Miya Norfleet
@hiya-miya-stl.bsky.social
Personal musings of journalism tings and any other random things that I find interesting + hyping up my reporting. Producer for @stlonair at @stlpublicradio
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Filmmaking in St. Louis is gaining momentum — thanks to Missouri’s revived film tax credits.
Filmmaker Cami Thomas’ short Keenelan, screening at the St. Louis International Film Festival, showcases the city’s growing film community. From @stlonair.bsky.social:
Filmmaker Cami Thomas’ short Keenelan, screening at the St. Louis International Film Festival, showcases the city’s growing film community. From @stlonair.bsky.social:
‘Keenelan’ combines awkward romance and a deep love for St. Louis
“Keenelan” will screen at this year’s St. Louis International Film Festival.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Filmmaking in St. Louis is gaining momentum — thanks to Missouri’s revived film tax credits.
Filmmaker Cami Thomas’ short Keenelan, screening at the St. Louis International Film Festival, showcases the city’s growing film community. From @stlonair.bsky.social:
Filmmaker Cami Thomas’ short Keenelan, screening at the St. Louis International Film Festival, showcases the city’s growing film community. From @stlonair.bsky.social:
Dara is a powerful leader. She's also way too humble. I am proud of her in so many ways and I'm grateful for her dedication to Black St. Louisans. It was an absolute pleasure to produce this segment and write the web story.
Invest STL CEO Dara Eskridge calls herself “a kid from U City.”
Last month, Time magazine called her one of “the World’s Most Influential Rising Stars.” On @stlonair.bsky.social, Eskridge shares how her Time recognition reflects the work of her entire nonprofit team.
Last month, Time magazine called her one of “the World’s Most Influential Rising Stars.” On @stlonair.bsky.social, Eskridge shares how her Time recognition reflects the work of her entire nonprofit team.
Dara Eskridge is a rising star — and she’s lifting up St. Louis with her
Invest STL CEO Dara Eskridge says her Time “Most Influential Rising Star” recognition reflects the work of her entire nonprofit team.
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October 23, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Dara is a powerful leader. She's also way too humble. I am proud of her in so many ways and I'm grateful for her dedication to Black St. Louisans. It was an absolute pleasure to produce this segment and write the web story.
My latest for St. Louis on the Air at @stlpublicradio.bsky.social ⚜️
St. Louis often gets defined by its challenges, but the Missouri Historical Society wants to change that.
It’s “I am St. Louis” campaign highlights the people and stories that make the city shine.
On @stlonair.bsky.social, the society talks about its campaign.
It’s “I am St. Louis” campaign highlights the people and stories that make the city shine.
On @stlonair.bsky.social, the society talks about its campaign.
How the Missouri Historical Society’s ‘I am St. Louis’ campaign is building civic pride
The Missouri Historical Society wants to reintroduce St. Louis to its residents.
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October 16, 2025 at 5:55 PM
My latest for St. Louis on the Air at @stlpublicradio.bsky.social ⚜️
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GRANITE CITY, Ill. — The newly-acquired U.S. Steel will move the steel slab processing that's currently happening in the Metro East to the company's mills near Pittsburgh and Gary, Indiana. @stlpublicradio.bsky.social www.stlpr.org/economy-busi...
U.S. Steel will move processing from Metro East to Indiana and Pennsylvania
Confirming the company will cut processing later this fall in Granite City, U.S. Steel said it will move those responsibilities to bigger mills.
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September 9, 2025 at 2:27 PM
GRANITE CITY, Ill. — The newly-acquired U.S. Steel will move the steel slab processing that's currently happening in the Metro East to the company's mills near Pittsburgh and Gary, Indiana. @stlpublicradio.bsky.social www.stlpr.org/economy-busi...
Watching these two support each other live in studio was just a peek into how they've been there for one another for the last 100 days.💕
Tarped roofs and boarded up windows brought two neighbors together, forming a bond that goes beyond rebuilding homes. It’s about rebuilding lives.
On @stlonair.bsky.social, they share how they became each other's emotional support after the May 16 tornado.
On @stlonair.bsky.social, they share how they became each other's emotional support after the May 16 tornado.
How two moms on St. Louis’ west side built friendship amid disaster
Monet Beatty and Ali Rand did not know each other before May 16. In nearly 100 days, they’ve built a friendship of mutual support.
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August 26, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Watching these two support each other live in studio was just a peek into how they've been there for one another for the last 100 days.💕
Every month I marvel at myself for choosing NOW of all times to get back into journalism. lol smh wtf.
Today, it's boo boo like this that's got me questioning my life decisions: www.stltoday.com/opinion/colu...
But then I remember that this is bad journalism at best or flatout not journalism at all.
