This was a very fun story to report on and I'm looking forward to the concert tonight and future concerts the fanfares are performed at University of Missouri–St. Louis Photos by Tristen Rouse stlpr.org/arts/2023-10-1…

News: Navigator CO2 has moved to withdraw its application to construct and operate a pipeline that would carry carbon emissions to sequestration sites in Christian and Montgomery counties, saying it "has elected to reassess the route and other aspects" of the project.

I loved Jim’s writing and this wonderful piece about his life. Well done, Steve.

About a year ago, we asked St. Louis transplants what info would have made their lives easier when they arrived and got 300+ responses. Today, St. Louis Public Radio launched the STL Welcome Kit, a guide to the history, culture and ins and outs of St. Louis. stlpr.org/stl-welcome-kit

Chicago police officers with ties to extremist Oath Keepers have troubling complaints — but stay on the force, a joint investigation by WBEZ, the Chicago Sun-Times, and the OCCRP has found. trib.al/rayTlld

New on St. Louis Public Radio: EPA appointed a coordinator Tuesday to address chronic sewage and flooding problems in Cahokia Heights. The position will oversee the fed's response to the town's long standing woes. EPA also took similar action in Flint, Michigan. stlpr.org/health-science…

Have NEVER seen this on Capitol Hill: While talking to Rep. Tim Burchett Press Office after the GOP conference meeting, former Kevin McCarthy walked by with his detail and McCarthy shoved Burchett. Burchett lunged towards me. I thought it was a joke, it was not. And a chase ensued...

Last night on The Middle, the queen of tech journalism Kara Swisher argued humans have a moral imperative to teach AI how to behave because AI mirrors human behavior. Miss last night's episode on artificial intelligence? Subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. #AI

U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski of IL-13 — a former Biden administration staffer — reacts to Joe Biden dropping out of the presidential race:

Could President Joe Biden’s historic decision to end his reelection campaign put Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s political future on a possible track toward the presidential ticket in November? stlpr.org/government-pol…

Police officer Travis Brown remains in critical condition after being seriously injured during a Friday night protest outside Ferguson police department headquarters. Brian Moline reports: stlpr.org/law-order/2024…

Record-breaking rainfall is causing flash flooding in St. Louis on #ElectionDay "We are having these extreme rainfall events happening more frequently, and they will continue to increase in frequency.” stlpr.org/news-briefs/20…

An Israeli official tells NPR that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu chose to fire Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on U.S. elections day to prevent the Biden administration from being able to mount an effective protest while it is busy with the elections.

A deluge of downpours and some power outages can't stop STL City Board Of Election Commissioners and @stlouiscovotes residents from taking to the polls. More soon from #ElectionDay from the St. Louis Public Radio team at stlpr.org.

One voter tells me she felt like "a wet rat" trying to vote this morning in #StLouis. I can agree I feel the same so far during today's #ElectionDay. #stlwx Photos: Brian Munoz / St. Louis Public Radio

ICYMI: Democrat Nikki Budzinski beats Republican challenger Loyd for Congress in Illinois’ 13th Congressional District, according to a call from the Associated Press. St. Louis Public Radio

Missouri's Parenthood Parenthood is suing to strike down the state's abortion ban following the passing of Amendment 3 — enshrining abortion rights in the state constitution. Jane Rosenbaum reports: stlpr.org/government-pol…

Applications for new permits required for short-term rental operators are now open. Operators of short-term rentals in the city of St. Louis have until May 6 to get a permit, or risk losing their ability to host guests. stlpr.org/news-briefs/20…