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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 12h

A secret burner phone and a misreported number of firearms land St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery in jail.

Prosecutors said there wasn’t a way to effectively monitor Montgomery’s communications while he was on bond.

Secret burner phone lands St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery in jail

Prosecutors said there wasn’t a way to effectively monitor Alfred Montgomery’s communications while he was on bond, and the judge agreed that the alleged burner phone was a step too far.

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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 18h

St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery is heading to jail after a judge ruled the sheriff violated his bond.

Montgomery was indicted on several violations of his federal release conditions.

St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery heads to jail after violating his bond

A judge has ordered the sheriff to jail after finding he violated the terms of his bond — the latest development in a string of controversies and lawsuits over the past 10 months.

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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 22h

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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 1d

Rejecting calls for mercy from opponents of the death penalty, Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe announced Monday that Lance Shockley’s execution will be carried out as planned at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Kehoe denies clemency for Lance Shockley, setting first execution as Missouri governor

Missouri law allowed a judge to sentence Shockley to death after a jury deadlocked and couldn’t decide on the punishment.

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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 22h

The ongoing union workers strike may damage Boeing's reputation.

WashU Professor and labor expert Jake Rosenfeld explains why in this @stlonair.bsky.social episode:

Boeing’s strike response more aggressive in St. Louis than Seattle, labor expert says

A U.S. military official said deliveries of Boeing F-15EX aircraft are being delayed by the ongoing strike in St. Louis, but further negotiations have still not been scheduled.

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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 1d

Rejecting calls for mercy from opponents of the death penalty, Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe announced Monday that Lance Shockley’s execution will be carried out as planned at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Kehoe denies clemency for Lance Shockley, setting first execution as Missouri governor

Missouri law allowed a judge to sentence Shockley to death after a jury deadlocked and couldn’t decide on the punishment.

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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 1d

Around 50 people gathered Sunday night outside the Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center to mourn Leo Cruz-Silva, a 34-year-old Mexican immigrant who died while detained by ICE last week.

Here are some of their thoughts:

‘Something has to be done’: Vigil marks loss of Missouri man who died in ICE custody

About 50 people gathered to mourn Leo Cruz-Silva, who died by suicide in a jail in Ste. Genevieve on ICE’s watch last week.

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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 1d

⚜️ This Saturday from 1-4, come learn more about #stl at a street festival built for the new to the Lou!

• Join local groups — make friends & build connections;
• Discover neighborhood resources, community groups & summer programs;
• Enjoy live music, food, face painters, games & drone demos!

STL Welcome Party

Join us Saturday, Oct. 18, from 1-4 p.m., for the STL Welcome Party, a resource fair for residents new to the St. Louis metro area, and a great way to learn more about the St. Louis community. The…

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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 1d

Missourians on the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program would no longer be able to use it to buy certain products, including candy and soda, under a proposed change.

Soda, candy and desserts banned under proposed new Missouri food aid changes

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe’s office submitted a waiver to the U.S. Department of Agriculture in late September to change the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The Missouri Department of...

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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 1d

As pushback grows over a potential data center project in Midtown St. Louis, residents say they worry about the development’s environmental impact and if it would cause their electricity bills to rise.

Concern over Armory data center draws over 200 St. Louisans to community-led town hall

As pushback grows over a potential data center project in Midtown St. Louis, residents say they worry about the development’s environmental impact and if it would cause their electricity bills to rise...

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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 1d

A new report from St. Louis University researchers found that many Black teachers in Missouri faced employment termination or other forms of classroom displacement as a result of integration between 1954 and 1970.

Report: Missouri lost thousands of Black teachers after integration, and the issue persists

A new report from St. Louis University researchers found that many Black teachers in Missouri faced employment termination or other forms of classroom displacement as a result of integration between 1...

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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 1d

Missouri has joined over 30 states in banning or limiting the use of cell phones in schools this year.

STLPR Education Reporter Hiba Ahmad worked with student journalists at Rockwood Summit High School to learn how one school has been navigating the transition:

St. Louis-area students turn to notes, cards after cell phones banned in Missouri schools

Students, teachers and administrators are learning to adapt this school year after Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed legislation in July that restricted the use of electronic personal devices during...

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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 1d

The St. Louis Zoo has built a new home for its latest resident — its first Komodo dragon in 12 years.

Say hi to Charlie, the St. Louis Zoo’s first Komodo dragon in 12 years

Charlie, named after former zoo director Charles H. Hoessle, was adopted from the Bronx Zoo. The St. Louis Zoo has built out a new section of its herpetarium to house him.