Today, it's boo boo like this that's got me questioning my life decisions: www.stltoday.com/opinion/colu...
But then I remember that this is bad journalism at best or flatout not journalism at all.
Lynn Schmidt: The tornado devastated Black neighborhoods. Where was the BLM organization?
There are many quotes about showing up, from the anonymously sourced “The world is run by those who show up” to Woody Allen’s “90% of success is showing up” to
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August 18, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Every month I marvel at myself for choosing NOW of all times to get back into journalism. lol smh wtf.
Today, it's boo boo like this that's got me questioning my life decisions: www.stltoday.com/opinion/colu...
But then I remember that this is bad journalism at best or flatout not journalism at all.
Today, it's boo boo like this that's got me questioning my life decisions: www.stltoday.com/opinion/colu...
But then I remember that this is bad journalism at best or flatout not journalism at all.
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Without enough resources to meet their needs, families of homicide victims say, years later, they're still struggling to cope.
'A life sentence of grief': The hidden toll of unsolved homicides in St. Louis
Without enough resources to meet their needs, families of homicide victims say, years later, they're still struggling to cope.
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August 11, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Without enough resources to meet their needs, families of homicide victims say, years later, they're still struggling to cope.
This segment inspired me to start an informal Gen Z community council because I seem to really like asking what's up with Gen Z in some form or fashion: www.stlpr.org/show/st-loui...
Likely related to my previous career in youth services lol
Likely related to my previous career in youth services lol
How culture, trauma and social media add up to create the ‘Gen Z stare’
What you might perceive as rudeness from a young adult might just be them getting through the day.
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August 8, 2025 at 10:26 PM
This segment inspired me to start an informal Gen Z community council because I seem to really like asking what's up with Gen Z in some form or fashion: www.stlpr.org/show/st-loui...
Likely related to my previous career in youth services lol
Likely related to my previous career in youth services lol
Maturing is knowing just how far you can go with checking an online troll and avoid getting called into an office.
a woman is talking to another woman in a hallway while holding her hands together and says `` growth '' .
ALT: a woman is talking to another woman in a hallway while holding her hands together and says `` growth '' .
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August 8, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Maturing is knowing just how far you can go with checking an online troll and avoid getting called into an office.
Putting the music episodes together gives me the "healthy stress" that doctors swear is good for you lol. We had a really cool mix of music per usual 😍
In this month's new music roundup on @stlonair.bsky.social: Joe Hess discusses the upcoming Free 4 All showcase and shared his favorite new music releases with producer @hiya-miya-stl.bsky.social and host Elaine Cha:
These new songs from St. Louis musicians belong on your playlist
Free 4 All showcase organizer Joe Hess joins this month’s music discussion.
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July 25, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Putting the music episodes together gives me the "healthy stress" that doctors swear is good for you lol. We had a really cool mix of music per usual 😍
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In this month's new music roundup on @stlonair.bsky.social: Joe Hess discusses the upcoming Free 4 All showcase and shared his favorite new music releases with producer @hiya-miya-stl.bsky.social and host Elaine Cha:
These new songs from St. Louis musicians belong on your playlist
Free 4 All showcase organizer Joe Hess joins this month’s music discussion.
www.stlpr.org
July 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
In this month's new music roundup on @stlonair.bsky.social: Joe Hess discusses the upcoming Free 4 All showcase and shared his favorite new music releases with producer @hiya-miya-stl.bsky.social and host Elaine Cha:
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Metro East residents will again be stuck waiting to be included in the fund for people with radiation-related illnesses tied to WWII-era nuclear bomb making after their single Illinois ZIP code didn’t make it in the latest expansion. @stlpublicradio.bsky.social
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Metro East passed over for radiation compensation. But some are still hopeful
Residents of 21 ZIP codes in St. Louis, St. Louis County and St. Charles County are now eligible to seek compensation for radiation exposure through a federal program. However, residents of Venice, Ma...
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July 14, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Metro East residents will again be stuck waiting to be included in the fund for people with radiation-related illnesses tied to WWII-era nuclear bomb making after their single Illinois ZIP code didn’t make it in the latest expansion. @stlpublicradio.bsky.social
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St. Louis sheriff survives another day as Missouri attorney general's removal proceedings begin. www.stlpr.org/law-order/20...
St. Louis sheriff survives another day as removal proceedings begin
“I think that’s a drastic step,” presiding Judge Steven R. Ohmer said of the Missouri attorney general office’s preliminary removal efforts. “I don’t think we’re there at this point.”
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July 9, 2025 at 7:20 PM
St. Louis sheriff survives another day as Missouri attorney general's removal proceedings begin. www.stlpr.org/law-order/20...
