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Dr. Ericka Rutledge, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and founder of Wellness in Actions, joins Megan Lynch on the heels of a string of celebrity deaths. Why do we get emotional over the deaths of singer Dolly Parton, and actors Tim Curry and Hayden Panettiere? (Photo by Getty Images)

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Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt visits with KMOX's Sean Malone. Schmitt is sharing support of The Protect College Sports Act which has cleared a committee in the Senate and awaits scheduling for debate on the Senate floor.

The opioid overdose reversal medication is now in machines outside of four St. Louis health centers.

KMOX Travel Expert Peter Greenberg agrees that travel on airlines is 'soft' and to expect lots of sales on domestic travel. He tells Megan Lynch that air travelers should, 'wait about three weeks,' to purchase tickets in order to get the best deals. He also says airlines have announced numerous new international routes this week in order to capitalize on next year's travel boon following the US mi...

Recapping this week's top stories as covered by KMOX. Crime in Columbia, MO irks Mizzou Chancellor; visitors' car shot up in CWE; man may have jumped from I-55 overpass; MetroLink security gates.

In a letter sent to Flock CEO Garret Langley on Wednesday, U-S Senator Josh Hawley announced his office is launching an investigation into privacy concerns regarding Flock's cameras.

"Advancement for all, not just the few" is the theme of the 2026 Advancement Summit Sept. 2. It brings together construction industry leaders, public agencies, elected officials and others. Put on by AGCMO. Debbie Monterrey visits with Stephen Westbrooks, STL Development Corp and Len Toenjes, AGC MO.

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Dr. Ericka Rutledge, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and founder of Wellness in Actions, joins Megan Lynch. Some kids hold it all together all day, but fall apart the minute they get home. Why is your kid sometimes completely different from the child you waved goodbye to in the morning? She emphasizes the importance of routines in children's daily life.

Eric Gustafson, Senior Educator at the St Louis Science Center/McDonnell Planetarium explains why we'll be able to see a lunar eclipse on the night of August 27. The Science Center will welcome visitors to view the eclipse which starts around 9:30 with the maximum (96%) will be near 11:10pm Central. The gases surrounding Earth actually create the reddish color, known as a Blood Moon. The next tota...

Dr Ariel Belasen is a professor and chair of the Department of Economics and Finance at SIUE. He joins Megan Lynch as part of the KMOX Business Team. He's looked at officiating of NBA games, particularly in the final 2 minutes. How could they be impacted by sports wagering and social media? (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

Megan visited with CNET Reporter Katelyn Chedraoui and Fairplay Policy Counsel Haley Hinkle about the $17-billion settlement agreed to by Meta. What changes are coming to Instagram and Facebook? Hinkle calls it, 'a watershed moment,' for the industry. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Independent journalist Ben Weshoff has written about the fentanyl crisis as well as 'Original Gangstas: The untold story of Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, Ice Cube, Tupac Shakur, and the Birth of West Coast Rap.' He joins Debbie Monterrey with a look at the trial of defendant Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the 30-year old murder of Tupac Shakur. (Photo by Sam Morris-Pool/Getty Images)

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TV Guide's Matt Roush joins Debbie Monterrey with a preview of this week's tv offerings. 'Adults' returns for a second season on FX and 'Big Brother' marks its 1000th episode on CBS.

KMOX Legal Analyst Brad Young is a partner at Harris, Young & Kayser. He joins Megan every Wednesday morning. The Missouri Supreme Court is fast-tracking a case on a pair of ballot measures that would appear on the November ballot. This relates to Amendment 6 (legislature's ability to override public initiatives) as well as Prop A (Missouri's Congressional map). Young also weighs-in on the $17 bil...

The regular 9 to 5 didn't work for two busy hockey moms, so they teamed up to share their love of charcuterie. KMOX's Megan Lynch catches up with Marissa Mainer and Julia Lohmeyer of Platter & Pine traveling charcuterie cart.

Webster University Music Professor Trent Patterson joins Megan Lynch following the death of singer Dolly Parton at the age of 80 this week. He comments on her philanthropy, songwriting, acting and her long-lasting career. You just cant help but love her,' says Patterson. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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KMOX's Jade Aubrey visits with Michelle Leone, Senior Vice President of KVC Missouri’s Children's Mental Wellness Campus in Webster Groves.

How to help your college kids avoid the "Freshman 15". Michelle Wilson, Registered Dietician, Branz Nutrition joins Megan Lynch. 'It's super common, and bodies are still growing,' says Wilson about adding weight that first year in college.

Dakota Boehmer, School Safety Analyst Supervisor, Missouri State Highway Patrol joins Megan Lynch. She explains what the 'Courage2Report' hotline is and what can be reported in Missouri schools, generally school safety concerns. The anonymous hotline was established in 2019. The hotline number for Courage2Report is 866-748-7047

Debbie Monterrey chats with Dr Judith Swack from Clear Trauma Now. What happens if we don't deal with our grief properly? 'People avoid what they're afraid of,' says Dr Swack.

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