While driving down an East Texas country road I spotted this scene. The autumn trees and the late afternoon sun made these golden bales of hay shine just a little bit more. Fortunately I had my camera with me. (c) James Q. Eddy Jr.
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  • Samir Knox is a staff writer at St. Louis Magazine in its Economic Mobility Lab, covering ways to uplift working St. Louisans. He previously worked for the St. Louis Business Journal, Wyoming Tribune Eagle and Jefferson City News Tribune, covering beats in politics, crime and education.
  • Devin Thomas O'Shea is the author of The Veiled Prophet, publishing with Haymarket Books in June 2026. His writing is in The Nation, The Iowa Review, Slate, LA Review of Books, Boulevard, and elsewhere. Represented by Erik Hane, Headwater Literary.
  • Rachel Schnelle is a Feature Reporter for KRPS. She reports on Kansas and Missouri issues. Since joining KRPS in 2025, she's covered public policy, renewable energy and the intersection of health and environment. Originally from Southwest Missouri, she has almost three years of experience working in the public radio industry. In 2022, she graduated from the University of Missouri School of Journalism.
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  • Riley Siegenthaler is a reporting intern for KRPS. Originally from Northeast Oklahoma, Riley is a double major at Pittsburg State University, studying Multimedia Journalism and Political Science. Her passion for writing and hearing people share their stories led her to pursue a career in journalism.
  • Luke Geier is a fall 2026 reporting intern for KRPS. He is a recipient of the Thomas E. and Linda Beal Broadcasting Scholarship Fund. Originally from Olathe, Kansas, he’s a junior at Pittsburg State University, studying Media Production, and has previous journalism experience working for Pittsburg State’s student publication, “The Collegio.”
  • Raegan Neufeld is a host and reporter for KRPS. Her love for learning and connecting with interesting people led her to a career in journalism, where she aims to tell impactful stories. Originally from Inman, Kansas, Raegan attended Fort Hays State University and graduated in December 2024.
  • Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz in the men's singles final at Wimbledon on Sunday. Between them, the two have won every Grand Slam in the past two calendar years.
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