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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Hospital leaders say gaps in Missouri's care system can leave young patients waiting for services and placements even after their immediate medical needs have been addressed. Proposed legislation would require state agencies to respond more quickly when children need ongoing care -
A fight over hog housing standards is shaping up as one of the latest Farm Bill battles. A Missouri farmer is among those urging senators to reject the 'Save Our Bacon Act,' a proposal that would block state laws such as California's Proposition 12. -
What's helping Missouri kids thrive – and what's holding some of them back? A new report points to gains in economic well-being, alongside challenges in education and health coverage. -
Missouri farmers say they're facing some of the toughest economic conditions in decades. Now, they're pressing lawmakers to make the next Farm Bill a lifeline for family farms instead of big agribusiness. -
Missouri lawmakers cut funding for a program that helps SNAP recipients buy fresh fruits and vegetables, raising concerns about access to healthy food. Advocates warn it could make it harder to expand the program into underserved communities. -
Missouri healthcare workers say proposed federal healthcare cuts could create serious financial uncertainty for hospital employees and patients, while supporters of the plan argue it would get government spending in check, while improve border security. -
Cuts proposed in the next federal budget could impact a nationwide river program active across Missouri waterways, including the Mississippi River north of St. Louis. Conservation groups say the effort improves water quality, wildlife habitat and outdoor recreation while generating strong returns for taxpayers. -
A southwest Missouri rural school district is turning seven acres of unused campus land into a working school farm, giving students hands-on agricultural experience as small family farms continue disappearing across rural America. -
During American Stroke Month, the American Heart Association is expanding its stroke warning acronym. For years, people were taught to remember 'F.A.S.T.' Now, health experts in Missouri and across the country are urging residents to learn 'B.E. F.A.S.T.' – adding two additional warning signs that could help people recognize a stroke sooner and seek life-saving treatment faster. -
Missouri residents searching for relief from rising insurance premiums are exploring new Farm Bureau health plans. But unlike ACA coverage, applicants can still be denied based on their medical history.
