Will Bauer - Profile and Journalist Details

Find journalists that align with your industry, location and vision. Unlock Will Bauer's full journalist profile, including location, coverage topics, current employer, biography and preferences. Sign up today and start building journalist relationships that fuel your startup's growth.

Get connected with journalists today
Will Bauer

Will Bauer

Verified

Metro East Reporter, St. Louis Public Radio

Belleville

Biography

Will Bauer joined St. Louis Public Radio in November 2022 as the station's Metro East reporter. He covers the suburbs on the Illinois side of the Mississippi River. Previously, he served as a general assignment reporter for Nebraska Public Media. In college, he also reported for the Omaha World-Herald.

Final Covers

I cover anything and everything Metro East.I report on the Illinois suburbs in St. Louis Metro area. From local government and local economy to localizing statewide issues

Journalist Type

-

Seniority Positions

Medium Formats

Content

Total articles 957

  • East St. Louis food pantry gets less produce from farmers after USDA cuts program

    By Will Bauer Verified| Belleville News-Democrat Verified An East St. Louis food pantry has already seen its shipments of fresh produce from Illinois farmers cut in more than half after the U.S. Department of Agriculture cut a program last month meant to connect farmers and pantries.

    By Will Bauer Verified · Belleville News-Democrat

    Apr. 15, 2025

  • SIUE's deficit is down to $7M, as campus leaders propose cutting more programs

    By Will Bauer Verified| Belleville News-Democrat Verified A large red "E" used in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's branding sits outside of the campus' administrative building on Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Edwardsville. Brian Munoz / St. Louis Public Radio Southern Illinois University Edwardsville administrators are proposing cutting six major specializations and three minors as the school continues to reducecosts because of a budget deficit.

    By Will Bauer Verified · Belleville News-Democrat

    Apr. 11, 2025

As seen in

Company Info

St. Louis Public Radio

St. Louis Public Radio (STLPR) is a non-commercial, listener-supported radio station based in St. Louis, Missouri, operating under the call letters KWMU. Founded in 1972, STLPR has evolved into a prominent source of news, talk, and cultural programming, focusing on local storytelling and NPR content. The station transitioned to a full-time news and talk format in 1995 and became St. Louis’ first FM news station in 1996. In 2021, it rebranded as St. Louis Public Radio and adopted the short name STLPR. STLPR offers a variety of programming, including local shows like *St. Louis on the Air*, national NPR content, and specialty programs such as *The Next Set: Live From Jazz St. Louis*. The station also provides digital platforms for live streaming, podcasts, and in-depth articles. With a commitment to award-winning journalism, STLPR serves its audience of listener-members, corporate sponsors, and grant-making organizations, making it a trusted source for both local and national news.

Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

+1 314-516-5968

Founded: 1972