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Tuesday, June 9, 2020 - St. Louis Lifts Curfew Amid Police Scrutiny Jun 09, 2020

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St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson has lifted restrictions calling on people to stay inside from 9 at night to 6 in the morning. It had been in place for a week after a night of violence and looting. We also examine how the pandemic is affecting scientific research.

Monday, June 8, 2020 - Thousands Rally Against Police Brutality Jun 08, 2020

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A series of demonstrations against police brutality took place throughout the region over the weekend. The largest was Sunday afternoon in downtown St. Louis amid temperatures in the mid-90s. Also, The Muny will not produce shows in Forest Park this year. And many entrepreneurs are reshaping their businesses during the pandemic.

Friday, June 5, 2020 - George Floyd March Attracts More Than 1,000 Jun 05, 2020

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Hundreds marched through Brentwood and Richmond Heights last night in one of the largest protests in the St. Louis region since the death of George Floyd. Also, we examine the protest environment six years after the death of Michael Brown.

Thursday, June 4, 2020 - Blunt Calls For More Federal Oversight Of Police Jun 04, 2020

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Republican Senator Roy Blunt says the George Floyd protests throughout the country should prompt the federal government to resume examining police practices. His comments come as demonstrations in the St. Louis region continue, including two yesterday in St. Charles. Also, we attend a unique high school graduation ceremony during the pandemic.

Wednesday, June 3, 2020 – Ferguson Elects City’s First African American Mayor Jun 03, 2020

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Voters in Ferguson have chosen the community’s first African American mayor. Ella Jones also becomes the city’s initial female mayor. Also today, authorities are reporting a calm night on the region’s streets after this week’s violence following protests over the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota. And we explore why some people are buying homes during the pandemic.

Tuesday, June 2, 2020 - St. Louis Officers Shot As Peaceful Protests Turn Violent Jun 02, 2020

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Four St. Louis police officers are recovering after they were shot during overnight protests. Thousands took to area streets once again following last week's death of a black man while in police custody in Minneapolis. Also, as officials battle COVID-19, we examine the challenges of caring for people with disabilities during a pandemic.

Monday, June 1, 2020 - Protesters Ignore Curfew, While Officials Condemn Vandalism Jun 01, 2020

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St. Louis, Ferguson, Clayton, and Edwardsville are some of the local communities where protests occurred over the weekend following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Some of those demonstrations turned violent. Also, as the region continues to battle coronavirus, summer camps are scheduled to resume today in St. Louis city and county.

Friday, May 29, 2020 - More Businesses Are Reopening in Illinois May 29, 2020

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Many non-essential businesses in Illinois that have been shut down during the pandemic can open their doors today, Restrictions, including social distancing guidelines, will have to be followed. Also, we examine how the pandemic is changing next week's municipal election for Missouri voters, election officials, and candidates.

Thursday, May 28, 2020 - St. Louis Mayor Amends Title of City's Chief Health Officer May 28, 2020

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Questions about the qualifications of the top health official in St. Louis have prompted Mayor Lyda Krewson to announce a title change. Dr. Fred Echols is now the health department's acting director. Also, we'll examine how black business owners are dealing with the pandemic.

Wednesday, May 27, 2020 - Task Force Leader Warns Against Ignoring Social Distance Guidelines May 27, 2020

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The head of the St. Louis Metropolitan Pandemic Task Force says it would not be a surprise if there is an increase in the number of coronavirus cases following the partying over the holiday weekend at Lake of the Ozarks. Also, we’ll examine how the Metro Theater Company is adjusting to the pandemic.

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