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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 3d

Kevin “Kevy Kev” Russell died this week after he was hospitalized with a fever, according to a post on KBDZ 93.1’s Facebook page.

Perryville radio DJ ‘Kevy Kev’ dies after contracting West Nile virus

A Perryville radio personality has died after apparently contracting the West Nile virus, according to employees at the station where he worked.

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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 4d

St. Louis Blues fans from across the region gathered with their friends and family to enjoy opening day celebrations at Union Station on Thursday.

Here are some of their stories:

Photos: Blues hockey fans celebrate season opener with optimism

Hundreds of people gathered at Union Station in Midtown to celebrate the start of the 2025-2026 St. Louis Blues hockey season.

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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 4d

Alfred Montgomery is still sheriff in St. Louis — at least for now.

A St. Louis circuit judge today denied another motion from the Missouri Attorney General to have Montgomery immediately removed from his position:

St. Louis sheriff survives 3rd removal attempt after landing 5 federal charges

The judge's decision came the day after Sheriff Alfred Montgomery was indicted on five federal felony charges.

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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 4d

“Soul on Fire” tells the story of St. Louisan John O’Leary, who survived burns over 90% of his body at age 9.

Now, his journey is headed to the silver screen. It's the first major film shot in St. Louis since 2009.

In 'Soul on Fire,' John O'Leary takes St. Louis and his story of survival to the big screen

John O’Leary came home to St. Louis in order to tell his life story. “Soul on Fire,” a new film that follows O’Leary’s life, premieres Friday in theaters nationwide.

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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 4d

St. Louis residents raised alarms over electricity rates, water use and lack of transparency during the first town hall on a proposed data center in the Armory.

Developers say the project could bring jobs and tax revenue, but many remain unconvinced.

Consultants met with complaints during first town hall on Armory data center proposal

Concerned St. Louis residents made their thoughts known about a proposed $1.5 billion data center project that developers hope to build on the premises of the shuttered Armory building in Midtown.

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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 4d

U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski of Illinois says some of her constituents will pay double for health insurance if Congress doesn’t vote to extend a subsidy program that helps pay for premiums.

The issue is at the heart of the federal government shutdown.
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Rep. Budzinski of Illinois says some health insurance premiums will double if Congress doesn’t act

Democrats in Congress have held off voting on a spending bill unless legislators agree to again approve the tax credits for people who buy insurance on healthcare.gov.

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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 4d

Missouri health officials say West Nile virus is spreading more than usual this year.

So far in 2025, state health workers have reported 16 human cases of the virus, which is spread through mosquito bites.

Missouri officials warn of increased West Nile virus activity this year

Missouri health officials say West Nile virus is spreading more than usual this year.

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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 5d

St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery has been indicted on five federal felony charges, which include four witness retaliation charges and one for witness tampering.

St. Louis sheriff indicted on 5 federal felony charges

The sheriff was charged with witness retaliation and witness tampering.

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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 5d

St. Louis’ autistic community strongly rebukes Trump’s characterization of autism as a “horrible crisis."

"They always either want to blame the parent or blame circumstances that caused it or try to cure it, not realizing that we … don't need a cure."

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St. Louis’ autistic community rebukes Trump’s characterization of condition

Autistic St. Louisans and parents of autistic children said President Trump harmed efforts to remove the stigma attached to the disorder.

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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 5d

A new book, “Spooky America: The Ghostly Tales of St. Charles,” guides young readers through the city’s haunted history.

Author Nicki Jacobsmeyer joined @stlonair.bsky.social to talk about her fourth book and the most haunted locations in St. Charles.

‘Spooky America’ takes young readers on a haunted tour of St. Charles

Nicki Jacobsmeyer’s fourth book combines Halloween and history for an adventure through downtown St. Charles.

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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 5d

The Quincy and Fort Leonard Wood airports say they’ll continue operating despite the federal shutdown.

The suspension of funding comes at a time when the airport in Quincy is switching from Southern Airways Express to Contour Airlines.

Quincy and Fort Leonard Wood airports will continue operating despite government shutdown

The airlines serving regional airports without other air service options receive federal grants that will be suspended starting Sunday.

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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · 5d

The St. Louis Blues open their season Thursday at Enterprise Center. 🏒

After last year’s midseason turnaround under coach Jim Montgomery, the team’s looking to keep that momentum going.

Blues start season hoping to build on second-half success last year

This year marks head coach Jim Montgomery’s first full season at the helm after he turned the team's fortunes last year and made the playoffs.

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