In the news: Last night city officials cleared out the homeless tent encampment outside city hall, an Expedia photographer in town to take photos of city hall, U-City resident flooded last year still waiting for answers, Circuit Attorney Gore brings in former state supreme court justice, Webster says lack of traffic doomed downtown campus, betting on new AI store at Ameristar.

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

Stories include: The homeless encampment outside St. Louis City Hall is on borrowed time. University City residents gather one again to get some answers on last year's devastating floods. The head of the group that runs operations at the Blues practice facility says they're working on a plan to keep the facility solvent. Action on regulating Airbnbs in the city after problems with parties.

Plus, Sean Malone talks with Alderpeople Rasheen Aldridge and Alisha Sonnier about the city's efforts to decommission the City Hall homeless camp.

In the news: city officials try to clear out homeless camp outside mayor's office, Granite City firefighter hurt overnight, hearing on bill address short-term rentals in city, Granite City Steel laying off workers, Metro cyberattack affects communication, a look at the former Ford plant in Hazelwood

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

Stories include: Layoffs are beginning at Granite City's US Steel plant. Are video games that have a payout illegal gaming or just fun with a financial benefit? St. Louis lands a hockey championship series. New legislation to fight the growing homeless crisis in St. Louis announced. Experts say the continuing success of the St. Louis geospatial sector will rely on training enough people to take the technology to the next level.

Plus, Michael talks with the city of Hazelwood's economic development point person David Leezer about what's happened with the former Ford assembly plant.

In the news: Touching ceremony for Adam Wainwright, Phelps Co. jail escapee recaptured, City addressing homeless problem, federal government averts shutdown but now what, realtors weigh in on current market

In the news: Wentzville GM workers enter week 3 of strike, local reaction to death of Sen. Feinstein, new gun ban in Illinois takes effect Sunday, city police talk cop shortage, update on the turf at the Dome, county prosecutor says domestic violence cases on rise, new Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital

In the news: the sixth hearing of the St. Louis Reparations Committee, a public forum today focuses on relationship between law enforcement and communities of color, a cop "sick-out" in the city, hands-free legislation showing results, new Dred Scott memorial, Geo-Resolution conference underway

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

Stories include: The UAW says it's prepared to expand it's strike against the Detroit Three on Friday. As autumn begins, the tent community at City Hall grows. Chatbots and A-I -- part of the new prescription at Mercy. Leaders in the geospatial sector meet tomorrow at a major conference in St. Louis to look at where the technology could take us. Ameren plans to use gas to fill gaps in renewable energy.

Plus, Michael talks with AAA Missouri's Nick Chabarria about new data showing how much Missourians have put the phone down behind the wheel since a new hands-free law took effect.

In the news: major layoffs coming for Centene, Clayton mayor discusses impact of that, St. Louis County Council discusses gun regulation, homeless bill of rights proposed in city, SLAM closed today, judge agrees Starbucks retaliates against union supporters. 

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

Stories include: Clayton-based health insurance giant Centene is planning to terminate about 2,000 workers. The celebration of Jamestown Mall's demolition wasn't without political drama. Bills to regulate short term rentals in the city, up for debate. Missouri's Secretary of State says he's appealing a judge's ruling tossing out his abortion ballot language. Starbucks broke labor laws at five stores St. Louis-area stores, an administrative law judge found.

Plus, Michael talks with Health Payer Specialist reporter Gale Scott on what she's learned about Centene's lay-off plans.