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.

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