{"podcast":{"title":"St. Louis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"st-louis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7563237","podcast_index_feed_id":7563237,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-st-louis-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-st-louis-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1208,"summary":"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","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T14:22:34.963884+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/st-louis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7563237"},"episode":{"title":"Schools Seek Ballot Approval for Budget Fixes | St. Louis News","slug":"schools-seek-ballot-approval-for-budget-fixes-st-louis-news","published_at":"2026-07-30T10:10:13+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/st-louis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7563237/schools-seek-ballot-approval-for-budget-fixes-st-louis-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/st-louis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7563237","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/7d268b6d65e9fb9a","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/2e10e003-fc5a-4053-aa31-240d55029990.mp3","summary":"Two Missouri school districts are asking voters to approve major financial measures to survive budget shortfalls and upgrade facilities—without raising taxes. Hazelwood seeks to reallocate tax dollars to cover daily operations like staff and transportation, while Wentzville plans to borrow $185 million for safety tech, building renovations, and emergency preparedness. Both face funding gaps from state cuts and property tax freezes, with Wentzville also grappling with rising student numbers. Voters will decide whether to prioritize stability and safety for their children’s schools. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7d268b6d65e9fb9a","meta_description":"Two Missouri school districts are asking voters to approve major financial measures to survive budget shortfalls and upgrade facilities—without raising ta…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":101,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/st-louis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7563237/episodes/schools-seek-ballot-approval-for-budget-fixes-st-louis-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/st-louis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7563237/schools-seek-ballot-approval-for-budget-fixes-st-louis-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}