Chrystal Blair
Reporter with Missouri Public News ServiceChrystal Blair is a veteran news broadcaster with more than 30 years of experience in radio and television reporting, producing, and writing. She was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and earned a degree in Communication/Radio, Television, Film from Eastern Michigan University.
Prior to starting her career, Chrystal worked as a flight attendant for a major airline, indulging her passion for travel. After a year of flying, she relocated to Los Angeles, California, where she began her career as a reporter at a community public access television station. While working at the station, Chrystal was selected “Reporter of the Year” for the community news awards.
Since then, Chrystal has worked in television and radio for several mainstream media affiliates and has been honored with several prestigious awards, including CBS Radio’s “World Class Performer” award.
In addition to her professional pursuits, Chrystal has a passion for performing arts and has acted in several professional plays. She is also an animal lover and cares deeply for animal welfare. During her leisure time, she enjoys spending quality time with her rescued dog and cat.
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For many Missouri grandparents, raising grandchildren means stepping back into parenthood while managing fixed incomes, health concerns, and complicated benefit rules. Healthcare professionals explain why some narrowly miss out on much-needed assistance - and the resources that may offer relief. -
With Missouri students back in class, work is underway to develop specialized training for armed school rangers. The optional program would allow districts to use paid or volunteer rangers trained specifically for active-shooter response, building security, and other school emergencies. -
Instead of warning young people about everything that can go wrong with substance use, a Missouri campaign is highlighting what most are already doing right. The positive approach aims to strengthen their confidence in remaining drug- and alcohol-free. -
Millions of small businesses will no longer have to submit personal ownership details to the federal government - and previously collected information will be deleted. Supporters of the change say they're grateful for the move, while pressing Congress to make the shift harder to reverse. -
Essential hospital workers say HCA Healthcare's billions in profits are not translating into livable pay or enough hands at the bedside. As contract talks unfold, Kansas City-area employees are taking their demands for better wages, staffing and workplace respect to the public. -
Missouri's largest electric utility is responding to skeptics about its proposed 2,100-megawatt natural-gas plant in St. Charles County. Critics question the potential costs to customers and reliance on fossil fuels, while the company says the project is needed to meet growing demand and maintain reliability. -
Springfield, Missouri residents now have a new way to get life-saving naloxone without having to ask for it. The fire department has installed self-service, weatherproof boxes stocked with free opioid rescue kits, giving people around-the-clock access to medication that can reverse an overdose. -
A proposed constitutional amendment on Missouri's August ballot would give lawmakers the authority to replace the state's income tax with broader sales taxes. Critics worry the change could eventually affect healthcare costs. -
Anxiety and stress can sometimes appear as disruptive physical symptoms like stomach aches, headaches and changes in sleep or appetite. To avoid classroom disruptions, Missouri experts encourage parents to have conversations about mental health with their child ahead of the new school year. -
A national campaign is gaining support from Missouri small-business leaders seeking to permanently eliminate the Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting requirement, or B-O-I. The mandate requires companies to report personal information about their owners and controllers to help authorities identify shell companies used in financial crimes.
