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St. Louis officials and community leaders gathered at the Missouri Botanical Garden to mark the start of construction on the Tower Grove Connector, a new infrastructure project designed to extend the Brickline Greenway's reach.

Missouri AG announces new communications team members

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced new additions to his communications team.

FEMA opens disaster assistance centers in St. Louis after tornado

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has established disaster assistance centers in St. Louis to aid residents affected by recent tornadoes.

Missouri Lottery player wins $50,000 with scratch-off ticket

An ordinary trip to Custom Convenience in Gower became memorable for a Missouri Lottery player who decided to purchase a “$250 Million Extravaganza” Scratchers ticket while getting gas. “I was getting gas and just decided to get a ticket,” the...

Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Missouri increases from Q3 to Q4

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 20, 2025

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Missouri during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $296,176, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Tornado recovery efforts continue with resource events and assistance programs

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 19, 2025

The Urban League, along with its partners, is organizing a large-scale distribution event for food, toiletries, and other resources.

Supreme Court backs Missouri's stance on child gender transition laws

On June 18, 2025, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced a significant legal victory for the state and others seeking to protect children from gender transition procedures.

University of Missouri study highlights importance of hope for enhancing life's meaning

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Missouri suggests that hope may play a more significant role in well-being than previously thought.

St. Louis man receives 25-year sentence for violent crimes

A St. Louis man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for a series of violent crimes, including an armed carjacking and multiple shootings. U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey handed down the sentence to Darnell L. Clemons, who has a lengthy...

SLU hosts tornado relief center in partnership with city and state agencies

Survivors of the May 16 tornado have been receiving support at the Disaster Assistance Center (DAC) located in Chaifetz Arena.

St. Louis woman admits role in million-dollar online romance scam

A St. Louis County woman has admitted to participating in an online fraud scheme, which defrauded victims of approximately $1 million.

VA provides 2,878 home loans in Missouri totaling $853.6 million in Q4 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 2,878 home loans totaling $853.6 million in Missouri during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Downtown Summer Nights returns with movies and music at Kiener Plaza

The Downtown Summer Nights series is set to return to Kiener Plaza in St. Louis for its second year, beginning Thursday, June 26.

Lottery player wins big at Hamilton Bowling Alley

A Missouri Lottery player experienced an unexpected windfall at Hamilton Bowl in Hamilton.

Fulbright scholar Anuj Gandhi wins research award for study on Indian youth

Anuj Gandhi, a Fulbright Scholar, has been awarded the Fulbright-Nehru Student Research Award.

Missouri AG warns public about scams following natural disasters

In the wake of natural disasters, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has issued a warning to consumers about potential scams.

Former church volunteer sentenced for distributing child pornography

U.S. District Judge John A. Ross has sentenced Bradley Thomas Colvin, a former church youth ministry volunteer from Rolla, Missouri, to nine years in prison for possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

Missouri man claims forgotten Powerball prize weeks later

A Missouri Lottery player discovered a $50,000 Powerball prize nearly two months after the April 19 drawing.

Attorney General Bailey backs Trump's deportation efforts against Tren de Aragua