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VA provides 1,707 home purchase loans in Missouri in Q3

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 28, 2024

There were 1,707 VA home purchase loans issued in Missouri in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $506 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Dan Engemann appointed director of policy by Missouri Attorney General

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 28, 2024

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced the appointment of Dan Engemann as the new Director of Policy and Outreach for his office.

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St. Louis woman pleads guilty to stealing late father’s social security funds

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 28, 2024

A woman from St. Louis, Missouri, has admitted to misusing $55,000 of her deceased father's Social Security benefits.

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Mizzou research highlights advancements in feline health and human-animal interactions

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 28, 2024

At the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, cats are treated with great care and attention.

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Missouri scientists trace origins of ancient ochre mines using advanced technology

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 28, 2024

University of Missouri scientist Brandi L. MacDonald is utilizing advanced technology at Mizzou to enhance the understanding of human cognitive development over time.

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St. Louis woman pleads guilty to producing child pornography

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 24, 2024

A woman from St. Louis County, Missouri, has admitted to producing child pornography involving a two-year-old. Raven Ainesis Pointer, 26, pleaded guilty in the U.S. District Court in St. Louis to one count of production of child pornography. She acknowledged using her phone to create videos containing child sexual abuse material.

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University of Missouri keeps Conley Avenue Parking Structure closed for repairs

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 24, 2024

The University of Missouri has announced that the Conley Avenue Parking Structure (CAPS) will remain closed as part of an ongoing repair and maintenance project.

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University of Missouri expands radioisotope production to enhance cancer treatment

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 24, 2024

The University of Missouri is advancing its efforts against cancer by increasing the production of no-carrier-added lutetium-177 (NCA Lu-177).

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Federal drug program reducing local revenue by $3.5 billion annually includes 69 Missouri hospitals

By Show-Me State Times reports | Oct 23, 2024

The federal 340B drug program is estimated to reduced state and local tax revenues by $3.5 billion annually, on top of reductions in federal tax revenue.

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Former St. Louis attorney enters diversion program after admitting fund misuse

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 23, 2024

Former St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly M. Gardner has admitted to misusing public funds and has entered a pretrial diversion program in U.S. District Court in St. Louis.

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Former teacher sentenced for producing child pornography with hidden cameras

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 23, 2024

A former teacher from St. Louis County, Missouri, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for producing child pornography using hidden cameras. U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey delivered the sentence on Wednesday and ordered Joseph R. Gutowski to pay $86,500 in restitution to his victims.

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Missouri mules play vital role at University of Missouri

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 23, 2024

As Boone and George, two hefty mules weighing 1,500 pounds each, make their way around the parking lot of the College of Veterinary Medicine, their horseshoes create a distinct sound on the concrete. These mules are part of an annual tradition at the University of Missouri where they escort first-year veterinary students to class on their first day.

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District Election Officers appointed for Eastern Missouri ahead of November elections

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 22, 2024

United States Attorney Sayler A. Fleming has announced the appointment of Assistant United States Attorneys Hal Goldsmith and Jennifer Roy as District Election Officers for the Eastern District of Missouri. They will oversee election day complaints related to voting rights, threats to election officials, and election fraud during the November 5, 2024 general election.

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Economic leaders gather for 2024 outlook breakfast hosted by Greater St. Louis Inc

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 22, 2024

Greater St. Louis, Inc., in collaboration with regional chambers of commerce from the St. Louis area, organized the 2024 Economic Outlook Breakfast. The event aimed to foster unity across the 15-county bi-state St. Louis metro and promote inclusive economic growth.

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Felon admits guilt over stolen gun and illegal machine gun possession

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 22, 2024

A Cape Girardeau man has admitted to stealing a firearm and possessing machine guns, despite being prohibited from owning firearms due to his felon status. Dayvion Jyraud Parker, 21, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau to five felony charges, including the theft of a firearm from a licensed dealer and multiple counts of illegal possession of firearms.

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Missouri business groups oppose Proposition A over increased wage and sick leave mandates

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 21, 2024

Representatives from Missouri's business community have expressed opposition to Proposition A, a ballot initiative that they argue will raise the cost of dining out, grocery shopping, and other retail activities. This measure proposes increasing the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2026, surpassing the current federal minimum wage of $7.25. Post-2026, further increases would be tied to inflation rates.

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Missouri faces slow population growth impacting economic competitiveness

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 21, 2024

Workforce challenges are a pressing issue for Missouri's business community, as highlighted in a new report titled "Workforce2030: A Continued Call to Action" by the Missouri Chamber Foundation. This report follows the initial Workforce2030 study from 2018 and is part of the broader Missouri 2030 strategic plan aimed at enhancing the state's economic competitiveness.

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VA provides 2,382 home loans in Missouri totaling $685.1 million in Q3

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 2,382 home loans totaling $685.1 million in Missouri during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Poplar Bluff man pleads guilty to recording rape of minor

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 18, 2024

A man from Poplar Bluff, Missouri, has admitted to recording his sexual abuse of a minor with an intellectual disability. Jason R. Hicks-Simpson, 46, pleaded guilty in the U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau to one count of sexual exploitation of a minor.

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Former telecom executive pleads guilty to defrauding investors

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 17, 2024

A Pennsylvania man has admitted to defrauding investors of $650,000 in a sports betting fund. Elijah A. Goshert, 48, pleaded guilty to three counts of wire fraud in the U.S. District Court in St. Louis on Thursday.