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Court decision allows Amendment 3 to proceed with certified ballot language

By F. S. Rutherford | Oct 18, 2025

Cole County Circuit Court has ruled in favor of the State of Missouri in the case Fitz-James v. Hoskins, allowing House Joint Resolution 73 (HJR 73) to proceed to the ballot as Amendment 3.

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Downtown St. Louis Restaurant Week returns with special menus October 20-26

By F. S. Rutherford | Oct 15, 2025

Downtown St. Louis Restaurant Week is set to return from October 20 to 26, 2025, according to an announcement from Greater St. Louis, Inc. and Explore St. Louis.

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Attorney General seeks removal of St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery over misconduct claims

By F. S. Rutherford | Oct 15, 2025

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has filed a motion for partial summary judgment in the case seeking to remove St. Louis City Sheriff Alfred Montgomery from office.

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Missouri joins coalition urging Meta to address violent terror content after Israel attack lawsuit

By F. S. Rutherford | Oct 9, 2025

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has joined a coalition of states calling on Meta Platforms, Inc. to address the spread of violent terrorist content on Facebook and Instagram.

GeoFutures unveils strategic plan aiming for global leadership in geospatial innovation

By F. S. Rutherford | Oct 7, 2025

GeoFutures, an initiative of Greater St. Louis, Inc., has released a new Strategic Roadmap aimed at further developing the region's geospatial technology sector.

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British Airways announces direct flights between St. Louis and London starting April 2026

By F. S. Rutherford | Oct 7, 2025

St. Louis will soon have new nonstop flights to London, as British Airways has announced plans to operate service between St. Louis Lambert International Airport and London Heathrow Airport four days a week starting in April 2026.

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St. Louis Children’s Hospital ranked top pediatric facility in Missouri by U.S. News & World Report

By F. S. Rutherford | Oct 7, 2025

St. Louis Children’s Hospital has been ranked as the top pediatric hospital in Missouri and St. Louis by U.S. News & World Report, with the hospital also placing third in the Midwest region.

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Missouri legislature approves changes to initiative petition process

By F. S. Rutherford | Oct 3, 2025

In September 2025, the Missouri Legislature convened for a special session to address several issues, including changes to the state's initiative petition process.

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NFIB report shows persistent hiring challenges for Missouri small businesses

By F. S. Rutherford | Oct 2, 2025

In September, 32% of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill, according to the latest jobs report from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).

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Seven plead guilty in connection with south St. Louis "55 Boyz" drug gang

By F. S. Rutherford | Oct 2, 2025

Seven people connected to a south St. Louis drug gang have pleaded guilty to various drug and firearm offenses, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Tom Albus.

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Kansas City man sentenced to over five years for illegal firearm possession

By F. S. Rutherford | Oct 2, 2025

A Kansas City, Missouri man has been sentenced to federal prison for illegal firearm possession.

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Kansas City woman sentenced to prison for PPP loan fraud and stolen treasury checks

By F. S. Rutherford | Oct 2, 2025

A Kansas City woman has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for her involvement in schemes that resulted in over $500,000 in fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and more than $3 million in stolen Treasury checks.

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Felony charges filed against former St. Peters insurance agent for alleged fraud

By F. S. Rutherford | Oct 2, 2025

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced felony charges against Pamela Walsh, a former insurance agent in St. Peters, following an investigation into alleged deceptive practices at J. Walsh Insurance, which is now closed.

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Kansas City men receive federal sentences for armed bank robbery

By F. S. Rutherford | Sep 30, 2025

Two Kansas City men have been sentenced in federal court for their involvement in a bank robbery.

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Kansas City man convicted on drug trafficking and firearms charges

By F. S. Rutherford | Sep 30, 2025

A federal jury in Kansas City, Missouri, has convicted Brandon R. Haywood, 47, of drug trafficking and firearms offenses.

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Kansas City man sentenced for selling machine gun conversion devices

By F. S. Rutherford | Sep 30, 2025

A Kansas City, Missouri man has been sentenced to two and a half years in federal prison without parole for possessing and transferring machine gun conversion devices.

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Lee’s Summit man sentenced to over six years for illegal firearm possession

By F. S. Rutherford | Sep 30, 2025

A Lee’s Summit, Missouri man has been sentenced to six and a half years in federal prison without parole for illegally possessing firearms.

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Pair sentenced for armed kidnapping attempt of St. Louis property manager

By F. S. Rutherford | Sep 30, 2025

Two individuals have been sentenced to prison for attempting to kidnap and rob a St. Louis apartment property manager at gunpoint in 2024, as well as other related crimes. U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp sentenced Emma M. Cunningham, 33, to...

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Leader sentenced for bribery scheme involving fraudulent vehicle registrations in Missouri

By F. S. Rutherford | Sep 26, 2025

A man was sentenced to five years in prison for leading a scheme to fraudulently register vehicles in Missouri by bribing employees at motor vehicle license offices. U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp handed down the sentence on Tuesday,...

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Eleven indicted for alleged involvement in multi-state cocaine trafficking operation

By F. S. Rutherford | Sep 24, 2025

A federal indictment has charged eleven individuals, including a man from California and three residents of the St. Louis area, with participating in a large-scale cocaine distribution conspiracy.