Podcast Episodes

Charlotte approves 30 digital kiosks to boost safety and support small businesses

Episode 960

The Charlotte City Council voted Monday to change ordinances allowing the installation of 30 digital kiosks throughout the city, a plan officials say will cost taxpayers nothing.

The kiosks will offer…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Charlotte approves plan to crack down on fare evasion

Episode 959

The Charlotte Metropolitan Transit Commission approved a fare evasion resolution that will increase fare enforcement after the suspect in the stabbing of Iryna Zarutska was on the light rail without …

Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago

Suspect shot and killed by police after deadly shooting, kidnapping in northwest Charlotte

Episode 958

A violent crime spree that left one person dead and two others wounded ended with Charlotte police fatally shooting a suspect who kidnapped a woman and fired at officers during a car chase on Thursda…

Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago

19-year-old accused in 16 break-ins at south Charlotte businesses

Episode 957

A Charlotte man faces dozens of felony charges in connection with a series of break-ins at businesses that netted more than $65,000 in cash and merchandise over two nights this month, court documents…

Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago

60 days since Charlotte light rail stabbing, leaders demanding more accountability

Episode 956

Wednesday marks 60 days since the tragic stabbing of Iryna Zarutska on Charlotte's light rail. Now, Republican leaders in the city are demanding more accountability on what they call a public safety …

Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago

NC lawmakers advance redistricting plans to maintain GOP control

Episode 955

North Carolina state lawmakers moved forward Monday with redrawing the state's congressional maps, with the Senate Elections Committee approving the proposal in its first step toward passage.

The redi…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Man fatally shot in parking lot, Charlotte's 4th homicide in 24 hours

Episode 954

A man was killed in a shooting early Sunday morning in a parking lot on Wilkinson Boulevard, marking the fourth homicide reported in Charlotte in the last 24 hours, according to the Charlotte-Mecklen…

Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago

Nationwide 'No Kings' protests return to Charlotte area

Episode 953

Four months after millions of Americans participated in "No Kings" protests across the U.S. against President Donald Trump, organizers are setting up more demonstrations this weekend.  

On June 14, mi…

Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago

Violent crime down 20% compared to last year, CMPD data shows

Episode 952

Violent crime in Charlotte has seen a significant decrease from this time last year, according to new data released by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department on Wednesday.  

CMPD's third-quarter …

Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago

Parents urge CMS for transparency over school bus issues

Episode 951

Parents are demanding greater transparency from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools leaders following numerous complaints about late buses, wrong drop-offs, and communication breakdowns in the district's t…

Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago