A short rundown of the latest local and national headlines from FOX 2 in St. Louis, Missouri. This podcast is updated daily.
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Hancock and Kelley are the odd couple of St. Louis politics. Hancock, a Republican, and Kelley, a Democrat, are political consultants who used to lob grenades at each other when they were executive directors of their political parties. But there was no animosity when they joust on-air. No yelling. No personal attacks. No name-calling. While they disagree on most everything political, they have become friends. They counter each other calmly, often with humor. Off the air, they give each other ...
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Martin Kilcoyne's opinion on St. Louis sports. Fire back in the comments and reviews. Martin has been with FOX 2 since 1997 and has been the primary Sports Anchor since 2000.
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Derek “The Captain” Jeter makes his Postseason debut as an analyst with David “Big Papi” Ortiz, Alex Rodriguez & Kevin Burkhardt on the MLB on FOX stage. Enjoy this first-of-its-kind, exclusive audio-only format of the limited edition and Emmy Award-winning show throughout the MLB Playoffs.
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Migrant driver kills officer, jail chief ‘on leave’
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It was another Sunday morning of sometimes heated but always civil political debate on Hancock and Kelley for Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. Republican consultant John Hancock and Democratic consultant Michael Kelley discuss the following topics: A migrant living illegally in St. Peters and driving without a license is accused of killing a St. Louis polic…
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Major crash and fire leads to traffic jam on Chain of Rocks Bridge
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Authorities say nobody was killed, but the incident caused big-time traffic issues for several hours, and there is still an impact going into Wednesday morning. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Lawmakers demand audit over Hazelwood center mail delays
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Concerns over delayed mail deliveries in eastern Missouri have prompted several lawmakers to take action. Potential consequences include impacts on daily deliveries to election ballots. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Police cut ties with 1st Phorm after founder’s rant against female cops
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Two of the region’s largest police departments have cut ties with St. Louis businessman Andy Frisella after he made disparaging remarks about female police officers during an expletive-laden rant on his podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Abortion amendment will be on Missouri ballot, Trump-Harris debate fallout
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The Republican Secretary of State decertified Amendment 3 from the November ballot, but the Missouri Supreme Court later reinstated it. But did the court abide by state law? ... Casino owners are now pumping millions of dollars into a campaign to defeat Amendment 2 in November, a measure that would legalize sports betting in Missouri. ... Missouri …
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Big changes coming to historic vacant buildings downtown
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Both the Millennium Hotel along the St. Louis riverfront and the Railway Exchange building will soon be taken over by new ownership. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Police investigate a string of violent overnight crimes in Dutchtown
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All three crimes were robberies and assaults that happened within about a mile of each other early Wednesday in the Dutchtown neighborhood of south St. Louis City. Fortunately, none of the victims were seriously hurt. Police are still trying to determine whether two of the crimes were connected to each other. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com…
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9/11 remembrance events honor fallen heroes and victims
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There are many ceremonies taking place Wednesday to honor the heroes and victims of the Sept. 11 attacks 23 years ago. One of which is the Flags of Valor display, which features 412 flags, each one honoring a first responder who died in the attacks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p…
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Missouri secretary of state ‘decertifies’ Amendment 3 petition, one day before supreme court ruling
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Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s letter was sent just one day before the Missouri Supreme Court decides on whether the measure can be removed from the November ballot on Tuesday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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MetroLink to implement new security gates across its systems
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This installation is part of MetroLink’s ‘Secure Platform Plan’, aimed at enhancing safety by adding security gates and fencing at various stations across the system. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Sports betting on Missouri ballot awaits judges decision
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The deadline to remove proposed constitutional amendments from the November 5th ballot is this coming Tuesday, September 10 at 5 pm. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Columbia High School honors student athlete killed over Labor Day weekend
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Columbia High School hosted a heartfelt tribute Wednesday evening as the community united to honor Crawford Bryant, a former soccer player and student whose life was tragically cut short over Labor Day weekend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Hearing set to review ballot language of Missouri’s Abortion-Rights Amendment
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The controversy around the amendment centers around the summary language written by Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, which some argue is biased and could sway voters against the measure. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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SLPS secure additional buses amid transportation crisis
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Acting Superintendent Dr. Millicent Borishade announced over the weekend that the district is working closely with First Student, their new main transportation partner, to expand bus routes and make sure students have safe and reliable transportation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com…
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Teachers union requests audit of charter schools
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In 2024, the state of Missouri is giving charter schools more than $355 million, and traditional public schools are getting $3.9 billion. In a letter, Union President Ray Cummings says almost half of the charter schools in Saint Louis have eventually closed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar…
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Page faces ethics probe, Danforth not backing Hawley, Harris sits down for interview
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St. Louis County Executive Sam Page faces an ethics probe for allegedly working a second job at St. Louis University Hospital, two years after voters approved a measure explicitly prohibiting secondary employment for the county executive. Page says it’s a volunteer position, even though state records show Medicaid reimbursements for his services as…
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Chesterfield Mall is in its final days. What’s next?
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The mall had a 48-year run—that’s outlasted most modern American malls—but come Saturday, Aug. 31, the power is shutting off and the early stages of a huge new development will begin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Woman accused of child sex crimes after meeting victim at church; diary leads to arrest
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The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has charged Brandi James, 25, with two counts of statutory sodomy or attempted statutory sodomy (deviate sexual intercourse) and one count of child molestation amid the investigation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s…
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High School athletes get up early to avoid record-breaking heat
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The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHAA) has a strict heat policy that schools must follow. They’re using something called the wet bulb globe temperature, or WBGT, to measure heat stress in direct sunlight. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-…
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‘Q in the Lou’ Barbecue Festival Canceled Due to Safety Concerns
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The event, which was to be held at the Arch grounds from September 6-8, is a disappointment for many barbecue enthusiasts and has been a popular attraction in St. Louis for about a decade. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Historic University City marker smashed to bits; cause unknown
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Over the years, both intentional and accidental vandalism have targeted historic streetlights and entrance markers in University City, but never to this degree. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Could watching the Cardinals bridge the political divide ?
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A jolly good show at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. How much of a bump will there be for Vice President Kamala Harris? And what does it tell us about the party's future in Missouri? … The road gets rockier for ballot measures on abortion rights and sports betting in Missouri. … A candidate for the U.S. Senate unveils what he calls "…
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Lawsuit aims to block sports betting on Missouri ballot
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To get on the ballot, proposed initiative petitions must receive signatures from eight percent of legal voters in six of the eight Missouri congressional districts. The lawsuit contends that Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft didn’t use the correct methods to count the signatures. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…
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St. Louis citizens advocate for urgent reforms in education
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At the “Save Our Schools” meeting, the focus was clear: citizens believe charter and public schools in St. Louis are in a critical time. With nearly 80% of all children struggling to read at grade level, parents and educators are calling for urgent reforms. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art…
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Evidentiary Hearing to show new DNA from Marcellus Williams 1998 murder case
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Williams is set to be executed for the murder of Lisha Gayle on September 24th. St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell filed a motion in January to vacate the murder conviction because of new DNA evidence. But Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey wants the execution to proceed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif…
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Concerns over SLPS bus shortage amid the start of new school year
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On Saturday, one of the new transportation vendors, Xtra Care Services, announced it could not provide six buses as planned, so the families of roughly 1,000 SLPS students must change their transportation plans. Other vendors were also adapting their plans on Friday and Wednesday of last week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal…
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Hawley-Kunce spectacle, Missouri ballot amendments, Trump losing his edge?
