The top local news with Michael Calhoun and the KMOX news team. Spring Training gets into full swing. Desiree Reed-Francois is stepping down from her role as Mizzou Athletic Director. A fire in Ferguson has now turned into a potential criminal investigation. KMOX continues tracking the progress of a bill that revamps the Liquor License process in St. Louis. Jefferson County's top leader maps out 2024 plans. The mass shooting at the Kansas City Super Bowl parade has renewed interest in overturnin...
Feb 19, 2024•14 min
The St. Louis All Local podcast, featuring Tom Ackerman and Scott Jagow on this Monday, February 19th.
Feb 19, 2024•11 min
Moms Demand Action volunteer Tara Bennet tells KMOX's Maria Keena in advance of tomorrow's rally that she is encouraged by Missouri lawmakers’ roll back efforts expanding their guns everywhere policy to places of worship and public transportation.
Feb 16, 2024•14 min
In the news: Driver who killed mother/daughter after Drake concert charged, Jason Kander says repealing one "dumb" law could fix our gun problem, Cong. Cori Bush says Missouri Republicans have blood on their hands, soccer stars take to the fashion runway, when should you take your cold to the doctor
Feb 16, 2024•5 min
In the news: updates on the mass shooting at KC Chiefs parade, Sen. Danforth gets involved in Trump immunity case, St. Louis earnings tax appeal, STL County hopes free childcare brings in more future cops, Kathy Osborn leaving RBC, gourmet grilled cheese comes to food hall, Sold on St. Louis shop
Feb 15, 2024•6 min
The top local news with Michael Calhoun and the KMOX news team.
Feb 15, 2024•13 min
In the news: Two off-duty police officers fired on during car break-in, two pedestrians killed in separate incidents, city earnings tax appeal heard today, Alton teen shot on her front porch dies, Sen. Hawley fights for radiation compensation, Jayson Tatum helping people grow wealth, new Sold On St. Louis shop at History Museum opens today
Feb 14, 2024•6 min
The top local news with Michael Calhoun and the KMOX news team. St. Louis County Police involved in a shooting in the city's Dutchtown neighborhood. Keeping officers in uniform is the goal of a new day care. Sen. Josh Hawley says if the federal government isn't going to compensate victims of radioactive waste in St. Louis, then it shouldn't send assistance overseas either. Illinois American Water is trying to raise rates. The St Louis Symphony is tuning up. Organizers of this year's Music at the...
Feb 13, 2024•12 min
In the news: the Missouri appeals court hears city earnings tax case, sex assault lawsuits against Rockwood district, first baby in Safe Haven box, a city Zoom meeting interrupted by racist remarks, new poll in 1st district congressional race, Gerard Craft to open in another brewery
Feb 13, 2024•6 min
The top local news with Michael Calhoun and the KMOX news team. With the Chiefs winning yet another Super Bowl, Kansas City is having another parade. St. Louis wasn't the only city in the U-S that experienced dozens of water main breaks when temperatures went from subfreezing to balmy last month. A baby finds safe haven in south county. Crews work to clean up after Mardi Gras. A St. Louis advertising executive is rating the top ads from the Super Bowl. Plus, Michael checks in with KMOX alum and ...
Feb 12, 2024•12 min
In the news: Kansas City Chiefs win Super Bowl LVIII, city officer cleared in shooting, more scrutiny of funeral homes in IL, Schnucks meat recall, aflatoxin warning, Cardinals hiring event today, new local food at City Park this season, few problems at Mardi Gras celebration
Feb 12, 2024•6 min
In the news: Fifth crash by St. Louis police since December, county lawmaker wants state takeover of police, firefighters union not happy with mayor, descendants of SLU enslaved want payment for labor, SLU testing combined COVID/Flu shot, cops preview Mardi Gras, carbon fiber pioneer dies
Feb 09, 2024•7 min
The top local news with Michael Calhoun and the KMOX news team.
Feb 09, 2024•11 min
In the news: Judge sets date to hear case of whether Trump stays on IL primary ballot, MO/IL senators disagree on why GOP killed border security bill, circuit attorney files to vacate 30-year old murder conviction, Granite City cop shooter suspect killed by police, traveling drug treatment RV, flu cases on the rise
Feb 08, 2024•6 min
The top local news with Michael Calhoun and the KMOX news team, abbreviated because of Saint Louis University Billikens basketball on the radio tonight.
