Quantcast

Show-Me State Times

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

News from March 2024

Medium ywae5qgtgg5fqg1dwrympoffydut

Lake St. Louis Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Recording Sexual Abuse of Young Girl

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 5, 2024

ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Ronnie L. White on Tuesday sentenced a Lake St. Louis, Missouri man to 25 years in prison for recording his sexual abuse of a young girl.Steve G. Flores, now 52, produced hundreds of pictures and videos of the victim, and stored them on electronic devices and online. Flores pleaded guilty in December to one count of production of child pornography.Assistant U.S. Attorney Jillian Anderson is prosecuting the case. The FBI, the St. Charles County Police Department, and St. Charles County Cyber Crime Task Force investigated the case.This...

Medium ihk9f2h8cn3x8og34g37z36lewi9

Leading Neuroscientist Joins NextGen Precision Health to Combat Neurodegenerative Diseases

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 5, 2024

Dr. Smita Saxena, a leading neuroscientist, has recently joined the NextGen Precision Health team at the University of Missouri to further her research on neurodegenerative diseases. Saxena, who previously worked in Switzerland, is eager to make a difference in the field of neuroscience by studying the innermost workings of diseases such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Spinocerebellar ataxias, and dementia."We know that neurodegenerative disease is increasing because people are living to be older," Saxena said. "It's important to me to get to the bottom of these...

Medium ywae5qgtgg5fqg1dwrympoffydut

St. Charles County Man Sentenced for the Unlicensed Sales of Firearms

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 5, 2024

A man from St. Charles County, Missouri, Harry Trueblood, has been sentenced for illegally selling hundreds of guns. Trueblood, 69, was sentenced to five years of probation and 200 hours of community service. He is also now a convicted felon and is prohibited from possessing or selling firearms.Trueblood pleaded guilty to being an unlicensed firearms dealer and admitted to selling firearms at gun shows without a license. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jennifer Szczucinski stated in court that Trueblood purposely avoided obtaining a Federal Firearms License despite being warned...

Medium ihk9f2h8cn3x8og34g37z36lewi9

MU begins national search for new athletics director

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 5, 2024

The University of Missouri has officially launched a national search for a new athletics director, aiming to find a visionary leader who can continue the momentum of recent successes and further enhance Mizzou's championship culture. University President Mun Choi expressed the university's aspirations for the new AD, stating, “We’re seeking a leader who will support our coaches and student-athletes to achieve their championship goals. Our fans and supporters in Missouri and beyond deserve the very best from Mizzou Athletics.”Bob Blitz, curator and chair of the search...

Medium x45ufljo2cps7opqpfqo0wr7vath

Applications for St. Louis Senior Property Tax Freeze Credit Now Live

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 4, 2024

Senior residents in St. Louis now have the opportunity to apply for a property tax freeze credit, aimed at providing financial relief to those facing the burden of rising property taxes. The credit, enacted by BB 141 (Schweitzer), is designed to protect senior citizens from being displaced due to escalating property values resulting from community and economic development efforts.Mayor Tishaura O. Jones expressed her support for the initiative, stating, "This property tax freeze is meant to protect senior St. Louis residents from being displaced due to rising property...

Medium v0e45sjay0517ikzqzp1n4ddrqkv

SLU’s Tim Randolph Honored for Discovery of New Diagnostics for Sickle Cell Disease in Underdeveloped Countries

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 4, 2024

ST. LOUIS — Researcher Tim Randolph, Ph.D., professor of clinical health sciences at Saint Louis University, has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) for developing more accessible diagnostics for sickle cell disease. Fellows of the NAI are academic inventors who have made a significant difference in the quality of life in society."Dr. Randolph's discovery of low-cost diagnostic methods for detection of sickle cell disease has made a tremendous impact on increasing access to testing in areas of the developing world with the greatest need," said...

Medium 51tcce8qtq0gv3h0ttdr040fsao9

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

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 3, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Food/Cosmetics company from Missouri in February.

Medium campaigncheck13

Missouri political committees that received the most contributions during week ending March 2

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 3, 2024

Here are the 50 political committees that received the largest financial contributions during the week ending March 2, according to the Missouri Ethics Commission.

Medium 1nnkuwui7bygddwf9isz0oba9c4q

FDA Inspection: What type of Missouri companies were under most scrutiny during February?

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Drugs company from Missouri in February.

Medium 8enx5jy8a2iyh7xu5uri9ensvjap

Inflation in Missouri lower than national average as of February 2024

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 1, 2024

As of February 2024, Missouri experienced an 18.2% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of an 18.6% increase.

Medium r4rtnb3h764dx5zlstpe2fag0ycm

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

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Biologics company from Missouri in February.

Medium campaigncheck21

Which Missouri political committees received the most contributions during February?

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 1, 2024

Here are the 50 political committees that received the largest financial contributions during February.

