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St. Louis Man Sentenced to 65 Months in Prison for Drug, Gun Crimes

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 14, 2024

ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis man, Courtlend Green, has been sentenced to 65 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig for his involvement in drug and gun-related crimes. Green, 27, was caught with fentanyl, methamphetamine, and two fully automatic handguns. The sentencing comes after Green's actions on Jan. 3, 2023, where he was apprehended by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department detectives.According to reports, Green's Honda Crosstour was found to contain two Glock handguns modified with illegal "switches" that turned them into fully automatic...

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Attorney General Bailey Levels Fraud Charges Against Software Developer in Greene County

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 14, 2024

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced that charges have been filed against Mason W. Roller, the 30-year-old software developer behind Bearded Dev Ops, for allegedly defrauding a consumer in Greene County. Attorney General Bailey emphasized the seriousness with which his office views exploitation of Missourians, stating, "The Attorney General’s Office takes exploitation of Missourians seriously." He added, "We work diligently to investigate fraudulent companies and individuals, and when we find credible evidence, we take swift action."The charge against...

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St. Louis Man Admits Home Health Care Fraud

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 14, 2024

A man from St. Louis, Missouri, Christopher J. Spencer, has admitted to committing home health care fraud by using his brother's identity to obtain around $31,700 from the Missouri Medicaid Program. Spencer pleaded guilty to five counts of making false statements relating to health care benefits, acknowledging his deceit from June 2018 to February 2022 in connection with claims for Medicaid-reimbursed personal care assistance services.Spencer confessed to the fraudulent activity, admitting to submitting false time sheets and Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) records,...

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Jay Sexton receives 2024 SEC Faculty Achievement Award

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 13, 2024

In a recent announcement, Jay Sexton, the director of the Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy at the University of Missouri, has been honored with the prestigious Southeastern Conference (SEC) Faculty Achievement Award for 2024. This recognition is bestowed upon one professor from each university within the SEC, highlighting their outstanding scholarship and research contributions.Expressing his gratitude, Jay Sexton humbly accepted the award, attributing his success to the supportive community at the University of Missouri. Sexton, who also serves as the Rich...

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St. Louis County Man Sentenced for Gun Crime

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 13, 2024

St. Louis County Man Sentenced for Gun CrimeST. LOUIS– U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp on Wednesday sentenced a felon caught with a gun to 55 months in prison.Police searched the St. Louis County, Missouri apartment of Martez D. Lindsey on April 25, 2023, while investigating a fatal hit-and-run. Detectives found a stolen Taurus G3 pistol, .53 grams of cocaine base, .33 grams of methamphetamine, 1.14 grams of marijuana, a digital scale and $1,370 in cash in Lindsey’s bedroom. Lindsey, 31, admitted as part of his plea agreement in December that he knew he’d been...

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Attorney General Bailey Files Suit Against Real Estate Firm for Deceptive Practices

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 13, 2024

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has taken a firm stance against deceptive practices by filing a lawsuit against MV Realty, a Florida-based real estate firm, for its misleading tactics in marketing its services to Missouri homeowners. Attorney General Bailey emphasized his commitment to upholding the law and protecting consumers from exploitation, stating, “As Attorney General, I will enforce the laws as written and defend innocent Missourians from being ripped off.”The lawsuit alleges that MV Realty engaged in unlawful practices by offering homeowners only a small...

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Tenth Annual Womack Missouri Ag Outlook Conference and FAPRI-MU 40th

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 13, 2024

Former U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt will be the keynote luncheon speaker at the 2024 Abner W. Womack Missouri Agriculture Outlook Conference, scheduled for Wednesday, April 3, at the University of Missouri Bradford Research Farm near Columbia, Missouri.According to Ben Brown, senior research associate with FAPRI and conference organizer, "The outlook for Missouri agriculture is higher production in 2024 because of a rebound in yields, lower grain and oilseed prices more than offsetting a slight decline in input prices, and lower government payments." Brown also noted that Missouri...

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University of Missouri Board of Curators honors former Sen. Roy Blunt with naming of Soil Testing and Research Laboratory

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 12, 2024

The University of Missouri Board of Curators has voted to approve the naming of the Roy Blunt Soil Testing and Research Laboratory planned at the Fisher Delta Research, Extension and Education Center (FD-REEC) in Portageville, Missouri, to honor the former U.S. senator. The official groundbreaking event will be held April 5.Former Sen. Blunt expressed his enthusiasm for the new facility, stating, “It is an honor to have my name connected with this world-class facility right in the heart of the region that will benefit from the research the most.”Supported by various...

