Former St. Louis County man arrested after years-long search for lottery scam suspect
A man who was indicted nearly six years ago for his alleged role in a Jamaican lottery scam has been arrested, according to U.S. Attorney Thomas C. Albus.
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Georgia woman pleads guilty in Missouri law enforcement impersonation scam
A Georgia woman has pleaded guilty in federal court to her role in a scam that targeted victims in Missouri and Kansas by impersonating law enforcement officers.
Northeast Missouri man sentenced for repeated gun and drug offenses while on supervised release
A northeast Missouri man has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison after being caught twice with firearms and illegal drugs while on supervised release.
Two men sentenced for laundering nearly $1 million for Sinaloa cartel in St. Louis
Two men have been sentenced to prison for laundering money for the Sinaloa drug cartel in the St. Louis area, according to a ruling by U.S. District Judge Sarah E.…
St. Louis man pleads guilty to moderating online child pornography group
A St. Louis man has admitted in federal court to moderating an online chat group dedicated to sharing child sexual abuse material.
St. Louis County man receives prison sentence for arranging drug sales involving DEA
A St. Louis County man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after arranging multiple drug sales involving methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine. U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey…
Missouri’s Battle with 2025 Measles Outbreak: Numbers climb as of week ending Aug. 23
Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Missouri for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week…
Katrina Lynch Mattes named chair of NFIB Missouri Leadership Council
Katrina Lynch Mattes, owner of Lynch’s Furniture & Appliance in Saint Robert, has been named the new Leadership Council Chair for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Missouri.
Missouri attorney general congratulates staff for appellate advocacy awards
Two attorneys from the Missouri Attorney General’s Office, Andrew Crane and Renee Suddy, have been recognized with the Missouri Bar Foundation’s David J. Dixon Appellate Advocacy Award.
Sex offender sentenced to eight years for gun possession after road rage shooting
A registered sex offender from Franklin County, Missouri, has been sentenced to eight years in prison after being found with a firearm following a road rage incident. U.S. District Judge…
Chicago man pleads guilty in scheme targeting U.S. military personnel
A Chicago resident has admitted to participating in a wire fraud scheme that targeted members of the United States military.
Jefferson County man pleads guilty to child sexual abuse and exploitation charges
A Jefferson County, Missouri man has admitted to sexually abusing two minors and recording the abuse.
Kansas City woman pleads guilty to COVID-19 relief fraud and identity theft
A Kansas City woman has admitted in federal court to participating in a scheme to obtain fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Militia members receive lengthy prison terms for plot against border patrol agents
Two members of the 2nd American Militia have been sentenced in federal court for their involvement in a 2022 plot to murder U.S. Border Patrol agents and for attempting to…
Mexican national receives prison sentence for unlawful reentry in Missouri
A Mexican national has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for unlawfully reentering the United States, according to an announcement from federal authorities in Kansas City, Missouri.
Postal worker pleads guilty in check theft conspiracy involving stolen arrow key
A former postal carrier from Florissant, Missouri, has pleaded guilty to charges related to a conspiracy to steal checks from the mail.
Assistant professor pleads guilty to embezzlement scheme at Washington University
An assistant professor at the Washington University School of Medicine has admitted to embezzling $412,000 from the institution.
Varro Life Sciences expands with $42.5M investment in St. Louis’ Cortex District
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe, St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer, and other officials gathered recently to mark the expansion of Varro Life Sciences in St. Louis.
Oklahoma man sentenced for supplying over 460 pounds of methamphetamine to Missouri
An Oklahoma City man has been sentenced in federal court for his involvement in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy in southwest Missouri.
Law enforcement officers receive Guardian of Justice Award for major criminal investigations
Six law enforcement officers from local and federal agencies have been recognized for their work on major criminal investigations, receiving the 2025 Guardian of Justice Award.
CDC Reports: Measles cases in Missouri this year escalate as of week ending Aug. 16
Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Missouri for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week…
Missouri prepares for end of mandatory paid sick leave as HB 567 takes effect
Missouri businesses are preparing for changes to paid sick leave requirements following the passage of House Bill 567 (HB 567), which repeals the Earned Paid Sick Time (EPST) provisions established…
Judge denies bid to halt Missouri school choice scholarship program
A Cole County judge has denied a request for a temporary restraining order that would have halted the implementation of House Bill 12, Missouri’s recent investment in school choice.
NFIB launches ad campaign thanking Rep. Jason Smith for support on small business tax deduction
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has launched a new advertising campaign in Missouri’s 8th District to thank Representative Jason Smith for his role in making the 20% Small…
Nfib gathers Missouri small business leaders for policy discussions at Camdenton retreat
NFIB recently held a retreat in Camdenton, Missouri, bringing together small business owners and industry leaders from across the state.