Kelsey Proud

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Web Producer

Kelsey Proud is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, where she earned a Convergence (Multimedia) Journalism degree. She has worked at PBS Interactive in Washington, D.C., MSN UK News in London and is a social media enthusiast. Kelsey feels journalism is truly a public service and hopes her work enhances community and reaches those who need information most.  Though she's "from" Chicago, Kelsey has also lived in several different regions of the United States, including periods of time in North Carolina, Ohio, New Mexico and Illinois. Her extended family has roots in Boone and Audrain counties in Missouri, too. She is a wannabe chef and globe trekker, former competitive golfer and band-ie (trumpet), and honorary Missourian.

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St. Louis Symphony
6:38 pm
Sat April 20, 2013

St. Louis Symphony Extra - April 20, 2013

Credit (Alise O'Brien)
Powell Hall, home of the St. Louis Symphony.

The St. Louis Symphony continues its 2012-2013 season this weekend, and you can be right there with them from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 20.

On select Saturday evenings, St. Louis Public Radio broadcasts the Symphony's performance over the air, bringing you a live classical music experience wherever you are.

Here's what's planned for you this weekend:

BRAHMS (1833-1897) 

Gesang der Parzen (Song of the Fates), op. 89 (1882)

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MO Statehouse
12:00 pm
Fri April 19, 2013

Nixon Vetoes Vehicle Sales Tax Bill

Credit Marshall Griffin/St. Louis Public Radio
A car dealership in central Missouri.

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon has vetoed a bill which would have levied sales taxes on out-of-state auto, boat and other vehicle purchases. 

The Governor vetoed a similar bill in May of last year.

Friday's action marks the second time in two years he has rejected the Legislature's attempt to reverse the effect of a 2012 Supreme Court ruling.

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Arts & Culture
2:50 pm
Thu April 18, 2013

Hey St. Louis: What's Your Favorite Song About Rain?

Credit (via Flickr/joshwept)

It's quite a wet day out there, but that doesn't mean we couldn't have a little fun with it. We asked our Twitter and Facebook followers to submit some of their favorite songs about rain using the hashtag #stlrainsongs.

Enjoy!

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Flooding
2:33 pm
Thu April 18, 2013

Missouri And Illinois Under Disaster Declarations Due To Flooding

Update 4:50 p.m. with comments from Mo. Nat. Guard Maj. Tammy Spicer. Updated 2:43 with Missouri disaster declaration. Updated 9:56 a.m. April 19 with Missouri, St. Louis information. Updated at 4 p.m. April 18 with Ameren substation information.

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has declared a state of emergency following significant flash and river flooding in his state.

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National News
5:02 pm
Mon April 15, 2013

Boston Marathon Bombing Suspect In Custody, Manhunt Over

Latest Updates (see rolling updates in live blog below)

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