{"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":"Wright City Park Vandalism Crisis | St. Louis News","slug":"wright-city-park-vandalism-crisis-st-louis-news","published_at":"2026-07-09T06:31:40+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/st-louis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7563237/wright-city-park-vandalism-crisis-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/d5e03bff7c339e6d","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/fabbed96-6618-4d73-a4bf-c69d2c6d680c.mp3","summary":"Wright City’s beloved Corwin S. Ruge Memorial Park is under siege—vandalism has escalated to the point of costing tens of thousands in repairs, with doors kicked in, toilets smashed, and a $10K rolling door just one of many bills piling up. Officials say the damage rivals the city’s entire budget surplus, forcing tough choices on where to allocate funds. Police haven’t made arrests yet but are urging the public to come forward—especially parents, who could face financial liability for their kids’ actions. This isn’t just about broken fixtures—it’s a wake-up call about respecting public spaces and the real cost of destruction. 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/d5e03bff7c339e6d","meta_description":"Wright City’s beloved Corwin S. Ruge Memorial Park is under siege—vandalism has escalated to the point of costing tens of thousands in repairs, with doors…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":103,"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/wright-city-park-vandalism-crisis-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/wright-city-park-vandalism-crisis-st-louis-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}