Missouri Absentee Voting Opens; Suspects Arrested in Student’s Killing

Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge’s broadcasts focused on Missouri’s newly opened in-person absentee voting and upcoming ballot questions, including Amendments 3 and 6, local tax proposals, and judicial retention elections. Guest Tom Estes discussed initiative petition reform and legislative supermajority rules, while the hosts urged listeners to consult official election guidance. Local coverage included the arrest of Willie and Taiya Herndon in connection with the fatal Interstate 170 shooting of 17-year-old Alyssa Wilson; segments also addressed an inmate escape and debate over St. Louis police leadership pay. Other discussions ranged from school security and federal investigations involving Representative Ilhan Omar to economic issues, sports, and a new horror novel.