SUMMARY: An E. coli outbreak linked to contaminated leafy greens has sickened over 115 people in St. Louis County and connected six other states. Many local cases are tied to events catered by Andre’s Banquets and Catering, though the company’s lettuce samples tested negative for E. coli. Investigations are ongoing to determine the outbreak’s source, with attorneys highlighting potential links to cattle feces contamination near lettuce fields. Thirteen people have been hospitalized, with severe health issues reported, including acute kidney failure. The St. Louis County Health Department has seen no new cases recently and believes they are nearing the investigation’s conclusion.

Many of the local cases were connected to a local caterer. The health department said all the cases have one thing in common: …

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SUMMARY: Tonight, Missouri executed Chris Collings for the 2007 rape and murder of 9-year-old Rowan Ford, a case that drew national attention. Collings, 49, was pronounced dead by lethal injection at 6:10 PM. He confessed to kidnapping, assaulting, and strangling Rowan. Controversially, her stepfather, David Spears, who reportedly admitted his involvement and led authorities to her body, received lesser charges and was released in 2015. While some law enforcement officials support the execution, organizations condemning the death penalty argue that it does not bring healing to Rowan’s family. Collings’ execution marks Missouri’s fourth of the year.

A Missouri man has been executed for sexually assaulting and killing a 9-year-old girl, then dumping her body in a sinkhole outside of town.

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SUMMARY: The Green Line project in St. Louis aims to enhance transportation options for residents along the Jefferson Avenue corridor, connecting historically underserved neighborhoods to job centers, medical services, and educational institutions. This initiative, driven by Bi-State Development and the city, will establish a transit corridor from Natural Bridge to Chippewa, promoting economic equity and community vibrancy. To gather public input, a series of interactive workshops will be hosted over three nights, allowing community voices to shape the project design. The Green Line complements the existing Red and Blue lines, focusing on north-south transit while addressing local needs and infrastructure.

Bi-State Development President and CEO Taulby Roach joins the morning show to talk about the series of interactive workshops that the organization will be sponsoring along with Metrolink’s Green Line open houses that residents can attend.

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