Chris Newbrough, PIO/Emergency Planner, Audrain County Health Department joins Megan Lynch to talk about officials in Central and Northeast Missouri meeting next month in Mexico, Missouri to share ideas for earthquake and disaster planning.

Bankrate Tax Expert Kemberley Washington joins Megan Lynch to talk about President's Trump's new car loan interest deduction and what it means.

KMOX's Michael Calhoun talks with Illinois State Superintendent Dr. Tony Sanders to discuss school being back in session and the state board of education recent vote to change proficiency standards.

Maria Keena talks with A-F-T-Local 420's Byron Clemens about a number of schools being closed because of the tornado and other challenges that St. Louis Public Schools are facing as a new school year starts.

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Find out where Scott Jagow has been roaming this week.

Cat Neville, Explore St Louis VP of Communications joins Debbie Monterrey with great news about travelers TO St Louis this summer and how those who stayed, boosted the hotel market.

Bankrate Investing Analyst James Royal joins Megan Lynch. He's got some great tips for parents to help save for the future.

Waller McGuire, CEO of St Louis Public Library, updates Debbie Monterrey about the challenges facing the library system following the May tornado that tore through St Louis city.