St. Louis Public Radio
Kate Grumke is a seasoned journalist specializing in environmental reporting, currently serving as a Senior Environmental Reporter for St. Louis Public Radio and Harvest Public Media since October 2021. Previously, Grumke held positions as a Senior Education Reporter for PBS NewsHour and as a Sr. Producer for Newsy, where significant contributions included coverage of national politics during the 2020 elections and the production of in-depth documentaries. Grumke's early career includes roles at Chicago Public Media and KBIA Public Radio, with a focus on producing and reporting local and global affairs. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Convergence Journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a Post-bac Professional Certification in Data Journalism from Columbia University.
St. Louis Public Radio
St. Louis Public Radio is a non-profit media organization, delivering accuracy and understanding. We ask difficult questions and push the boundaries of storytelling, bringing context and humanity to the issues and ideas that affect life in the metro region, Rolla, Quincy and rural areas in Missouri and Illinois. Reflecting the voices of our community, we engage in crucial conversations that bring people together. With award-winning local news coverage, original podcasts, jazz and classical music channels, and national and international news from NPR and the BBC, we are a listener-supported service of the University of Missouri-St. Louis.