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The University of Missouri is embarking on the construction of an Energy Innovation Center, a facility designed to foster advancements in energy systems.

Missouri Chamber seeks administrative assistant for varied clerical tasks

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is seeking a dedicated individual for the role of administrative assistant/Chamber Benefit Plan assistant.

Pair pleads guilty in armed kidnapping attempt targeting property manager

Two individuals have confessed to the attempted kidnapping and robbery of a St. Louis apartment property manager at gunpoint in 2024, along with other firearm-related offenses.

Phone scammers falsely claiming affiliation with U.S. Attorney's Office

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri has issued a warning about scams involving individuals impersonating representatives from their office.

University of Missouri announces members of NextGen MURR Working Group

The University of Missouri Board of Curators has formed the NextGen MURR Working Group, a strategic advisory body for the development of the NextGen MURR research reactor.

Missouri AG files suit to remove St. Louis sheriff over alleged misconduct

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 25, 2025

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has initiated legal proceedings to remove St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery from office.

BJC Health System CEO Rich Liekweg announces retirement after nearly four decades

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 25, 2025

BJC Health System has announced the retirement of CEO Rich Liekweg, effective October 1, 2025.

Saint Louis University's Helen De Cruz passes away at age 46

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 25, 2025

Helen De Cruz, Ph.D., the Danforth Chair in the Humanities at Saint Louis University, passed away on June 20, 2025, at the age of 46.

Missouri Scholars Academy inspires young leaders with unique educational experiences

When Missouri high school students gathered at the University of Missouri, they were treated to a unique lecture on the chemistry of NASCAR.

SLU extends education opportunities to refugees through new international program

Saint Louis University (SLU) has expanded its global reach by including students from refugee camps in Kenya and Malawi.

Mark Munsell named project lead for GeoFutures in St. Louis

Mark Munsell, a former executive at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), has been appointed as the new Project Lead for GeoFutures.

St. Louis man pleads guilty to drug possession and child pornography charges

A St. Louis County man has admitted to charges of drug possession and child pornography in a U.S. District Court in St. Louis.

Mark Munsell leads GeoFutures initiative in St. Louis

Mark Munsell, a veteran in the geospatial industry and former executive at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), has been appointed as the Project Lead for GeoFutures.

Attorney General demands resignation of St. Louis Sheriff amid misconduct allegations

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has issued a demand for the immediate resignation of St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery, citing misconduct and instability in his leadership.

Missouri man pleads guilty in attempt to meet teen for sex

A Missouri man from Jefferson County has admitted to attempting to meet a 16-year-old for sexual activity.

Missouri sees 3 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Public Administration industry during 2024

In 2024, three H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Public Administration industry located in Missouri, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

VA Purchase Loans in Missouri average $302,083 for Q4 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Missouri in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $302,083, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Attorney General appoints Stephanie Whitaker as new communications director

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has appointed Stephanie Whitaker as the new Director of Communications.

Ten charged with RICO conspiracy over car thefts in Missouri-Illinois

The Eastern District of Missouri, in collaboration with the Justice Department’s Violent Crime and Racketeering Section, has indicted ten individuals for their involvement in a racketeering conspiracy.

New imaging tool may transform brain cancer surgery