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A Missouri woman has been arrested after allegedly giving her 14-year-old daughter a pill containing fentanyl, leading to the teenager's fatal overdose. Jacquelyn R. Powers, 35, was taken into custody last week and now faces charges of first-degree endangering the welfare of a child, resulting in death, according to court records. Court documents identify the victim as "VT," though several media outlets have reported that Powers is the mother of the deceased girl. Authorities have not officially confirmed the nature of their relationship. According to the criminal complaint filed in St. Louis County Circuit Court, prosecutors allege that last month, Powers "knowingly acted in a manner that created a substantial risk to the life" of the teenager by providing her with a pill believed to contain fentanyl. The Overland Police Department's probable cause affidavit sheds light on the events leading to the child's death. On October 3, 2024, the 14-year-old complained to Powers about a toothache. Powers allegedly gave her a pill from her drawer, which she told investigators she believed was oxycodone from a past surgery. Roughly 10 hours after taking the pill, the teen was found dead. A subsequent autopsy confirmed fentanyl as the cause of death, with no trace of oxycodone in her system. Powers reportedly admitted to police that she had previously traded her prescribed oxycodone for pills her mother had purchased on the street. She claimed she had kept these pills in a drawer as a means of "protecting" her mother from potentially dangerous street drugs. When authorities executed a search warrant at Powers' residence on the 9500 block of Echo Lane in St. Louis, they reportedly found additional street drugs and other minors in the home. “This is tragic,” Overland Police Department Captain Jim Morgan told local Fox affiliate KTVI. “This shouldn't happen. She's 14 and had a lot of years to look forward to.” Powers is being held in the St. Louis County Jail on a $150,000 cash-only bond. She is scheduled for a bond hearing on November 19 and a preliminary hearing on December 11.  Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

A Missouri woman has been arrested after allegedly giving her 14-year-old daughter a pill containing fentanyl, leading to the teenager's fatal overdose. Jacquelyn R. Powers, 35, was taken into custody last week and now faces charges of first-degree endangering the welfare of a child, resulting in death, according to court records. Court documents identify the victim as "VT," though several media outlets have reported that Powers is the mother of the deceased girl. Authorities have not officially confirmed the nature of their relationship. According to the criminal complaint filed in St. Louis County Circuit Court, prosecutors allege that last month, Powers "knowingly acted in a manner that created a substantial risk to the life" of the teenager by providing her with a pill believed to contain fentanyl. The Overland Police Department's probable cause affidavit sheds light on the events leading to the child's death. On October 3, 2024, the 14-year-old complained to Powers about a toothache. Powers allegedly gave her a pill from her drawer, which she told investigators she believed was oxycodone from a past surgery. Roughly 10 hours after taking the pill, the teen was found dead. A subsequent autopsy confirmed fentanyl as the cause of death, with no trace of oxycodone in her system. Powers reportedly admitted to police that she had previously traded her prescribed oxycodone for pills her mother had purchased on the street. She claimed she had kept these pills in a drawer as a means of "protecting" her mother from potentially dangerous street drugs. When authorities executed a search warrant at Powers' residence on the 9500 block of Echo Lane in St. Louis, they reportedly found additional street drugs and other minors in the home. “This is tragic,” Overland Police Department Captain Jim Morgan told local Fox affiliate KTVI. “This shouldn't happen. She's 14 and had a lot of years to look forward to.” Powers is being held in the St. Louis County Jail on a $150,000 cash-only bond. She is scheduled for a bond hearing on November 19 and a preliminary hearing on December 11.  Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

