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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With a third of Missourians living in rural areas, state leaders are joining a national push against federal proposals seen as harmful to rural communities. Over 50 groups recently gathered in Iowa for the Rural Policy Action Summit. -
The Missouri Sierra Club has launched a new tool, they say shows how cutting back EPA coal rules could result in dangerous pollution. They call it 'The Trump Coal Pollution Dashboard,' which aims to show how much pollution could be prevented by five key EPA safeguards currently under threat. -
May is American Stroke Month, and the American Heart Association is urging Missourians to learn the warning signs and act fast. Stroke is the sixth leading cause of death in Missouri, and across the country, it affects nearly 800,000 people every year. -
As national debates heat up over SNAP and school meal cuts, Missouri leaders are stepping in. Born out of the Ferguson movement, A Red Circle has been working since 2017 to fight racial and economic gaps in North St. Louis County, using food, education, wellness, and the arts to uplift the community. -
A recent poll shows many Missourians are concerned about the future of birth control access. Nearly 40% fear it will become harder or impossible to get. The uncertainty is fueled by a lack of action and the ongoing withholding of Title X funds, which provide affordable family planning services to thousands in the state. -
Saturday, April 26, local law enforcement will host five prescription drug take-back sites across Taney and Stone counties as part of the DEA’s 'National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.' Drug prevention advocates are teaming up with police to promote safe disposal. -
A new report reveals that Missouri’s public health agencies are not sharing information effectively, and fixing this could improve healthcare for residents. This is the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services' first report on the state’s digital health system, identifying key areas for better sharing and use of health data. -
In Missouri and across the U.S., heart disease is the leading cause of maternal death, and for Black women, the risk is even higher. The American Heart Association wants women to know the warning signs and when to seek medical attention. -
A bipartisan push in Congress could bring new hope to young farmers in Missouri and beyond. A newly introduced bill would launch a U.S. Department of Agriculture pilot program to help the next generation of producers overcome key barriers such as affording land, accessing capital, and reaching markets. -
Since spring 2024, H5N1 avian influenza has affected humans and animals in the United States and Canada. A new poll finds most Americans are concerned about bird flu’s impact on egg prices.
