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.

In the news: a defense attorney's take on allegations against Rep. Cori Bush, Illinois bill limits police pullovers, bills in Missouri House to expand charter schools and school choice, the life of Jean Carnahan, company moves HQ to St. Louis from Boston, 

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

The Justice Department is investigating whether Rep. Cori Bush of St. Louis misused campaign funds for her own personal security. Former President Donald Trump will remain on the ballot in Illinois after a vote by the state's election board. Where are residents of a closed Midtown apartment building going to go? A Missouri State Rep is filing what is being called 'the Taylor Swift Act."  A bill that would exempt some from having to pay St. Louis earnings taxes has taken its first step in the Missouri House.

Plus, an in-depth look at the DOJ inquiry into Rep. Cori Bush.

In the news: City poised to take over north STL land, city firefighter pension changes discussed, police officer discusses stress of working traffic accidents, breast cancer increasing among younger women, plan to incentivize turning empty office space into residential

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

With a private company bringing drone surveillance to St. Louis next week, do people have legal protections from being filmed? An effort to adjust firefighter retirements. A $150,000 cash only bond is set for the former Town and Country cop accused of sexually abusing his adopted teenage daughters. Working traffic accidents on interstates is stressful for police. Now that Missouri's film-tax credit is back in action, what sort of impact could it have on production in the region?

Plus, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency wants your help to net illegal fishing operations. KMOX Virtual Consumer Editor Megan Lynch has more.

In the news: St. Louis County Council resolution on expired temp tags, Illinois National Guard deployed to Middle East, Trump on IL ballot discussed tomorrow, UAW endorses Biden, report urges upgrades to Lambert to boost economy, Lux Living fights back amidst federal probe

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

A 43-year-old man now faces charges of kidnapping, endangering the welfare of a child, armed criminal action, and more. The building BAR:PM is located in must repair the damage done by police or face potential condemnation. KMOX has confirmed that a female correctional officer at the City Justice Center was assaulted. A letter from union leaders jeopardized a downtown St. Louis hotel abatement.

Plus, 25 years ago today, Pope John Paul the Second made a 31 hour pastoral visit to St. Louis. Religion Editor Fred Bodimer remembers the historic journey well.

In the news: 61-page report details chaos of Northview Village shutdown, man charged with 27 burglaries, flooded out Heritage House residents let out of leases, lawsuit over Homer G. Phillips name, more Americans are religiously unaffiliated, Missouri Valley Conference stays with St. Louis

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

Stories include: Republican Senator Bill Eigel is defending his actions in Jefferson City. A new report sheds light on how a north St. Louis nursing home abruptly shutdown before Christmas. Newly opened Homer G. Phillips Hospital in North City is still facing a lawsuit that could change its name. City aldermen are discussing their own version of Blair’s Law which would ban celebratory gunfire. A plan to tie together funding for Ukraine and the border appears in jeopardy after pressure from former President Trump. Arch Madness is sticking around. The Clydesdales are back. A group that's normally aligned with Republican issues is vowing to fight one major GOP effort in Missouri.

Plus, Michael asks Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski of the Metro East about issues including immigration negotiations, Boeing, and Granite City Steel.

In the news: Gov. Parson's final State of the State addresses fentanyl, St. Louis County tax hike proposal for new HQ, Starbucks' workers hailed as heroes fired, childcare tax credit proposal, NAACP plan to boost kids' reading skills, library opens branch in mall