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Former deputy alleges St. Louis sheriff made him roll dice to keep his job
SUMMARY: Former St. Louis Sheriff’s Deputy Tony Kirchner is taking legal action after alleging that his fate within the department hinged on a roll of the dice. He released audio recordings purportedly of Sheriff Jack instructing him to roll a seven with golden dice, threatening the denial of his leave request otherwise. Kirchner managed to roll a seven on his second attempt, after which the sheriff reportedly accepted the outcome and left the room. These allegations follow reports of deputy misconduct, including an incident involving the jailing of a commissioner who tried to question an inmate linked to a reported rape. Kirchner, who claims he was terminated, plans to file a discrimination lawsuit.
St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery finds himself at the center of four scandals after less than two months on the job.
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Joe's Blog: Heat builds with Sunday rain chances (THU-8/7)
SUMMARY: Today starts mild with no early storms despite expectations. Increasing summer-like heat and humidity will bring highs in the upper 80s to mid-90s through Saturday, with heat indices reaching 100-105°F. South winds will rise to 20-30 mph, keeping mornings warmer. Storm chances return Sunday into early next week due to a weak front possibly bringing 1-3 inches of rain. If no rain occurs today, temperatures may peak near 96°F, potentially one of the cooler summer highs. The tropics are becoming more active but currently pose no US coastal threat. Enjoy the warm weekend ahead.
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STL County sees surge in whooping cough cases
SUMMARY: St. Louis County is experiencing a significant surge in whooping cough cases, with the CDC reporting double the number compared to last year. Public health officials attribute this rise to post-pandemic behaviors, as mask-wearing and staying home when sick declined, allowing respiratory illnesses to spread more easily. Whooping cough symptoms include severe coughing, especially worsening at night, which should prompt a visit to a healthcare provider. Parents are urged to vaccinate their children and emphasize good hygiene practices, like frequent handwashing and using hand sanitizer, to help prevent the spread as students return to school.
With the school year starting, parents are working to protect their children from viral infections through vaccination.
One of the viruses going around is pertussis—better known as whooping cough.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported double the number of cases this time last year, showing a surge in cases as early as the beginning of summer. The St. Louis County Department of Public Health also reported cases surging through the last few months.
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Kansas seeks death penalty in Wyandotte County deputy killing. Here’s how it works
SUMMARY: Shawn Harris faces capital murder charges for the July 26 shooting death of Wyandotte County Deputy Elijah Ming in Kansas City, Mo. The State of Kansas intends to seek the death penalty if Harris is convicted. Deputy Ming responded after a woman requested police help because Harris threatened her with a gun. Harris shot at the deputy and an officer, leading to a standoff before his surrender. Harris, with a lengthy criminal record, is held on \$2 million bond and represented by the Kansas Death Penalty Unit. Kansas reinstated the death penalty in 1994, but no executions have occurred since 1965.
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