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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Missouri could receive new federal funding to reduce wildlife-vehicle crashes under bipartisan bills in Congress. A recent study found more than 17,000 collisions in the state over four years, with most involving deer. Supporters say expanded funding could help target high-risk roadways and improve driver safety. -
Advocates say proposed cuts to Missouri’s child care subsidy program could ripple through the foster care system, making it harder for families to find child care and for providers to serve children with greater needs. -
A new program created by a Missouri higher education leader rewards students with scholarship money as they make progress toward a college degree, aiming to help more first-generation and financially challenged students graduate. -
A report from the Missouri Rural Health Association finds rural veterans face major barriers to health care driven by isolation, provider shortages, and long travel distances. Advocates say this calls for targeted investments in rural health infrastructure and better coordination between the Department of Veterans' Affairs health system and community providers. -
During American Heart Month, the American Heart Association in St. Louis is urging Missourians to learn CPR and keep up with regular heart checkups as part of its 'Nation of Lifesavers' campaign. The association says most cardiac arrests happen at home, making bystander CPR critical. -
Health experts say many workers are missing out on benefits they already pay for because they don’t fully understand their health plans. They recommend reviewing coverage at the start of the year to save money and make better choices about care. -
Waymo has surpassed 100 million fully autonomous miles driven without a human driver on public roads. -
Missouri child-care providers are beginning to receive delayed federal subsidy payments after the state met new documentation requirements tied to federal funding. Children's advocates say the disruption highlights Missouri’s heavy reliance on federal dollars – renewing calls for more state funding for child care. -
Missouri lawmakers are considering a bill that would ban the sale of lab-grown – or cell-cultured – meat in the state. They say the legislation is meant to address concerns about the health effects of lab-grown meat and protect farmers and the livestock industry, which contributes about $93 billion a year to Missouri’s economy. -
Missouri has approved three new recovery high schools aimed at helping teens with substance use disorders stay in school while getting the support they need to heal. The programs will combine a full high school curriculum with counseling and recovery services.