Feb 07, 2024•3 min
In the news: fatal motorcycle accidents up in Missouri, mayor weighs in on Rams settlement money vote, officer shot in Granite city, offering incentives to work at veterans homes, a look at stomach cancer numbers
Feb 07, 2024•5 min
In the news: multiple shots fired and teen hit in U-City, displaced residents of Heritage House apartments sue, Chief Tracy addresses cop shortage, update on escaped juvenile, new city drone legislation, vape sensors in schools, Missouri loves company
Feb 06, 2024•6 min
The top local news with Michael Calhoun and the KMOX news team. A triple shooting in south county prompted a school lockdown. Today was the day a company was set to begin drone surveillance in St. Louis. A juvenile escapee hasn't been found. You can now vote by mail in Missouri's Democratic Presidential Primary. Tritan Sensors sells advanced smoke detectors to schools to catch vapers. The BattleHawks schedule is out. Walgreens is closing one store in the area. Plus, Michael talks with Secretary ...
Feb 06, 2024•12 min
In the news: Gov. Parson joins Republican governors in sending National Guard to Texas, private drone company begins flying, teen escapes juvenile detention center, Jefferson County cracks down on expired temp tags/plates, record crowds for annual pet parade, boomers contribute to housing crunch
Feb 05, 2024•5 min
The top local news with Michael Calhoun and the KMOX news team. Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth says the U.S. needs to strike back in a strong way, but also not escalate toward war. Webster Groves School District puts offering teachers and staff early retirement on the back burner. Asian American people are being targeted for burglary in St Louis County. Missouri Governor Mike Parson's weekend plans? This weekend is one of the Mardi Gras season's most "paw-pular" events. Plus, Michael talks wit...
Feb 02, 2024•12 min
In the news: Webster Groves School District looking to cut teachers/staff, Webster University wants to use endowment to pay down debt, last day to vote on Rams settlement, need for more safe parking for tractor-trailers, police chief on private drones
Feb 02, 2024•5 min
The top local news with Michael Calhoun and the KMOX news team. The Webster Groves School District is looking at ways to trim down the number of teachers. KMOX is talking with the firefigher behind the wheel of the fire truck on ice that went viral. Police chief Robert Tracy doesn't believe a private company conducting drone surveillance makes the community safer. The city's building commissioner pays a visit to the scene of a police car's crash into a bar. The Griot Museum of Black History is n...
Feb 01, 2024•12 min
In the news: Stolen vehicles in St. Louis County down 25%, Hyundai in town to install free anti-theft software, Mayor Jones says Bar PM not being condemned, Sen. Hawley goes off on TikTok again, historic buildings in Midtown saved from destruction, Schnucks says count your items
Feb 01, 2024•5 min
The top local news with Michael Calhoun and the KMOX news team. St. Louis Police Chief Robert Tracy says a camera doesn't tell the whole story of what happened at Bar:PM. Tishaura Jones said she supports Representative Cori Bush's decision to hire private security. The St. Louis County Prosecutor filed a motion for Missouri's Supreme court to set aside the execution of Marcellus Williams. A block of historic buildings that had been under threat of demolition by Saint Louis University have now be...
Jan 31, 2024•11 min
In the news: a defense attorney's take on allegations against Rep. Cori Bush, Illinois bill limits police pullovers, bills in Missouri House to expand charter schools and school choice, the life of Jean Carnahan, company moves HQ to St. Louis from Boston,
Jan 31, 2024•5 min
The top local news with Michael Calhoun and the KMOX news team. The Justice Department is investigating whether Rep. Cori Bush of St. Louis misused campaign funds for her own personal security. Former President Donald Trump will remain on the ballot in Illinois after a vote by the state's election board. Where are residents of a closed Midtown apartment building going to go? A Missouri State Rep is filing what is being called 'the Taylor Swift Act." A bill that would exempt some from having to p...
Jan 31, 2024•12 min
In the news: City poised to take over north STL land, city firefighter pension changes discussed, police officer discusses stress of working traffic accidents, breast cancer increasing among younger women, plan to incentivize turning empty office space into residential
Jan 30, 2024•5 min
The top local news with Michael Calhoun and the KMOX news team. With a private company bringing drone surveillance to St. Louis next week, do people have legal protections from being filmed? An effort to adjust firefighter retirements. A $150,000 cash only bond is set for the former Town and Country cop accused of sexually abusing his adopted teenage daughters. Working traffic accidents on interstates is stressful for police. Now that Missouri's film-tax credit is back in action, what sort of im...
Jan 29, 2024•13 min
In the news: St. Louis County Council resolution on expired temp tags, Illinois National Guard deployed to Middle East, Trump on IL ballot discussed tomorrow, UAW endorses Biden, report urges upgrades to Lambert to boost economy, Lux Living fights back amidst federal probe
Jan 29, 2024•5 min
The top local news with Michael Calhoun and the KMOX news team. A 43-year-old man now faces charges of kidnapping, endangering the welfare of a child, armed criminal action, and more. The building BAR:PM is located in must repair the damage done by police or face potential condemnation. KMOX has confirmed that a female correctional officer at the City Justice Center was assaulted. A letter from union leaders jeopardized a downtown St. Louis hotel abatement. Plus, 25 years ago today, Pope John Pa...
Jan 27, 2024•11 min