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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 32 inspections at 31 Veterinary companies from Missouri in 2023.

Senate committee weighs in on state budget

The Senate Appropriations Committee has formulated a comprehensive $50 billion spending plan for the state of Missouri. This proposed budget encompasses funding for crucial business initiatives supported by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, such as enhancements to Interstate 44 and onshore semiconductor manufacturing.Senator Lincoln Hough of Springfield, who leads the Senate Appropriations Committee, has demonstrated a dedication to advancing Missouri’s future by emphasizing education, infrastructure, and workforce development.In response to the proposed...

Boeing-GKN Aerospace Deal Supports Hundreds of Jobs in St. Louis

Boeing announced today that it has closed a deal with GKN Aerospace St. Louis and its parent company, Melrose Industries, that will support Boeing’s F/A-18 and F-15 programs and will result in nearly the entire GKN St. Louis workforce, nearly 550 people, being hired by Boeing. In response to today’s announcement, Greater St. Louis, Inc. CEO Jason Hall expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "This is a great win for Boeing as well as GKN St. Louis and their 550 employees. It is also a great win for the St. Louis metro and our advanced manufacturing sector."Hall further...

Texas Man Admits Selling 1.4 Kilos of Methamphetamine to the DEA

ST. LOUIS – A man from Texas confessed to selling a substantial amount of illegal drugs to an undercover agent from the Drug Enforcement Administration. The individual, identified as Marco Chavira, not only admitted to selling 1.4 kilograms of methamphetamine but also providing an additional kilogram of cocaine to the agent for distribution.Chavira, 35, from El Paso, Texas, acknowledged his actions in a hearing at the U.S. District Court in St. Louis. According to reports, Chavira believed the agent he met in El Paso was a courier who would transport the narcotics to...

Financial Researcher: Missourians could see increase in credit card fraud under Hawley's proposed credit card regulations

By Show-Me State Times News Service | Apr 25, 2024

Glenn Grossman, the director of research at financial advisory firm Cornerstone Advisors, said the pending federal “Credit Card Competition Act of 2023” (CCCA), co-sponsored by U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), could lead to an increase in credit card fraud.

Missouri: Tobacco companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Missouri in 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Tobacco companies from Missouri in 2023.

St. Louis Carjacker Sentenced to 105 Months in Prison

ST. LOUIS – A man involved in a 2022 carjacking incident has been sentenced to 105 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk. The sentencing took place on Thursday in relation to the case that unfolded on July 7, 2022, outside a Family Dollar store in Jennings.During the incident, the carjacker, identified as La’Vontray Hayes-Williams, brandished a handgun and demanded the vehicle from the driver by saying, "give me the car." Subsequently, he fled the scene with his girlfriend in a 2018 Nissan Sentra, triggering a high-speed chase that spanned nearly ten...

St. Louis County Man Sentenced to 160 Months in Prison for Gun and Methamphetamine Possession

U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Clark handed down a significant sentence of 160 months in prison to Antwon Fulton, a convicted felon found in possession of a rifle and methamphetamine. Fulton, 33, from St. John, Missouri, was traveling as a passenger in a vehicle that caught the attention of St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department officers due to its missing front license plate and expired temporary license tag on the rear.During the stop on May 6, 2021, a Chinese SKS semi-automatic rifle and a bag containing 27.05 grams of methamphetamine were discovered in the vehicle....

Four Admit Bank Fraud Linked to Stolen Mail

Four individuals from Warren County, Missouri have recently pleaded guilty to federal charges stemming from a bank fraud scheme connected to the theft of mail, checks, and personal information. According to court proceedings, Elijah Briggs, Jessica Kirkpatrick, Reuben Kim, and Holly Naylor admitted their involvement in the criminal activities.Elijah Briggs, 42, confessed to three counts of bank fraud and two counts of aggravated identity theft. He acknowledged stealing mail and checks while working as a contractor, leading to financial losses for various victims. Jessica...

Which type of Missouri companies were inspected the most by FDA in 2023?

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 24, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 140 inspections at 127 Food and Cosmetics companies from Missouri in 2023.