Medium 4vderrgxsksq4ai2oe1iwtxa670f

Illinois Elected Officials Discuss Policy During GSL Speaker Series

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 1, 2024

Illinois legislators, investors, and civic and business leaders gathered at the Andrew C. Taylor Center for Civic Collaboration in Greater St. Louis, Inc. for a discussion on policy priorities and expectations for the upcoming year. The event, hosted by Greater St. Louis, Inc., featured two panel discussions where prominent figures shared their insights.Leann Chilton, Vice President of Government Relations at BJC Healthcare, moderated a panel with Jay Hoffman, Assistant Majority Leader of the Illinois House of Representatives, and Representative Katie Stewart. During the...

Medium zah7vxcqvqjnnsvcwcedfgubw4rg

Missouri Chamber of Commerce Opposes Mandate Requiring Gold and Silver Payments

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 1, 2024

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has taken a firm stance against a proposed mandate that would expand the acceptable forms of payment for products and services in the state. The organization expressed its opposition during a recent hearing on the matter.During the hearing, Phillip Arnzen, the director of legislative affairs for the Missouri Chamber, highlighted the organization's concerns. Arnzen acknowledged the bill's sponsor for considering business community concerns but emphasized that the requirement for private entities to accept gold and silver...

Medium v0e45sjay0517ikzqzp1n4ddrqkv

SLU Faculty, Student Named St. Louis Magazine 2024 Excellence in Nursing Finalists

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 1, 2024

ST. LOUIS — St. Louis Magazine recently announced the 2024 Excellence in Nursing Awards finalists. Saint Louis University continues to dominate the educator category with four finalists chosen by a prestigious selection committee.Interim Dean Kristine L'Ecuyer, Ph.D., expressed her gratitude for the recognition, stating, "I am grateful for an opportunity to support and cheer for the Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing faculty and students." L'Ecuyer also highlighted the pride felt by the institution for the students and faculty being acknowledged for their...

Medium v0e45sjay0517ikzqzp1n4ddrqkv

Golf and Give Innovation Challenge Yields Great Haul for Billiken Bounty

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 1, 2024

Source reported that the Golf and Give innovation challenge at Saint Louis University's School of Science and Engineering was a success. A total of thirteen teams participated in the challenge, where they were tasked with creating a mini golf hole representing their student organization using donation items.The highlight of the event was the impressive designs created by the participating teams. The winning team, Women in Aviation, impressed the golfers with their creative Southwest 737 plane hole, adorned in blue and gold, complete with miniature seats for golfers to...

Medium ywae5qgtgg5fqg1dwrympoffydut

Four Missouri Men Accused of Stealing Mail and Committing Fraud with Stolen Checks

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 1, 2024

Four Franklin County, Missouri men have been indicted on charges accusing them of stealing mail and using stolen checks to commit bank fraud.According to the information provided in the indictment, the men - Matthew Cahill, Donald Anderson, Harvey Hale, and Joshua Hopkins - were each indicted in U.S. District Court in St. Louis on charges of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, multiple counts of bank fraud, and aggravated identity theft.The indictment alleges that the men obtained checks, bank account information, and personal identifying information by stealing incoming...

Medium zah7vxcqvqjnnsvcwcedfgubw4rg

New Health & Wellness Summit to address key workplace issues

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 1, 2024

A new Health & Wellness Summit is set to be held in Missouri on April 18, 2024, aimed at addressing key workplace issues and promoting a healthier and more productive workforce. The summit will take place at the Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Brentwood and will feature essential strategies to help companies achieve their objectives.Among the topics to be discussed at the summit are creating a culture of wellness, addressing mental health and substance use struggles, mindfulness in the workplace, and innovative wellness strategies from leading employers in Missouri. The...

Medium ywae5qgtgg5fqg1dwrympoffydut

East St. Louis Man Receives Life Plus 15 Years for Fentanyl Dealing and Drug-Linked Shooting Death

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 1, 2024

U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp sentenced Deoman Reeves, 32, of East St. Louis, to life in prison plus 15 years for charges related to fentanyl dealing and a fatal shooting in University City. Reeves was found guilty of multiple felony charges, including possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, resulting in death.Special Agent in Charge Bernard G. Hansen of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) commented on the case, stating, “This is a dangerous individual who has a...

Medium zah7vxcqvqjnnsvcwcedfgubw4rg

Missouri Chamber opposes costly anti-DEI legislation

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 1, 2024

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has taken a stand against proposed legislation in the state that aims to penalize private businesses for implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. The organization's opposition comes in response to SB 980, which was discussed in the Senate Government Accountability Committee this week.During the hearing, Phillip Arnzen, director of legislative affairs for the Missouri Chamber, expressed concerns about the potential consequences of the bill. Arnzen stated, "The DEI-related prohibitions in this legislation...