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St. Louis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

St. Louis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

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Hosted by Corey with the Story, St. Louis News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in St. Louis with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the city. From downtown developments to regional updates, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across St. Louis. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and stories shaping the city—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, St. Louis News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news coverage in a quick, easy-to-digest format. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai© 2026 Politics & Government
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  • Kirkwood Electric’s $15M Spending Scandal | St. Louis News

    Kirkwood Electric’s $15M Spending Scandal | St. Louis News
    Jul 4 2026

    Kirkwood’s electric department is in deep financial trouble after blowing through a $15 million budget, forcing the city to bring in an outside firm to investigate. The mess stems from a rushed substation renovation that drained city reserves and diverted funds from other departments — a pattern eerily similar to financial mismanagement by former director Mark Petty, who was fired from Detroit over two decades ago for the same issues. Petty, now ousted from Kirkwood too, walked away with a $112,000 severance — initially called “retirement,” now confirmed as a termination. City council is pushing for a third-party audit, with the state auditor recommending a private firm for speed and clarity, at a cost of $250K–$300K. The city is still deciding between state and private audit routes — but one thing’s clear: they’re determined to fix this mess and prevent it from happening again.

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