Dang. It's been a min. How y'all doing?
July 9, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Dang. It's been a min. How y'all doing?
My biggest worry for days to come is how these already unstable buildings on the Northside could just crumble after all the stress from this tornado.
May 16, 2025 at 11:20 PM
My biggest worry for days to come is how these already unstable buildings on the Northside could just crumble after all the stress from this tornado.
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We're grateful for your support that helps keep local public service journalism alive.
April 14, 2025 at 12:55 PM
We're grateful for your support that helps keep local public service journalism alive.
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In the latest new music roundup on @stlonair.bsky.social, music reviewer @anotherrahulj.bsky.social and Jill “DJ Jillian” Firns share their favorite new releases with producer
@hiya-miya-stl.bsky.social.
This month’s selections range from punk, R&B, dark pop and bossa nova:
@hiya-miya-stl.bsky.social.
This month’s selections range from punk, R&B, dark pop and bossa nova:
Rock out to new songs from St. Louis artists
Add these new songs from St. Louis artists to your music playlists.
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March 28, 2025 at 11:25 PM
In the latest new music roundup on @stlonair.bsky.social, music reviewer @anotherrahulj.bsky.social and Jill “DJ Jillian” Firns share their favorite new releases with producer
@hiya-miya-stl.bsky.social.
This month’s selections range from punk, R&B, dark pop and bossa nova:
@hiya-miya-stl.bsky.social.
This month’s selections range from punk, R&B, dark pop and bossa nova:
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On my way to FOIA the info you wouldn't give me
February 10, 2025 at 6:14 PM
On my way to FOIA the info you wouldn't give me
Last year I got an angry email from a listener about producing a segment for @stlonair.bsky.social about Kendrick Lamar and Aubrey’s rap beef. We focused more on how STL shows up throughout the whole saga. www.stlpr.org/show/st-loui...
Crazy how much happened since May 🙃.
Crazy how much happened since May 🙃.
How St. Louis is represented throughout Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s rap beef
Kendrick Lamar dropped his diss track “euphoria” that directly targets Drake on Tuesday. The internet has been in shambles ever since.
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February 8, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Last year I got an angry email from a listener about producing a segment for @stlonair.bsky.social about Kendrick Lamar and Aubrey’s rap beef. We focused more on how STL shows up throughout the whole saga. www.stlpr.org/show/st-loui...
Crazy how much happened since May 🙃.
Crazy how much happened since May 🙃.
Thinking about the Trump administration deading DEI initiatives yet he got his big viral moment in 2024 at the National Association of Black Journalists conference in Chicago.
Just. Thinking bout it.
Just. Thinking bout it.
January 25, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Thinking about the Trump administration deading DEI initiatives yet he got his big viral moment in 2024 at the National Association of Black Journalists conference in Chicago.
Just. Thinking bout it.
Just. Thinking bout it.
A day of single digit temps makes 21° feel nearly bearable.
I still hate it tho. I NEED SPRING.
I still hate it tho. I NEED SPRING.
January 22, 2025 at 10:41 PM
A day of single digit temps makes 21° feel nearly bearable.
I still hate it tho. I NEED SPRING.
I still hate it tho. I NEED SPRING.
St. Louis is mad mad
But this kind of weather event might be our new norm. 🥲
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But this kind of weather event might be our new norm. 🥲
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St. Louis response to snowstorm leaves residents saltier than their frozen streets
St. Louisans sound off on the difference between “passable” and “clear” roads.
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January 17, 2025 at 12:51 AM
St. Louis is mad mad
But this kind of weather event might be our new norm. 🥲
www.stlpr.org/show/st-loui...
But this kind of weather event might be our new norm. 🥲
www.stlpr.org/show/st-loui...
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Pop Crave polls, but for local politics.
January 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Pop Crave polls, but for local politics.
IT’S THUNDERSNOWING IN ST. LOUIS!
January 5, 2025 at 6:21 PM
IT’S THUNDERSNOWING IN ST. LOUIS!
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@hiya-miya-stl.bsky.social did an interview with Metro Boomin 🤩 It’ll be on @stlonair.bsky.social tomorrow, when we’ll also feat. a diversity of new tracks by local artists. Tune in to 90.7FM (12-1p or 7-8p) or stream our monthly STL music round up via @stlpublicradio.bsky.social’s app!
feat.new
December 19, 2024 at 5:35 AM
@hiya-miya-stl.bsky.social did an interview with Metro Boomin 🤩 It’ll be on @stlonair.bsky.social tomorrow, when we’ll also feat. a diversity of new tracks by local artists. Tune in to 90.7FM (12-1p or 7-8p) or stream our monthly STL music round up via @stlpublicradio.bsky.social’s app!