Travis Freeman became a self-made millionaire in his 20s and experienced food stamps as a child. As a financial planner to entrepreneurs and executives, Travis invested in private businesses while scaling his own. He's the author of The Fortune of Youth and a frequent guest on Fox news KTVI. Travis and his wife, Marina, enjoy philanthropy focused on helping first-generation students afford college. Listen to this insightful RIA episode with Travis Freeman about cultivating financial habits for lasting success. Here is what to expect on this week's show: - How young people need to learn about wealth-building strategies even if they don't come from a wealthy background. - Why time is a critical factor in wealth accumulation and financial success. - How many young professionals should spend less and save more. - Why you should teach your children about financial management. - How making smart financial decisions early in your career leads to long-term benefits. Connect with Travis: Links Mentioned: growthinfo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 police officer. … The embattled chief of the St. Louis City Jail has been on leave for more than 10 days, but city officials won't say why or for how long. … Democrat presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris visits the U.S. southern border in Arizona. Does it help or hurt her campaign? … A new report on the July attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump paints a wretched picture of the U.S. Secret Service. … Our quote of the week is from the former superintendent of St. Louis Public Schools, fired after just one year on the job.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.

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.

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.

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 Republicans in Congress sound the alarm about unreliable mail service from the USPS as mail-in absentee ballots are about to be sent out to voters. ...The Jefferson County Port Authority takes ownership of a port in Herculaneum that could eventually lead to revolutionary shipping container vessels ferrying cargo from the Panama Canal into the heart of Missouri with access to much of the nation's interior. ...The fallout continues from the Trump/Harris presidential debate. ...Former first lady Melania Trump says “there's more to the story” of the attempted assassination of her husband, the former president, with little information being released about the shooter's motive and the lack of security around Donald Trump at the Pennsylvania rally where he was shot two months ago. ...Our quote of the week was from the Anti-Defamation League regarding a graffiti mural depicting a Palestinian holding a grenade launcher in front of the word “GAZA.” It was painted on the flood wall south of the Gateway Arch during the “Paint Louis” graffiti event. ...Miami Dolphins star wide receiver, Tyreek Hill, is calling for a Miami-Dade police officer to be fired after the release of police bodycam video showing the officer taking Hill to the ground twice during a traffic stop as Hill was driving to the stadium for last week's game.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.

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/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 an anesthesiologist. He says he's received none of that money. … St. Louis County Councilman Dennis Hancock is removed from office under court order for trying to hire his stepdaughter as a legislative aide in violation of the state constitution. A judge later reinstated him. Hancock says the hire was never officially approved, she received no pay, and that he regrets the mistake. … Former U.S. Senator from Missouri John Danforth, a Republican, endorses third-party candidate Jared Young in the current U.S. Senate race over incumbent and fellow Republican Josh Hawley. … New SLU/YouGov polling shows a measure to reinstate abortion rights in Missouri has 52% support and 34% opposition. It also shows all Republican candidates for statewide office enjoy double digit leads. … Vice President Kamala Harris, now the Democratic nominee for president, finally sits down for an interview and says though her positions on key policies have changed, her values have not. … Former President Donald Trump says he favors mandated insurance coverage for IVF but does not favor a ban on abortions after just 6 weeks. … A Cole County judge rules a proposal to allow a new casino on the Osage River near the Lake of the Ozarks should go before voters on the November ballot. … Our quote of the week was from Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein, who lambasted what she called the “anti-Democratic Party” for its efforts to keep her off the Wisconsin ballot for November. A judge ruled she will indeed be on the ballot. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.

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-sell-my-info.

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-info.

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.

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.

