The top local news with Michael Calhoun and the KMOX news team, abbreviated because of Saint Louis University Billikens basketball on the radio tonight.

In the news: fatal motorcycle accidents up in Missouri, mayor weighs in on Rams settlement money vote, officer shot in Granite city, offering incentives to work at veterans homes, a look at stomach cancer numbers

In the news: multiple shots fired and teen hit in U-City, displaced residents of Heritage House apartments sue, Chief Tracy addresses cop shortage, update on escaped juvenile, new city drone legislation, vape sensors in schools, Missouri loves company

The top local news with Michael Calhoun and the KMOX news team.

A triple shooting in south county prompted a school lockdown. Today was the day a company was set to begin drone surveillance in St. Louis. A juvenile escapee hasn't been found. You can now vote by mail in Missouri's Democratic Presidential Primary. Tritan Sensors sells advanced smoke detectors to schools to catch vapers. The BattleHawks schedule is out. Walgreens is closing one store in the area.

Plus, Michael talks with Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft about the upcoming Republican presidential caucus.

In the news: Gov. Parson joins Republican governors in sending National Guard to Texas, private drone company begins flying, teen escapes juvenile detention center, Jefferson County cracks down on expired temp tags/plates, record crowds for annual pet parade, boomers contribute to housing crunch

The top local news with Michael Calhoun and the KMOX news team.

Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth says the U.S. needs to strike back in a strong way, but also not escalate toward war. Webster Groves School District puts offering teachers and staff early retirement on the back burner. Asian American people are being targeted for burglary in St Louis County. Missouri Governor Mike Parson's weekend plans? This weekend is one of the Mardi Gras season's most "paw-pular" events.

Plus, Michael talks with the Teamsters union about a possible work stoppage at Anheuser-Busch breweries.

In the news: Webster Groves School District looking to cut teachers/staff, Webster University wants to use endowment to pay down debt, last day to vote on Rams settlement, need for more safe parking for tractor-trailers, police chief on private drones

The top local news with Michael Calhoun and the KMOX news team.

The Webster Groves School District is looking at ways to trim down the number of teachers. KMOX is talking with the firefigher behind the wheel of the fire truck on ice that went viral. Police chief Robert Tracy doesn't believe a private company conducting drone surveillance makes the community safer. The city's building commissioner pays a visit to the scene of a police car's crash into a bar. The Griot Museum of Black History is now in it's 27th year.

Plus, Michael gets the latest on new truck parking spots to increase interstate safety with Lewie Pugh, Executive Vice President of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association.

In the news: Stolen vehicles in St. Louis County down 25%, Hyundai in town to install free anti-theft software, Mayor Jones says Bar PM not being condemned, Sen. Hawley goes off on TikTok again, historic buildings in Midtown saved from destruction, Schnucks says count your items

The top local news with Michael Calhoun and the KMOX news team.

St. Louis Police Chief Robert Tracy says a camera doesn't tell the whole story of what happened at Bar:PM. Tishaura Jones said she supports Representative Cori Bush's decision to hire private security. The St. Louis County Prosecutor filed a motion for Missouri's Supreme court to set aside the execution of Marcellus Williams. A block of historic buildings that had been under threat of demolition by Saint Louis University have now been sold, and the new owner pledges preservation.

Plus, Sen. Josh Hawley questions Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg about child safety on the company's platforms, including Facebook and Instagram.