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Kia Boyz are fast. St. Louisans are furious.

2 years 10 months ago
“Kia Boyz” are trending on social media, and that trend has hit St. Louis’ streets. Sgt. Tracy Panus of St. Louis County Police Department joins St. Louis on the Air to provide an update on the official response to the rash of thefts targeting Kia and Hyundai cars. She also shares advice on what motorists can do to protect their property.

To defend its animal shelter, St. Louis County tried to silence its critics

2 years 10 months ago
This summer, St. Louis County tried to obtain a “gag order” against a lawyer suing its animal shelter. That attorney, Mark Pedroli, discusses his lawsuits against the shelter — and why the county sought to silence him. We also hear from Mandy Zatorski, who was fired from her manager position at the shelter in 2020. Zatorski argues that the shelter hasn’t improved since then, and cautions that privatizing the shelter could only cover up the problems instead of solving them.

Inclusive Welcome Receptions Build Community for all at SIUE

2 years 10 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Inclusive Excellence, Education and Development Hub (The Hub) and the Kimmel Student Involvement Center hosted a series of special receptions throughout the week, welcoming and celebrating the various identity groups of incoming students. Students that identify as Hispanic/Latinx, Asian American, Pacific Islander, LGBTQIA+, or Black were invited to the student welcome receptions. And while the receptions were tailored for the specific identity groups, all students were welcome to attend. “The welcome events give students the opportunity to meet and engage with one another in a purposefully inclusive environment,” said Lindy Wagner, assistant vice chancellor for Inclusive Excellence, Education and Development. “The goal for these events is for students from various identity groups to feel seen and know that the university and surrounding communities have resources for them.” Each welcome event include

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Simply The Best: Alton Woman Captures First In Opening Act Contest Quarterfinals, Moves To Semis

2 years 10 months ago
ALTON - Sensational Alton singer IV4 captured first place in the Opening Act Contest quarterfinals and now heads to the semifinals that start voting today, September 2, and run to September 8. The winner in the semifinals advances to the finals where votes begin Sept. 9. IV4 was beyond excited to capture first place in the Opening Act quarterfinals. She was doing a sound check in the last hour when she was notified of the win. IV4 and her mother, Katrina Sorenson, said people were voting like crazy on the last day. "In the last hour alone, the lead changed position 20 times," they said. "I am very excited to win and compete in the semifinals." The Alton High School grad has signed a contract with Warner Music and her first project "Get rich and cry trying," has been released. She moved to Los Angeles to pursue her career dreams as a professional singer. Katrina, her mom, said they were so thankful for the votes they received around the Alton area and IV4's personal fan base.

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