained momentum in recent years. -
The agriculture department’s annual projections show a slowing economy and lower crop prices for the upcoming year. The USDA also looks ahead to the next decade, showing rising crop yields but a competitive job market. -
Across the country, schools are reporting rising cafeteria debt, and fewer kids are enrolling in their free and reduced price programs. Many states are moving to make meals free for all kids again. -
Many of the jobs are in cities and aimed at scientists and data engineers. Some can even be filled by people who have gone through a technical training program without a bachelor's degree.
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Pandemic home learning efforts could spell the end of snow days. Up to 40% of school districts now say they won't cancel classes when the weather is bad.