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 "the United Seats of America." He says watching the Cardinals, side-by-side at Busch Stadium, could help Republicans and Democrats douse political hostility. …As the DNC wound down, former President Donald Trump and Senator J.D. Vance doubled down on the border crisis. Trump visited a border wall in Arizona as his running mate went to a border policy event in Georgia. …Robert Kennedy Jr. is no longer a presidential candidate and is now on Team Trump. So, what's in store for him? …And our quote of the week is from Governor Mike Parson, who says fellow Republican Jay Ashcroft's "hurt feelings" are hurting Missouri kids.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 would enshrine abortion rights up to nearly six months of pregnancy. … The issue of legalized sports betting has officially been certified by the Missouri Secretary of State to appear on ballots in November. If it passes, the state will capture tens of millions of dollars in yearly revenue from gambling taxes. … Activist Keith Rose of St. Louis withdrew as an alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention in Chicago after being charged with felony property damage during a protest at the Ferguson Police Department. A responding officer later suffered a critical brain injury after knocked over by a different protester. … After three years of record inflation during her vice presidency Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris unveils a new economic plan featuring a ban on price-gouging, and $25,000 down payment assistance for first-time home buyers. However, even certain Democrat allies say that may do more harm than good. … Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has drawn heavy criticism, even from his supporters, for repeatedly rambling “off message” and straying from key issues during campaign events. … St. Louis Public Schools begins the new school year with a transportation crisis with no school bus service for nearly half of the district's students. Thousands of students will use using public transit, even cabs, to get school. …Our quote of the week was from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, as President Joe Biden officially designated the site of the 1908 race riots in Springfield as a national monument.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.

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://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.

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.

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 on the ballots. …Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, picks a running mate. …New police body-cam footage from the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump last month, and news about a second assassination plot against him. … Our Quote of the Week is from a candidate for president who says he keeps “roadkill" in his freezer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.

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.

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.

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#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Columbia and beyond. ... We'll get into both the Republican and Democratic primaries in the race to succeed Missouri Governor Mike Parson. ...Attorney General Andrew Bailey is running against attorney Will Scharf, a member of Trump's legal team. Neither man has been elected to the office. Bailey was appointed to the post after his predecessor, Eric Schmitt, was elected to the U.S. Senate. While Scharf has worked for the Trump legal team, the former president has endorsed both candidates. Bailey leads in late polls but nearly 30% of voters are undecided. ...Our quote of the week comes from the former president himself, as Donald Trump appears to be hedging his bets in the Missouri governor's race. ...Plus, we'll have predictions from John and Michael, along with the weird and wacky of the campaign season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.

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.

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 J.B. Pritzker is among the names on the shortlist to be Harris' running mate. ...The superintendent of St. Louis Public Schools goes on a spending spree and gets fired just a year after she was hired. ...More is coming to light about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, pointing to an inexplicable security failure at a Trump rally. ...A St. Louis Cardinals home run celebration gets blasted nationally as an homage to Donald Trump. ...Our Quote of the Week is from Republican vice-presidential nominee, Senator J.D. Vance. A three-year-old comment has resurfaced, causing problems for the former president and the GOP.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

