Show-Me State Times

ST. LOUIS – Downtown St. Louis will receive $150 million in new investment by TierPoint, a leading provider of secure connected IT platform solutions. The nine-figure investment will transform a building in the 2300 block of Locust Street into an enterprise-grade data center and is another sign of momentum in the heart of the St. Louis metro.

Study links PTSD as a modifiable risk factor for type 2 diabetes

Patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and type 2 diabetes face more severe health challenges than those with diabetes alone, according to a study by Saint Louis University.

SLU researchers study impact of temperature on treehopper behavior

Researchers at Saint Louis University have been examining how temperature affects treehoppers, focusing on their thermoregulation behavior.

Vacancy strategy initiative marks one-year milestone with community convening

STL Vacancy Collaborative and the City of St. Louis' Community Development Administration (CDA) have announced the Vacancy Strategy Initiative (VSI) Community Convening on August 15, marking one year of progress in their two-year partnership. This initiative aims to develop best practices and policies for revitalizing vacant properties and strengthening neighborhood communities. The event will be held on Thursday, August 15, from 5-7 p.m. at the Deaconess Foundation in St. Louis, MO.

Mizzou scientists achieve over 98% efficiency removing nanoplastics from water

University of Missouri scientists are addressing the emerging threat of nanoplastics, which are much smaller than the diameter of a human hair and invisible to the naked eye. These particles have been linked to cardiovascular and respiratory diseases in humans and continue to accumulate unnoticed in bodies of water worldwide. The challenge is to develop a cost-effective method for removing these contaminants while leaving clean water behind.

Tennessee man sentenced for passing fake $100 bills in Missouri

ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Rodney W. Sippel on Tuesday sentenced Barry Young, 45, of Memphis, Tenn., to 20 months in prison for passing $3,300 in counterfeit money at Missouri stores in 2023.

Former healthcare company owner sentenced over $3.8 million fraud scheme

ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on Tuesday sentenced a former St. Louis County health care company owner to 20 months in prison and fined him $100,000 for submitting more than $3.8 million in fraudulent claims to Medicare, Medicaid, and private health care benefit programs.

Texas man sentenced for stalking ex-girlfriends with child pornography

ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge John A. Ross on Tuesday sentenced a man who stalked his St. Louis-area ex-girlfriends and sent them child sexual abuse material to 12 years in prison.

St. Louis offers after-school programs as new school year approaches

As students and parents prepare for the school year to begin, with local public schools opening on August 19, the City of St. Louis offers a wide range of programs for children and teenagers looking for fun and safe activities after school.

Election Board seeks applicants for Manager-ADA position

The Election Board is currently accepting applications for the position of Manager-ADA. This position is responsible for assessing the accessibility of the Board's voting program, noting and developing remedial measures to cure deficiencies. Applications will be accepted through August 26, 2024.

Saint Louis University joins Center for Research Libraries consortium

Saint Louis University has joined the Center for Research Libraries (CRL), a consortium that provides access to resources from over 200 libraries.

Election Board seeks applications for Manager-ADA position

The Election Board is currently accepting applications for the position of Manager-ADA. This role involves assessing the accessibility of the Board's voting program and developing remedial measures to address any deficiencies identified. Applications will be accepted through August 26, 2024.

Mayor Jones issues request for financial audit proposals for SLPS

Today, Mayor Jones' administration issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking Certified Public Accountants to provide audit services to the Board of Education of the City of St. Louis.

Mizzou announces schedule for Welcome Week events

The University of Missouri has announced its 2024 Welcome Week events, a series of activities for new students occurring the week before classes commence. The events are scheduled from August 14 to August 18 and include several traditions and activities open to media representatives and the public.

Eighth Circuit upholds block on Biden-Harris' student loan cancellation scheme

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a court order blocking President Joe Biden’s and Vice President Kamala Harris’ latest student loan cancellation initiative. The lawsuit, filed by Bailey, challenges the federal government’s “SAVE” Plan, which he argues would cost Americans $500 billion—$45 billion more than a previous student loan plan deemed unlawful.

Mayor Jones reflects on progress ten years after Michael Brown's death

Ten years ago today, Michael Brown, Jr., an unarmed black male, was killed by a white officer in Ferguson, MO. This act prompted difficult conversations about racial inequities in the St. Louis region that continue to this day.

Eighth Circuit rules against Biden administration's pistol brace regulation

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced a legal victory against the Biden-Harris Administration's attempt to regulate pistol braces. The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals deemed the rule "arbitrary and capricious" and remanded the case back to the district court for consideration of an injunction.

Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Missouri declines from Q1 to Q2