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How St. Louis County’s Jail Population Dropped 22% Over The Course Of A Year Jul 30, 2019

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St. Louis County has significantly reduced its jail population over the past year, as Missouri Lawyers Weekly reported last month. Officials say the drop from an over-capacity total of 1,242 inmates in July 2018 down to 965 as of May 2019 has a lot to do with justice reform efforts that began in the wake of Ferguson protests. University of Missouri-St. Louis criminologist Beth Huebner has led research in collaboration with the county, its circuit court and service providers – an effort fueled by $4.5 million in grant funding from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. She talks with host Sarah Fenske about the progress she’s observed in the county system as well as aspects still in need of change.

As His Time In Office Winds Down, Bruce Franks Reflects On Being In The Political Spotlight Jul 30, 2019

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"St. Louis on the Air" host Sarah Fenske talks with State Rep. Bruce Franks Jr. ahead of his resignation from the Missouri House on July 31, capping off an unlikely political tenure that placed the Ferguson activist and rapper firmly into the political spotlight.

Meet: New 'St. Louis On The Air' Host Sarah Fenske Jul 29, 2019

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Sarah Fenkse is among the notable media leaders of St. Louis. She’s served as the editor-in-chief of the Riverfront Times for the past four years, reporting on various topics such as breaking news, business, arts and culture. She’ll now be heard on the airwaves as the new official host of "St. Louis on the Air" at St. Louis Public Radio.

Package Killer Cold Cases Remain Unsolved Nearly Three Decades Later Jul 29, 2019

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In the early 1990s, a man abducted and murdered at least three women from south St. Louis. This man is known as the package killer and the three murders remain cold cases nearly 30 years later. In this St. Louis on the Air segment, guest host Jonathan Ahl talks with Riverfront Times contributor Ryan Krull, who has investigated the details of these cold cases over the past year. Also joining the conversation are cold case detective Sgt. Joseph Burgoon and the stepsister of one of the women murdered by the package killer.

Sound Bites: The Art Of Salad Making, Plus Sauce’s Top 12 Picks Around Town Jul 26, 2019

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"St. Louis on the Air’s" latest Sound Bites segment with Sauce Magazine explores how salads are indeed culinary staples that can withstand the vegan trends of 2019 and beyond. St. Louis Public Radio’s Jeremy D. Goodwin talks about how the magazine compiled its list of the 12 best salads foodies should try in the St. Louis area with Sauce’s art director, Meera Nagarajan, and Kevin Willman, chef and owner of Farmhaus Restaurant.

Reporter’s Lawsuit, Filed Against City Of St. Louis In Wake Of Stockley Protests, Will Proceed Jul 26, 2019

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A federal judge on Tuesday ruled on the City of St. Louis’ motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a former St. Louis Post-Dispatch reporter. The decision went mostly in the reporter’s favor and allows the lawsuit to proceed. Now based in Washington state, journalist Mike Faulk filed the suit following a September 2017 protest related to the acquittal of former police officer Jason Stockley. Faulk was reporting on the protest when he alleges police officers unlawfully assaulted and arrested him. St. Louis Public Radio’s Jeremy D. Goodwin goes behind the headlines in this segment to talk with Faulk about where things stand.

Metro Transit Unveils Updated Plans For Bus System Overhaul This Fall Jul 25, 2019

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From the announcement of MetroBus service shifts coming this fall, to record-setting MetroLink ridership the day of the St. Louis Blues parade last month, to security challenges, the past year and a half has proved to be a pivotal time for Metro Transit. The developments have daily implications for area residents who depend on public transportation. Metro Transit’s executive director, Jessica Mefford-Miller, joins St. Louis Public Radio’s Jeremy D. Goodwin to provide an update on the latest changes to bus and train service in the region. She focuses on what’s in store with the Metro Reimagined plan set to launch later this year.

Legal Roundtable Talks 'Play Gloria' Ownership, U.S. Supreme Court Term, More Jul 25, 2019

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St. Louis Public Radio’s Jeremy D. Goodwin delves into a variety of recent local and national stories pertaining to the law.

Branson Mayor, Fire Chief Discuss Last Summer’s Duck Boat Tragedy, What's Next For Community Jul 23, 2019

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Last Friday marked the one-year anniversary of a tragic accident that killed 17 people near Branson, Missouri, one of the state’s biggest family vacation destinations. The drownings occurred when a Ride the Ducks boat capsized and sank on Table Rock Lake in neighboring Stone County. In this talk show segment, Branson Mayor Edd Akers and Fire Chief Ted Martin look back on the day of the tragedy and also discuss efforts to support victims and their families and bring healing to the Branson community.

St. Louis County Obscures Euthanasia Rate Via ‘Paperwork Magic’ Jul 23, 2019

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The St. Louis County Pet Adoption Center was once celebrated for lowering its euthanasia rate, but a recent audit found that the rate was only lowered after the shelter implemented the practice of labeling the “owner requested euthanasia” check box as simply “ORE” on animal surrender forms. In this episode of St. Louis on the Air, Jeremy D. Goodwin talks with Danny Wicentowski, who has been covering this story as a staff writer for the Riverfront Times.

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