St. Louis Congresswoman Cori Bush and her chief rival in the upcoming Aug. 6 Democrat primary, St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell, clashed at an UMSL candidate's forum this past week. This weekend, Bush is doubling down on her credentials as a member of Congress's progressive-left “Squad,” by inviting Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts to campaign with her this weekend, as Bell opens up a commanding lead in fundraising and polls. … In an exclusive interview with FOX 2 News, Republican Missouri Governor Mike Parson reveals his endorsements for key races in the upcoming GOP primary. … The St. Louis City Public School Board halts new hiring and is reviewing recent hires by Supt. Dr. Keisha Scarlett, after Scarlett's most recent hire: a new, high-paid communications director who posted on social media that she would not be moving to St. Louis full time after taking the job. … A judge has halted St. Louis's guaranteed basic income program, supported by the city's mayor and aldermen. Opponents argued the program, which sends $500 monthly to more than 500 low-income families, violates laws against public money being given to private citizens. … It was an up week for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump after he narrowly survived an assassination attempt and rolled through a boisterous Republican National convention, and another down week for President Joe Biden, who's tested positive for Covid and dealing with more than 30 members of Congress no calling on him to exit the presidential race. (Note: This segment was recorded before President Biden withdrew his candidacy.) … U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt of St. Louis County has grown into a very prominent role nationally in the Republican Party as a confidant of Donald Trump. Schmitt is said to be a potential Trump cabinet pick for U.S. Attorney General should Mr. Trump win election in November. … Our quote of the week was from the federal judge in Florida who just threw out what's thought to be the strongest criminal case against Donald Trump: the Florida classified documents case. …Even with historic budget surpluses in the billions of dollars, Parson has slashed $1 billion from the budget approved by the state legislature.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Violence and chaos reached a new low on the Fourth of July in Downtown St. Louis, with seven people shot or wounded by gunfire, property damage to downtown buildings, and rampant fighting using fireworks as weapons. Frightened visitors noted a glaring lack of police presence. As of this episode's recording, no arrests had been made. They have no information yet on arrests/citations for fireworks offenses. …The state of Missouri is pulling nearly 600 jobs out of downtown St. Louis and selling its two downtown office buildings, including the historic Wainwright Building. …Even with historic budget surpluses in the billions of dollars, Missouri Governor Mike Parson cut $1 billion from the state legislature's approved budget. …St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones endorsed Congresswoman Cori Bush in Bush's campaign for a third term. National pundits say Bush, a member of the so-called far left progressive “Squad,” is in danger of losing the August 6 primary to fellow progressive Democrat, St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell. …In his first interview since his awful debate performance, President Joe Biden says only the “Lord Almighty” can get him to drop his re-election bid, as more Democrats call for him to get out of the race. …Our quote of the week was from Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who decried the recent 6-3 ruling that U.S. presidents are largely immune from criminal prosecution for official acts while in office. …Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is suing New York to get the partial gag order against former President Donald Trump lifted. Bailey faces a stiff challenge in another hot primary race. Trump attorney Will Scharf is looking to unseat Bailey, who was appointed to the position by Governor Parson, after former Attorney General Eric Schmitt was elected to the U.S. Senate. The primary is now 30 days away.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The end of The Squad” in Congress? Our quote of the week was from Congresswoman Cori Bush, after her Squad ally, Congressman Jamaal Bowman, lost his primary race. She is seen as vulnerable in her August primary race against St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell. … There is landslide winner in the red-hot Republican primary race for Missouri governor, when it comes to PAC fundraising. A PAC for Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe has raised more than double the amount raised for PACs supporting Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft and State Senator Bill Eigel combined. … Florissant State Rep. Gretchen Bangert has filed a federal complaint against fellow Democrat, St. Louis County Executive Sam Page. She says Page has repeatedly offered her a job in his administration to keep her from running against an ally of his in a County Council race. … Missouri Governor Mike Parson says he's working a plan to keep the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals from leaving the state to play in new stadiums across the border in Kansas. … The impact of President Joe Biden's awful debate performance against former President Donald Trump – should the president end his campaign in favor of another Democrat candidate and who might that other candidate be? … The U.S. Supreme Court handed down multiple big rulings this past week with perhaps the biggest of all coming Monday: a decision on for President Trump's claim of immunity from prosecution for alleged election interference and his role in the January 6, 2021, riots at the U.S. Capitol. … The owner of acclaimed St. Louis restaurant, Bulrush, closes his doors, citing hateful policies in Missouri against the LGBTQ community. …See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There's big news about Missouri's Republican primary for governor, which is a little over six weeks away on August 6. Our exclusive, new statewide poll tracks Missouri candidates and issues, from the GOP governor's race to abortion access and sports betting. … Trash-ridden St. Louis looks to hire the homeless to help clean up the city. … Democrats say video clips of President Joe Biden wandering around and slurring his words are "cheap fakes." But are they? … Our quote of the week is from the U.S. Surgeon General, who says social media platforms should have warning labels just like cigarettes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Missouri Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick essentially put out an APB for Kim Gardner. After months of delays, the former St. Louis Circuit Attorney finally surfaced and met with Fitzpatrick. … No tickets for expired temp tags in St. Louis; how about a loan instead? … Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey goes to Washington to blast Trump prosecutor Alvin Bragg. … Our quote of the week is from the Supreme Court ruling upholding access to abortion medication, mifepristone.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.