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Best-selling author Lois Romano, a former columnist for The Washington Post and Politico,has taken a new look at Lincoln's widow, Mary Todd. 'History totally got her wrong,' says Romano, 'she played a monumental role in electing him, getting him elected.' “An Inconvenient Widow: The Torment, Trial, and Triumph of Mary Todd Lincoln" is available now. Roman's speaking this evening at the Abraham Lin...

Dr Myra Berry is the Superintendent of the St Louis Public Schools. 'Future Ready SLPS' is the name of the plan to consolidate schools in the district. They took a very large look at the district, and 'we worked backwards' starting with the high schools, which Berry called the 'core' of the districts. She acknowledged that all students and families will be impacted by the changes.

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KMOX's Debbie Monterrey visits with TV Guide's Matt Roush about several new shows debuting this week, including a new Thursday night offering on HBO.

KMOX Legal Analyst Brad Young weighs-in on a proposal from County Exec Sam Page to shift maintenance of arterial roads to local municipalities. He says state law says a, 'county cannot keep a road, and hand somebody else a bill.' Young also says the use of federal funds for 'public service' announcements that come close to political ads is a 'very subjective.' 'Where does public service end, and P...

KNX visited with PetSmart Charities President, Aimee Gilbreath about the need for donations to help pets.

Megan Lynch takes you inside a multi-generational woman-owned business, The Healthy Shopper in Concord Plaza in Sappington is owned by Heather Judd and her Aunt Jo.

ABC News investigative reporter Peter Charalambous joins Megan Lynch with an update on the high-profile trial of Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of killing her own children.

Ameren Missouri has released its long term energy plan to Missouri's Public Service Commission showing a huge increase in natural gas, making it 60-percent of Ameren's power by 2045. KMOX's Maria Keena explores the reasoning and some objections to the plan.

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KMOX's Jade Aubrey visits with Scott McIntosh, Development Director for Home Sweet Home, a nonprofit furniture bank located in Maplewood that allows recently housed residents and families to shop from donated furniture and household items. https://homesweethomestl.org/

Rare earth metal magnets are used in items including iPhones, electric vehicles, wind turbines, and more.

Ordering from apps causes a lot of issues with 'finances,' says Branz Nutrition Dietician Michelle Wilson, pointing out the added fees and 'impulse buys.' She joins Megan Lynch for her weekly segment. (Photo Illustration by Emily Dulla/Getty Images for DoorDash)

Known as the world's 3rd largest sporting event ( behind the Olympics & FIFA World Cup), the Rugby World Cup is looking for a US city to host it in 2031. Brad Wachler, VP of Events for the St Louis Sports Commission. 'stress accessibility,' of St Louis with the increase of international flights to Lambert, and the 'compact footprint,' offered by the city. He also cited the lack of an NFL team, all...

Megan Lynch visits with Jay Steinhauer, the Teamsters Local 525 and Alton Mayor David Goins. Public Works employees are continuing their strike in the river community, what are their demands and what can the City Government afford? The two sides have been negotiating since early January, workers haven't had a contract since March.

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KMOX's Maria Keena visits with St Louis Alderman Matt Devoti. He gives an update on the train whistle issue in St Louis, saying new signage is being installed at rail crossings, which will again meet federal regulations, eliminating the need for train whistles at all hours.

TV Guide's Matt Roush joins Debbie Monterrey this morning as Jimmy Kimmel is back in Brooklyn for his annual visit; The Amazing Race celebrates an anniversary; and behind the scenes with 'The Swan' in a new documentary. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

The first U-S rare earth permanent magnet recycling facility is coming to Fredericktown, Missouri. Jade Aubrey learns more from USSM Chief Commercial Officer Mike Hollomon.

Megan Lynch is joined by KMOX Media Expert Julie Smith to talk about earnings for zoom continue to rise and how video calls have changed our lives.

US News and World Report Banking Reporter Greg Garrison joins Megan Lynch to discuss the new survey that shows 51% of people place bets to pay off household bills.

Steve Roberts, ABC News Political Analyst joins Megan Lynch to talk about how elections are shaping up and if the war in Iran could impact which party comes out on top in certain areas.

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On June 9th, The St. Louis Public School Board voted to approve demolition of the Euclid School. Now, months later the building has begun collapsing in on itself last week, before demolition has begun. KMOX's Sean Malone goes in depth.

The Delmar Maker District took a direct hit from the May 2025 tornado. But Rachel King, Executive Director of MADE Makerspace says there's plenty of reason to celebrate.