Registered Sex Offender Admits New Child Sex Crime

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 24, 2024

"Joshua T. Wilson, 23, of Monroe County, Missouri," has pleaded guilty to a charge of transporting a minor across state lines to engage in sexual activity. Wilson admitted to meeting a 16-year-old girl in the spring of 2022, engaging in sexual conversations and exchanging sexual images, and ultimately taking the teen to Kansas for unlawful sexual activity.Assistant U.S. Attorney Dianna Edwards prosecuted the case, which was investigated by the FBI and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department. Wilson, already a registered sex offender, faces a mandatory prison term of 10...

FDA conducted third highest number of inspections on Drugs companies in Missouri during 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 25 inspections at 23 Drugs companies from Missouri in 2023.

Missouri Woman Admits Theft of Federal Retirement Benefits

A Missouri woman, Ronda G. Oswalt, has pleaded guilty to taking more than $75,000 in retirement benefits to which she was not entitled after the death of her mother-in-law. Oswalt, 58, of Marion County, near Hannibal, Missouri, admitted in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to one felony count of theft of government money. She confessed to using the federal retirement benefits that continued to be deposited into her deceased mother-in-law's credit union account to cover personal expenses.According to Oswalt's guilty plea, she failed to notify the U.S. Office of Personnel...

Laird Veatch named University of Missouri director of athletics

University of Missouri officials have announced the appointment of Laird Veatch as the new director of athletics for Mizzou, effective May 1, 2024. Veatch, who currently serves as the director of athletics at the University of Memphis, has been praised for his leadership skills and vision.University of Missouri President Mun Choi expressed confidence in Veatch, stating, “AD Veatch is a proven leader with the vision we need to achieve our championship goals.” The search committee, led by Bob Blitz, curator and chair of the search committee, was dedicated to finding the...

CEMA Announces Upgrades to Outdoor Warning Siren System and Expansion of NotifySTL Services

The City of St. Louis Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) has revealed plans to enhance the city's outdoor warning system with a substantial financial allocation of $3.9 million to replace and maintain the system. Commissioner of CEMA, Sarah Russell, emphasized the importance of reliability in the outdoor warning system, stating, "Ensuring the reliability of our outdoor warning system remains a top priority."To address concerns of inconsistent testing, CEMA is actively seeking to improve the system's ability to provide comprehensive coverage for emergency notifications....

Hazelwood Company Owner Admits Contract Fraud

St. Louis – The owner of a steel company in Hazelwood, Missouri, Theodore J. "Ted" Stegeman, 60, has pleaded guilty to committing fraud during a repair project for a Mississippi River lock and dam. According to Stegeman's plea agreement, he admitted to falsely claiming that a part manufactured by his company passed safety tests during the project.Stegeman's company, Industrial Steel Fabrication LLC (ISF), was a subcontractor on a project to repair Lock and Dam No. 25 on the Mississippi River. The government emphasized the critical nature of the components fabricated by...

Missouri: Device companies were the third least FDA inspected companies in Missouri in 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 19 inspections at 18 device companies from Missouri in 2023.

St. Louis City Awarded Solar For All Federal Grant

Today, the City of St. Louis has been announced as one of the selectees to receive a significant federal grant through the Solar for All program. The Biden-Harris Administration's Environmental Protection Agency revealed that St. Louis is part of two coalition groups among 60 selectees set to benefit from a total of $7 billion in awards, aimed at delivering residential solar projects to over 900,000 households nationwide.St. Louis was chosen to be a part of the Missouri Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Authority as well as the Industrial Heartland Solar...

Attorney General Bailey’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Earns National Recognition for Effectiveness

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey proudly announced that the U.S. Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has awarded the state's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit with the Inspector General’s Award for Excellence in Fighting Fraud, Waste and Abuse. The Unit's remarkable performance in 2023, with a staff of 19 individuals, resulted in 52 indictments, 23 convictions, and the recovery of over $10 million in restitution orders and settlements.Expressing his pride in the Unit's accomplishments, Attorney General Bailey stated, “I am extremely proud of the critical work our...

St. Louis City Awarded Solar For All Federal Grant