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Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Josh Hawley and Democratic challenger Lucas Kunce made quite a spectacle of themselves arguing at the Missouri State Fair’s Ham Breakfast. … The issue of restoring abortion rights has officially been certified by the Missouri Secretary of State to appear on ballots in November. The proposed constitutional amendment…
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Alton’s Gordon Moore Park set to reopen after sinkhole, parts will remain closed
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The soccer fields at Gordon Moore Park, which is located off College Avenue in Alton, will remain closed, as will one of the baseball fields, but the rest of the park will reopen at 7 a.m. on Friday morning. The neighboring Spencer T. Olin Golf Course will reopen Saturday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic…
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Man struck while changing tire on I-44/70 in downtown St. Louis
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St. Louis Metropolitan Police say the man was changing a flat tire on his vehicle when he was struck by the truck. The semi pulled over and stopped a couple of miles down the highway. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Alton officials to speak on progress of park sinkhole Wednesday
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The City of Alton is scheduled to hold a press conference Wednesday morning. Mayor Goins and other city officials say they will provide updates on the subsidence and information on the assessment, mitigation efforts, and timeline for reopening Gordon Moore Park. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:…
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St. Louis police seek help identifying ATM break-in suspects
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Investigators released some pretty clear surveillance images of the suspects; one of whom appeared to be holding pizzas in one of the pictures. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Officer improves after suffering brain injury during Ferguson protest
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The incident occurred during what began as a peaceful demonstration marking the ten years since the death of Michael Brown. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Fallout from Tuesday's Mo. Primary, Harris picks a running mate
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The panel discusses the fallout from Tuesday’s Missouri Primary Election, most notably: St. Louis Congresswoman Cori Bush’s threat-laden rant in defeat and the much different tone from the Republican governor’s race. … St. Louis County Executive Sam Page lost big in the primaries, while Governor Mike Parson won big, even though the two men were not…
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Urban League to start $8.5M shopping center in Dellwood
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The new project will be located on the 9800 block of West Florissant Avenue and is set to transform a vacant lot into a multimillion-dollar shopping center. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Rapper Nelly arrested in Maryland Heights Wednesday morning
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Nelly, aka Cornell I. Haynes Jr., 49, was arrested for a 2018 infraction, which turned into a warrant issued in December 2023, according to his attorney. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Detailing results from Missouri's Primary Elections
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Missouri’s primary election was August 6, 2024. Voters decided on which candidates got a spot on the November ballot and also weighed in on key issues. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Details on Missouri's Primary Election as polls open Tuesday morning
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One race expected to get voters to the polls Tuesday morning is for Congressional District 1. The leading contenders are two progressive Democrats, incumbent Congresswoman Cori Bush and her challenger, St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#…
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Prisoner processing halted at Justice Center for third time in a week
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Officials say the processing is back up and running, resuming around 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon. No serious injuries were reported but EMS treated one correctional officer for minor breathing issues on the scene. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Hancock & Kelley: Discussion of Missouri races and is Trump hedging his bets?
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Perhaps the biggest race nationally is in St. Louis, as Congresswoman Cori Bush could be the next member of the progressive Squad to lose her seat in the Democratic primary. ... There's also a big congressional race on the Republican side, as Bob Onder and Kurt Schaefer seek to represent Missouri’s 3rd District, stretching from St. Charles to Colum…
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Elliott Davis reflects on 45-year career and his future plans
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Missouri offers tax-free weekend for school supplies and more
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This year, the tax-free weekend runs from Friday, August 2, through Sunday, August 4 and it’s a perfect time for parents and students to stock up on supplies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Missouri Republican gubernatorial candidates differ on offering incentives to keep Chiefs, Royals
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Should Missouri offer incentives to keep the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals from relocating to Kansas? It’s a topic that the leading Republican candidates for governor seem to disagree on. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Christopher Dunn free after 34 years: his story, legal path
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When asked what he missed out on due to his wrongful conviction, Dunn mentioned he lost his youth and suffered health problems in prison but added that’s not what he wants to focus on. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Urban League of St. Louis opens new facility in north county
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The Centene Corporation donated the building earlier this year to the Urban League. Tuesday is the grand opening of what is going to be a critical facility in the Urban League's efforts to help the North County area. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Two found dead after overnight shooting in Olivette
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Panus says that officers found two men deceased in the area and she says there is no indication that any officers fired shots. There are also no reports of any officers being hurt. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Biden's out and Harris is in, SLPS spending, old Vance quote could haunt Trump
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It was another Sunday morning of sometimes heated but always civil political debate on Hancock and Kelley for Sunday, July 28, 2024. Republican consultant John Hancock and Democratic consultant Michael Kelley discuss the following topics: ... Joe Biden’s out and Kamala Harris is in at the top of the Democratic presidential ticket. Illinois Governor…
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NAACP honors Sonya Massey on East St. Louis massacre anniversary
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Baby Formula lawsuit in STL leads to $495M verdict
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Missing teen found in St. Louis during search for different missing girl
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Officers were initially called to the scene in an effort to locate Mia Steed, a 15-year-old girl missing from the SLMPD's jurisdiction. Sneed was reported missing on July 19. Police have not located Sneed or anyone else reported missing since responding to the call. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht…
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Archdiocese of St. Louis accused of enabling sexual abuse of children for decades
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The 74-page lawsuit lists at least 30 clergy members under the archdiocese and archbishop that were known to be accused of sexual misconduct, but only released some names. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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