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Saint Louis University has announced the second cohort for its New Venture Accelerator (NVA), which offers equity-free investments up to $50,000 for current students and alumni who graduated within the last five years.

Missouri Lottery players share $100K prize from "Extreme Green" ticket

A $100,000 prize from a Missouri Lottery "Extreme Green" Scratchers ticket was divided among three players who bought the ticket at Midwest Petroleum located at 11845 County Road CC in Festus.

Mizzou receives $4.6 million gift to boost music composition program

A significant contribution from Dr. Jeanne Sinquefield, Rex Sinquefield, and the Sinquefield Charitable Foundation is set to enhance the University of Missouri's Mizzou New Music Initiative.

Missouri Lottery player wins big during work break

A Missouri Lottery player experienced an unexpected windfall during a work break when she and her coworker stopped at On the Run, located at 3225 Hampton Ave. in St. Louis, to purchase lottery tickets. “We grabbed the tickets and went to sit in...

Missouri player claims $50K Powerball prize bought in Lee’s Summit

A Missouri Lottery player has successfully claimed a $50,000 Powerball prize from a ticket purchased at Price Chopper located at 937 N.E. Woods Chapel Road in Lee’s Summit.

Senator Hawley urges FDA action on mifepristone following new report

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley has urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reconsider its stance on mifepristone, a chemical abortion drug, following a report highlighting significant health risks associated with its use.

Missouri: Biologics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Missouri in April

By Show-Me State Times | May 4, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Biologics companies from Missouri in April.

Missouri: Drugs companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Missouri in April

By Show-Me State Times | May 3, 2025

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

Missouri sees more property tax revenue in Q4 2024

The fourth quarter of 2024 brought in $11 million in property tax revenue for Missouri, a 1,000% increase from the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 15 inspections at 14 Food and Cosmetics companies from Missouri in April.

Saint Louis University's global outreach connects refugee camp students with educational opportunities

Saint Louis University (SLU) is offering students in refugee camps in Kenya and Malawi a chance to be part of its academic community through the SLU-JWL program.

Saint Louis University announces independent nonprofit status for Taylor Geospatial Institute

Saint Louis University and the Taylor Geospatial Institute (TGI) have announced that TGI will become a standalone nonprofit organization after nearly three years under the university's umbrella.

Missouri bill proposes support for students entering high-demand career fields

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is backing a legislative proposal designed to gear students toward high-demand job sectors in the state.

Outgoing SLU president Pestello to give 2025 commencement address

Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., will deliver the spring commencement address in his final graduation ceremony as president of Saint Louis University.

How Missouri’s older population and government transfer dependency has changed over time

Since 1970, Missouri’s population aged over 65 has increased by 6%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 1.6%.

FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Devices companies in Missouri during April

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

St. Louis seeks $160M grant to boost neuroscience research

A concerted effort is underway to position St. Louis as a major player in the field of neuroscience research by securing a $160 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Choosing specialized care for children's orthopedic needs

When children require orthopedic care, the choice of a pediatric orthopedic surgeon over a general orthopedic surgeon is crucial.

St. Louis Children’s Hospital pioneers new gene therapy for sickle cell disease

A new gene therapy for sickle cell disease is being introduced at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, making it one of the first in the nation to offer this potentially curative treatment.

Missouri lottery enthusiast wins $100,000 with MONOPOLY-themed ticket