Florissant Police Chief Karabas and Frontenac Fire Chief Trout
I talk with two of the area's law and fire enforcement officials about "Prop H" on the upcoming Nov. ballot. The proposition would create a new communication system that would make the St. Louis region safer.
Name:
Jim Doyle Birthdate:
January 15 How long have you lived in St. Louis?:
On and off for 30 years. How long have you been with KEZK?:
15 years How did you get started in radio?:
I was working on my Journalism degree at Bowling Green State University in Ohio and went to work for the two campus stations. It just snowballed from there!
St Louis Favorite Family Fun location:
We love hanging out in the U City Loop, Forest Park, or any of the parks in Brentwood, where we live. Favorite Wintertime event/activity:
We like to hike or sled and go skating at Steinberg Rink when the weather cooperates. Favorite Summertime event/activity:
Anything that involves a lawn chair, a body of water and a cold drink! Favorite Ballpark food:
Kosher dogs with the works. Favorite Restaurant:
Soulard's downtown, Modesto on the Hill and Nacho Mama's in Rock Hill.Soulard's downtown, Modesto on the Hill and Nacho Mama's in Rock Hill. Best Unkept Secret in St. Louis:
The fact that there are so many free attractions---the Zoo, the Art Museum, great hiking trails and bike paths. Things that could keep you busy for years and not cost you a cent.
Lifestyle On a weekend afternoon, you'll find me ...
Trying to catch up on my wife's Honey-do list. Do you own an HDTV yet?:
Yes, though I still can't figure out the three remotes. Favorite Music Groups/Music Artists:
We listen to everything in our house---rock and roll, classical, jazz and everything in-between. If you won a million dollars and had to spend it on yourself only, what’s the first thing you would buy?: A great bottle of Champagne
story of the day 10/10/08
OUR STORY OF THE DAY COMES FROM POLAND, WHERE A FED-UP PRIEST SAYS HE'S GOING ON STRIKE BECAUSE HIS PARISHIONERS DON'T LEAVE ENOUGH MONEY IN THE COLLECTION BASKET. FATHER PIOTR LENART SAYS HE'LL ALSO STOP TALKING DURING MASS UNTIL HE SEES COLLECTIONS GO UP. LAST SUNDAY HE SIMPLY STOOD IN SILENCE FOR 15 MINUTES IN FRONT OF THE CONGREGATION. LOYAL PARISHIONERS SAY THEY'LL KEEP ATTENDING SERVICES BUT THEY'LL MOSTLY SLEEP...AND THEY WON'T PUT ANY MORE CASH IN THE BASKET.
story of the day 10/7/08
AND YOU THOUGHT THE CURRENT RACE FOR THE WHITE HOUSE WAS GETTING UGLY? OUR STORY OF THE DAY TAKES US TO ATLANTA, GEORGIA, WHERE A LOCAL POLITICIAN HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH HIRING A VOODOO PRIESTESS TO PUT A SPELL ON HER OPPONENT. THE CHARGES STATE THAT COUNTY COMMISSIONER ANNETTE KESTING HIRED VOODOO PRIESTESS GEORGE ANN MILLS TO CAUSE COMMISSIONER-ELECT WOODY THOMPSON TO "CATCH CANCER" OR "HAVE A CAR ACCIDENT." THE VOODOO PRIESTESS WENT TO POLICE AFTER KESTING PAID HER WITH TWO BOUNCED CHECKS!
story of the day 10/3/08
OUR STORY OF THE DAY TAKES US TO HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND, WHERE A FAST FOOD CUSTOMER HAS BEEN SLAPPED WITH A $265 FINE FOR EATING TOO SLOWLY. POLICE REPORT THAT A WOMAN AND A FRIEND WENT TO THEIR LOCAL KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN AND ORDERED 14 PIECES OF CHICKEN, SIX BAGS OF FRIES AND A COUPLE OF LARGE COKES. THE PAIR THEN SPENT AN HOUR AND A HALF GORGING ON THEIR 5500 CALORIE MEAL. THAT APPARENTLY EXCEEDED THE PARKING LOT'S 75-MINUTE TIME LIMIT AND THE WOMAN WAS FINED.
SHE TOLD POLICE, "FAT CHANCE I'LL PAY THAT FINE!"
