The top local news with Michael Calhoun and the KMOX news team.

Threats of violence forced some schools in the region to go remote or shut down. They've been challenging each other to a debate on social media, and at the state fair --- now one is scheduled. Attendees at an attorney's conference at a downtown St. Louis hotel had personal items stolen. Police arrest a suspect for damaging a statue outside the Cathedral Basilica. Evolution Music Festival is coming up on its second year in St Louis. 

Plus, Michael breaks down the Fed's interest rate decision with Stifel Director of Investments Eric Robert.