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

Stories include: A new school year comes with the same big problem as recent years. You can add Governor Mike Parson to those criticizing St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones for her proposal to ban what she calls "military grade" weapons in the City. Gun violence is the number one cause of death for children in the United States... and the latest study shows the death toll continues to rise. More on the inconsistent information coming out about Tuesday's hostage situation at the city Justice Center. Corrections Commissioner Jennifer Clemons-Abdullah's briefing didn't align with the police report.

Plus, Michael talks with Nicole Hood, State Highway Traffic and Safety Engineer at MoDOT, about the hands-free law taking effect which bans cell phone use while driving.