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Today marks the one-year anniversary of the October 7th attacks on Israel by Hamas. U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released a statement to commemorate the event, emphasizing continued support for Israel. "One year ago today our great ally Israel was savagely attacked. A year later, they’re still fighting to defend their nation," said Sen. Hawley. "Now more than ever, we must stand with Israel."

U.S. Army Corps updates Coldwater Creek signs amid radiation concerns

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will update signage around Coldwater Creek, a site in Missouri affected by toxic waste disposal dating back to World War II. The Army Corps plans to install new signs in November.

Voters support using Rams funds for neighborhood infrastructure improvements

St. Louis voters have expressed a strong preference for investing in infrastructure in underinvested neighborhoods in North and Southeast City, as well as Downtown, using funds from the Rams settlement. This information comes from a poll commissioned by Greater St. Louis, Inc., which surveyed 600 likely voters for the city's April 2025 general election.

Five charged with defrauding elderly victims using tech support scam

Five individuals have been arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, accused of stealing over $8 million from elderly victims across at least ten states through a tech support scam involving gold bars. The accused are Dariona Lambert, 22; Zhamoniq Stevens, 23; Chintankumar Parekh, 51; Mehul Darji, 41; and Sital Singh, 42. Lambert, Stevens, and Parekh were initially indicted in June.

St. Louis woman pleads guilty to stealing deceased relative's government benefits

A woman from St. Louis admitted on Monday to stealing government benefits intended for her deceased grandmother. Shamari Jackson, 32, entered a guilty plea in U.S. District Court in St. Louis for one felony count of theft of government money.

Saint Louis Science Center hosts annual Halloween-themed Science Spooktacular

The Saint Louis Science Center is gearing up for its annual Science Spooktacular, a Halloween-themed event offering a mix of free and paid activities from October 25-27.

Analysis: Missouri one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 6, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Show-Me State Times shows that Missouri is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.

St. Louis ranks third nationally in job growth according to new federal data

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 4, 2024

New federal data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the St. Louis metropolitan area has climbed to third place nationally in job growth, sharing this position with Indianapolis. The only cities surpassing St. Louis in job growth from August 2023 to August 2024 are Las Vegas and Salt Lake City.

Missouri ranks 44th in average VA home loan amount in 2023

With $269,221 in issued loans, Missouri ranked 44th for the average amount of a VA home loan in 2023, according to figures provided by the Veteran Affairs Home Loans Index.

St. Louis man sentenced for embezzlement and wire fraud

U.S. District Judge John A. Ross has sentenced a St. Louis man to one year and one day in prison for embezzling funds from his employer. The individual, Stephen Patrick Higgins, aged 32, was also ordered to repay $100,485 to both his former employer and an insurance company.

Missouri Chamber PAC announces endorsements ahead of November election

Ahead of the November 5 general election, the Missouri Chamber PAC has released its complete list of endorsements. The organization aims to support candidates who advocate for job creation and economic growth in the private sector.

Hawley and Welch propose new measures against corporate misconduct

U.S. Senators Josh Hawley from Missouri and Peter Welch of Vermont have introduced a bipartisan legislative proposal aimed at addressing corporate misconduct among major American businesses. The proposed legislation, named the Hold Corporate Criminals Accountable Act, seeks to empower the Department of Justice (DOJ) to take stronger actions against corporate wrongdoing.

St. Louis County woman sentenced for fraudulent pandemic loan scheme

A woman from St. Louis County has been sentenced to five years of probation and ordered to pay restitution for fraudulently obtaining pandemic-related loans. U.S. District Judge Rodney W. Sippel delivered the sentence on Thursday, requiring Melissa T. Stevenson to repay $279,201.

St. Louis hosts summit on inclusive economic growth strategies

Greater St. Louis, Inc. is set to host the 2024 Inclusive Economic Growth Summit in Downtown St. Louis on October 16. The event aims to bring together leaders from the 15-county bi-state St. Louis metro area to discuss collaboration for driving inclusive economic growth.

Former Cape Girardeau councilman faces drug and gun charges

A former city councilman from Cape Girardeau, Rhettney B. Pierce, has been indicted on charges related to drugs and firearms. The indictment was issued by the U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau, accusing Pierce of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and being an unlawful user of a controlled substance while possessing a firearm.

Which type of Missouri companies were inspected the most by FDA in September?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Drugs company from Missouri in September.

Three sentenced for Missouri armored car robbery

U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk has sentenced the final individual involved in a 2023 armored car robbery in Overland, Missouri. Phillip Keith Smith, aged 65, received an 11-year prison sentence on Wednesday. This follows the sentencing of Herman Leon Woods, 31, to 42 months last week and David C. Greenwade, 62, who was given a 20-year sentence in July.

St. Charles truck driver sentenced for online crimes against minors

U.S. District Judge John A. Ross has sentenced Tristin M. Davis, a truck driver from St. Charles County, to 15 years in prison for engaging in online sexual activity with three minors across the United States. Following his prison term, Davis will be subject to lifetime supervised release.

St. Louis man pleads guilty after arrest with guns and drugs