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

Stories include: Two young men rescued children from a fire at the corner of Davidson and Theodore. The latest deployment for Madison County's Cross-River Crimes Task Force brought a flood of officers to Bethalto. St. Louis County senior citizens are closer to getting a property tax break. The FBI says it seized money and 17 fraudulent web domains.... all part of a scheme to defraud US and foreign businesses, evade sanctions, and fund North Korea's weapon's program.

Plus, Michael goes in-depth with Commander Nick Novacich on the Cross-River Crimes Task Force.

In the news: St. Louis County Council approves a property tax freeze for seniors, St. Louis County cop charged with shooting at Halloween event may have threatened motorists as well, City Justice Center Civilian Oversight Board begins training, opening date for Midtown Topgolf

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

Stories include: Following officer Matt McCulloch's arrest for shooting off a gun at a Trunk-or-Treat, questions remain over what happens from here. A series of car crashes, shouted threats, and erratic driving Friday --  is it connected to Sunday's Trunk or Treat shooting? Mayor Tishaura Jones is traveling to Washington D.C.  The long process of training the Detention Facility Oversight Board is close to completion. A St. Louis construction giant is leading a nationwide effort this week to encourage more diversity in the industry/

In the news: St. Louis County police officer Matthew McCullough facing a dozen charges following incident at Kirkwood school trunk-or-treat, St. Louis County Council to vote again on senior property tax freeze, US Rep. Ann Wagner does about-face on supporting Jim Jordan for Speaker, local business organization warns of phishing scam

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

Stories include: Dogs roamed the halls of a Kirkwood elementary school today to help kids cope with what happened last night. A Washington University professor's comments on the war have cost him his job. Ann Wagner first said "absolutely not" when asked if she'd vote for Jim Jordan; now, she says she's a "team player." 23 years ago today, Missouri Governor Mel Carnahan was killed when his plane crashed in Jefferson County. A Southwest Illinois engineering firm has gone beyond scopes on tripods, to a multitude of other surveying tools that help create geospatial information for clients. The new Top Golf in Midtown opens Friday.

Plus, Michael talks with Lindenwood University political science professor Don Heidenreich about the Speaker race and Missouri's governor electon.

In the news: City Justice center head speaks exclusively with KMOX, Hancock & Kelley weigh in on House speaker situation, shots fired at Kirkwood trunk-or-treat, three shot in Pacific, Downtown (St. Louis) Restaurant Week

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

Stories include: Confusion after conflicting arguments between the city and the jail oversight board whose members are trying to inspect conditions at the troubled facility. Legislation regulating AirBnBs took another step in St. Louis. An area woman is finally on her way home, days after war breaks out in Israel. Many members of the U.S. House want to go on record supporting Israel, but... 

Plus, Michael debriefs Sean Malone on his exclusive interview with the city's Corrections Commissioner after ten deaths in two years at the facility.

In the news: police say no known threats here on global 'Day of Anger,' St. Louis area's role in getting aid to Israel, Rabbi Susan Talve discusses horrors in Israel, how to discuss the war with kids, Walgreens closures, Katie's Pasta expands retail line

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

Stories include: In light of Hamas calling for a day of anger against "America and Zionists" on Friday the 13th, St. Louis Police are taking precautions. St. Louis Rabbi Shmuel Greenwald is back in St. Louis from war-torn Israel. Tensions rise between the newly appointed Director of Public Safety and the jail oversight board. The assault case for a reckless driver charged with crashing into a teenage volleyball player continues. The number of US data compromises continues to rise to new levels.

Plus, Sean Malone talks with State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick about his new investigation into the St. Louis City Justice Center operations.

In the news: some anti-Semitic graffiti in south city park, St. Charles rabbi just back from Israel says no justification, Boeing sending missiles to Israel, Swifties expected to pack local theaters