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The Marc Cox Morning Show
September 11, 2019 - 9:05 am

LISTEN: Marc Cox explains why he says 'always remember' instead of 'never forget' on 9/11

(KFTK) - Listen to our Marc Cox explain where he thinks the country is 18 after the deadliest terrorist attack on U.S. soil in history. He sees fools everywhere that define evil as supporting border security or vetting foreign nationals from countries that breed terrorism. For the ones that...
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The Marc Cox Morning Show
September 11, 2019 - 6:19 am

Callers share their stories of heroism as we remember 9/11 attacks

(KFTK) - A few of our incredible callers share their stories of heroism in the wake of tragedy. Thank you for your service. RELATED : PICS: US to commemorate 9/11 as its aftermath extends and evolves Genevieve Wood was in D.C. She drove past the Pentagon less than an hour before the attacks began...
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Associated Press
September 10, 2019 - 4:33 pm

Wash U grant aimed at stopping spread of HIV

The $3.9 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will be used to establish a regional resource center for HIV prevention efforts in 12 Midwestern states.
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Associated Press
September 10, 2019 - 3:26 pm

Illinois conducts surveys on crime against LGBTQ individuals

A state agency is seeking information on topics including victims’ experiences and the need for services.
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Galesburg Police Department
Digital Content Producer
September 10, 2019 - 1:39 pm

WANTED: Illinois police seek 'Breaking Bad' character look-alike

GALESBURG, Ill. (KFTK) — "He is the one who knocks." That's what one Facebook user commented on a mugshot of a man posted by the Galesburg Police Department . Many are noting the bald and goateed 50-year-old resembles Bryan Cranston's character in the AMC crime-thriller "Breaking Bad," Walter White...
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The Marc Cox Morning Show
September 10, 2019 - 8:50 am

LISTEN: Governor Mike Parson says he’ll gladly put “boots on the ground” to combat violence in St. Louis

(KFTK) - Governor Parson announced his bid for re-election to an excited crowd in Missouri. The Governor joins the show to discuss the growth the state of Missouri has experienced since his time in office. He believes we’re continuing to move in the right direction. Related: Missouri GOP Gov...
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Digital Content Producer
September 09, 2019 - 3:26 pm

Wash U ranks among Top 20 colleges in U.S., study reveals

The report listed Webster University at No. 17 in the category of Regional Universities Midwest.
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Associated Press
September 09, 2019 - 2:34 pm

Former police chief’s daughter sues over jail medical care

She’s the daughter of former chief Joe Mokwa.
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Digital Content Producer
September 09, 2019 - 12:15 pm

Friday the 13th full moon marks rare occasion

(KFTK) — The first Friday the 13th of 2019 is today, and eerily enough, it also marks the Harvest Moon — the closest full moon to the autumnal equinox (Sept. 23), according to the Farmers’ Almanac . The full moon landing on Friday the 13th happens roughly once every 20 years. The last one appeared...
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Associated Press
September 09, 2019 - 11:56 am

Concerns raised after robberies near Washington University

Four robberies have been reported since Saturday, including three within about 15 minutes of each other Saturday night.
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