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News from August 2024

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Boone County secures conviction in decades-old case through SAFE Kit Initiative

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 26, 2024

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that the Boone County Prosecutor’s Office secured a conviction for sexual assault against Lonny Ray Caldwell after the AGO’s SAFE Kit Initiative obtained a CODIS hit matching his DNA.

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Sarah Adam makes history as first woman on U.S. wheelchair rugby team

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 26, 2024

The upcoming 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris promise to bring a wave of international competition following the conclusion of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Gov’t Spending Watchdog: Federal drug program serving MO hospitals benefits ‘special interests’ over patients

By Show-Me State Times reports | Aug 23, 2024

Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) said that hospitals and other “special interests,” rather than patients, are benefiting from a federal drug discount program in which up to 69 Missouri hospitals participate.

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Senator Hawley raises concerns over Secret Service handling of Trump rally security

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 23, 2024

On August 23, 2024, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe following new whistleblower allegations that question Rowe’s testimony regarding the denial of additional security assets for former President Trump’s event in Butler, Pennsylvania.

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Mizzou research advances veterinary care benefiting canines globally

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 23, 2024

Dog owners from across the country seek care at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, known for its high-quality services. The scientific research conducted by Mizzou's veterinary medicine researchers contributes to improved care for dogs globally. In celebration of National Dog Day on August 26, here are five examples of how Mizzou research benefits dogs and their owners:

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Airmen complete hot pits on B-2 Spirit during Bomber Task Force mission

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 23, 2024

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 110th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron completed a hot pit event with the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber during a Bomber Task Force mission on August 21, 2024.

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Missouri Supreme Court orders new evidentiary hearing in Marcellus Williams case

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 22, 2024

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the Missouri Supreme Court has sided with his office and issued a preliminary writ requiring the trial court to hold an evidentiary hearing in the Marcellus Williams case.

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Missouri AG launches probe into potential breach of social security numbers

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 22, 2024

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today the initiation of an investigation into National Public Data, a background check company, over allegations of inadequate security measures to protect Missourians' personally identifiable information. The data potentially exposed includes Social Security numbers, addresses, full names, and other private records.

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Hawley questions Mayorkas on DHS handling of unaccompanied migrant children

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 22, 2024

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas following a report published by DHS’s Inspector General. The report highlights significant failures in the agency's ability to protect unaccompanied migrant children.

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Mayor Jones signs bill reducing zoning barriers along MetroLink Green Line

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 21, 2024

To encourage and support growth along the proposed MetroLink Green Line route, Mayor Tishaura O. Jones has signed Board Bill 13. The bill reduces minimum lot sizes by 40%, adjusts height maximums from three to four floors, and decreases parking minimums by 25% for parcels in certain zoning districts within half a mile of the 10 proposed stations.

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St Louis man sentenced for home health care fraud

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 21, 2024

ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Clark on Tuesday sentenced a man who used his brother’s identity to fraudulently obtain money from the Missouri Medicaid Program to six months of incarceration and six months of house arrest.

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Missouri Chamber seeks new President/CEO

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 21, 2024

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is seeking a highly qualified professional to fill the position of President/CEO. This leadership role is integral to the organization’s success.

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Attorney General announces new DNA findings in Marcellus Williams case

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 21, 2024

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that new evidence has emerged in the Marcellus Williams case, confirming his office's assertion regarding DNA found on a knife used in the trial. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office had previously claimed that this DNA would exonerate Williams by matching an unknown individual.

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Airline Trade Group: Credit Card Competition Act would 'negatively impact economic growth across Missouri'

By Show-Me State Times reports | Aug 20, 2024

Marli Collier, managing director at Airlines for America (A4A), said the proposed Durbin-Marshall Credit Card Competition Act would negatively impact Missouri's travel industry and economic health.

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Jackson man sentenced to 12 years for selling fentanyl

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 20, 2024

CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp on Tuesday sentenced a man who sold fentanyl to a federal informant to 12 years in prison.

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Missouri man sentenced to 10 years for selling fentanyl leading to overdose death

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 20, 2024

U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp on Tuesday sentenced a man who sold fentanyl to someone who later suffered a fatal overdose to 10 years in prison.

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Illinois treasurer promotes economic growth during visit to Alton

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 20, 2024

Illinois State Treasurer Michael W. Frerichs visited Alton on August 7, meeting with nearly two dozen regional leaders and business professionals to discuss economic growth, innovation, and job creation in southern Illinois. The event aimed to promote the Illinois Growth and Innovation Fund, a $1.5 billion investment fund designed to attract and support technology-enabled businesses in the state through targeted investments with venture capital, growth equity, and private credit firms.

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Man sentenced for fatal shooting linked to drug trafficking ring

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 20, 2024

U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp on Tuesday sentenced a man who fatally shot someone in Butler County, Missouri, to protect a heroin conspiracy to 20 years in prison.

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Former executive director D. Graeme Thomas passes away at age 86

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 20, 2024

D. Graeme Thomas, former executive director of Saint Louis University’s Research Innovation Group, passed away on August 11 at the age of 86.

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University of Missouri sees significant rise in freshman enrollment

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 19, 2024

Enrollment numbers are on the rise at the University of Missouri as more students discover the transformative power of the Missouri Method. This hands-on approach is not just about learning but also about launching careers.