In the news: Cracking down on open carry up for vote, mass shooting in East St. Louis, Madison Co (IL) alone in not upgrading 911, MSD tackles phosphorus in the water, how to celebrate National Ice Cream Day on Sunday

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

Stories include: Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board are on-scene in Highland, Illinois. St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank President James Bullard, one of the most hawkish members of the central bank since it started its aggressive rate-hiking campaign, is stepping down. Activists and politicians are rattled by new findings over radioactive waste in the St. Louis region. Most of Illinois has completed a consolidation of 911 call centers to improve efficiency, except for one county.

Plus, Michael talks with Ring founder Jamie Siminoff about his newest company, Latch, which is setting up its offices in the St. Louis region.

In the news: The feds are investigating the I-70 bus crash that killed three, a property tax freeze in St. Louis County may get on the ballot, St. Louis city 911 sued by family of man who died on hold, results of a summer gang sweep

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

Stories include: The investigation into a deadly overnight bus crash takes the next step. Metro East Congressman Mike Bost is a former trucker himself. Senator Hawley is promising to introduce legislation to pay for healthcare and clean-up costs due to radioactive contamination around St. Louis. Several unanswered questions about Tuesday's triple shooting in the quiet St. Louis Hills area.

Plus, Michael talks with Metro East Congressman Mike Bost, a former trucker himself, about the lack of safe parking for semi drivers and his legislation.

In the news: triple shooting in St. Louis Hills, property tax freeze for seniors on hold in St. Louis County, the massive military personnel records fire 50 years ago, flying children on flight to Germany, new life for massive Butler Bros. warehouse.

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

Stories include: A shooting leads to victims in quiet St. Louis Hills. The heat is back, what about storm potential? At Bellefontaine Cemetery, they're bracing for the possibility of strong storms. Charges are filed in the case of a County official who made a sex tape in the Administration Building. It's not looking like St. Louis County will be the first in the state to freeze property taxes for senior citizens.

Plus, Michael talks with Associated Press reporter Allen Breed about the epic fire at the Military Personnel Records Center 50 years ago.

In the news: Angry St. Charles residents blast new subdivision, going after pandemic fraudsters, St. Louis County first to give tax break to seniors, STL City goalie signs new deal, business tips for Threads

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

Stories include: The U.S. Attorney's office in St. Louis pursuing dozens of cases into pandemic relief fraud--including some where people stole money that was supposed to feed children. A bill to freeze home property taxes for senior citizens. Bids are being reviewed to knock down the old Jamestown Mall. Recent storms highlighted serious issues with the St. Louis region's 911 system. It's a big boost for Illinois tourism.

Plus, Michael talks with Elasticity VP of social media Jennifer Inglis about how to best utilize Threads, the new social network.

In the news: Update on ARPA money being spent in City, troubled JeffCo swimming hole re-opens, Lincoln Co. sheriff's deputy killed, two Democratic women jump into statewide MO races, another water main break

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

Stories include: A new law is signed to make you hang up the phone. Illinois plans to spend more than 40-billion dollars in transportation upgrades. A local swimming spot closes for safety. Taxpayers would pay for lawyers to help renters facing problems with their landlords. A young, orphaned eagle was released into the wild. 

Plus, Michael talks with Lambert Airport Director Rhonda Hamm-Niebreugge to get the latest on plans for a consolidated, single terminal.