During the special legislative session this week, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson called for lawmakers to allow the state's attorney general to intervene in local homicide cases. In this "St. Louis on the Air" interview, St. Louis Public Radio reporter Rachel Lippmann discusses the governor’s attempts to solve St. Louis’ crime problem. She also talks about the work of the federal agents who have been handling homicide cases in St. Louis for a few years and how Operation LeGend fits into that effort.

Michael Kinch is as eager as anyone for a COVID-19 vaccine. But the Washington University professor of biochemistry and molecular biophysics is worried about the potential implications of rushing through development and FDA approval, especially with so much political pressure in the mix.

Goats are cleaner, cheaper and more efficient than mowers and herbicides, and they may see more use in national forests.

Damon Bristo was arrested on July 22 on the suspicion of the sex trafficking of a child in the second degree. The opera company announced Tuesday that Bristo has resigned.

The St. Louis mayor and public safety director backed a plan last week to bring in 50 federal agents to reduce violent crime and fill a shortage of local police officers.

Many COVID-19 patients report both physical and psychological problems after leaving the hospital. Their experience is referred to as “post-intensive care syndrome.” Now a new University of Missouri-St. Louis psychosocial rehabilitation group aims to help adults age 50 and older as they deal with the syndrome and the overall recovery process. On Tuesday's "St. Louis on the Air," clinical geropsychologist Ann Steffen, a professor of psychological sciences at UMSL, described why such a group is necessary for those recovering from the virus.

Outlets that spur creativity can help draw people out of the mental staleness brought upon by recurring daily routines. Music is Brianna Brown’s saving grace. Her stage name is Be.Be, and the soul singer wants to spread awareness about music’s impact on mental health.

Clean Missouri backers won a statewide campaign in 2018 — and have been fighting against repeal ever since, a multifront battle that’s also included the court system and the Legislature. They explain where things stand on "St. Louis on the Air."

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra will cancel performances through the end of the year, a move prompted by the continued spread of the coronavirus.

In Missouri, 60,000 people on parole or probation are not allowed to vote.

The Missouri House is breaking up Gov. Mike Parson’s tough-on-crime package of special session legislation into one-subject bills.

The company behind the campaign to recall Spencer has been involved in airport privatization efforts but says it isn't about her opposition on the issue.