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Chris Prestigiacomo awarded 2024 Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 12, 2024

Chris Prestigiacomo, an associate teaching professor in the Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business at the University of Missouri, has been awarded the 2024 William T. Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence. The award, which includes a $15,000 check, was presented by Mun Choi, president of the University, and Steve Sowers, chief executive officer of Commerce Bank’s Missouri community markets.In his teaching philosophy statement, Prestigiacomo expressed his dedication to his students' success, stating, “My primary goal is to give my students the opportunity to...

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Man Accused of Defrauding Investors in Sports Betting Fund

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 12, 2024

A man from Pennsylvania, Elijah A. Goshert, has been indicted in St. Louis on three counts of wire fraud for allegedly defrauding investors in a sports betting fund for over five years. Goshert, who had a day job at a telecommunications company, is accused of misleading investors about the Magellan Sports Fund, claiming it used a sophisticated computer algorithm to place sports bets with reduced risks. However, according to the indictment, Goshert actually used investors' money for personal expenses including Disney vacations, private school tuition, and mortgage payments....

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Comptroller Green Announces Publication of 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 11, 2024

St. Louis, Mar 11 2024 - The Office of Comptroller Darlene Green has announced the release of the 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the City of St. Louis, offering insight into the city's financial status during the fiscal year 2023.The report, prepared in compliance with Article VIII Section 10 of the City Charter, adheres to the financial reporting standards set by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board and the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. KPMG LLP, an independent certified public accounting firm,...

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City of St. Louis Recreation Division Opens 2024 Summer Camp Registration

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 11, 2024

The City of St. Louis Recreation Division has officially opened the registration for the 2024 summer camps. With limited slots available, interested individuals are encouraged to secure their spots promptly.According to the announcement, there will be two sessions for the summer camp program. The first session is scheduled to commence on June 3rd, with the second session kicking off on July 8th. All camp activities will take place at various recreation centers within the city.Young campers aged between 6 to 13 years old are welcome to participate in the engaging and...

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Jason Furrer awarded 2024 Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 11, 2024

Mun Choi, president of the University of Missouri, Matthew Martens, interim provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Missouri, and Steve Sowers, chief executive officer of Commerce Bank’s Missouri community markets, today awarded a 2024 William T. Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence to Jason Furrer. Furrer is an associate teaching professor in the School of Medicine’s Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology (MMI).Richard Barohn, executive vice chancellor for health affairs and the School of Medicine dean, joined...

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Greater St. Louis, Inc. Applauds Mayor Jones for Signing Legislation Critical for Airport Terminal Transformation

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 11, 2024

St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones has signed into law legislation that will expedite the transformation of St. Louis Lambert International Airport. The legislation, Board Bill 201, authorizes the use of Construction Manager At Risk to procure major components of design and construction for the new single terminal airport transformation. CMAR is also critical to controlling costs and accelerating the timeline of the new terminal project.In response to the enactment of the CMAR legislation, Greater St. Louis, Inc. issued a statement expressing their support. They emphasized...

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MU officials provide support, counseling in search for missing student 

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 11, 2024

University of Missouri officials were alerted this weekend that a student, Riley Strain, was missing after traveling to Nashville, Tenn., to attend a private event. The university has been in touch with the family and authorities in Nashville who are working to find Strain. "The safety of our community is our highest priority," said Angela King Taylor, interim vice chancellor for Student Affairs. "Our thoughts are with Riley’s family as the search continues. We will be offering any support to them that we can, and we encourage anyone who needs help to reach out to our...

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Man Sentenced to 7+ Years in Prison After Domestic Assault, Shooting

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 11, 2024

St. Louis County man Joshua Lee, 37, has been sentenced to seven years and five months in prison after assaulting his then-girlfriend in 2022. According to U.S. District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig, Lee pleaded guilty to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm. The incident occurred on August 6, 2022, when Lee was caught with a handgun by Saint Louis County Police officers responding to a report of a domestic incident involving an assault and shooting. The victim, Lee's then-girlfriend, had been shot in the back.During the sentencing, Judge Fleissig stated,...

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Week ending March 9: Missouri political committees that received the most contributions

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 10, 2024

Here are the 50 political committees that received the largest financial contributions during the week ending March 9, according to the Missouri Ethics Commission.

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Arkansas Man Admits Exchanging Nude Pictures with Girl

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 8, 2024

A man from Arkansas, Joseph D. Najera, has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to exchanging nude pictures with a minor for five years, starting when she was 12. Najera, 25, of Lincoln, Arkansas, admitted to one felony count of coercion and enticement of a minor.According to his plea agreement, Najera and the victim met in 2017 via Kik Messenger. The victim, who was underage, was told by Najera to perform sex acts during video chats and create pornographic images and pictures. He also sent her pornographic videos via TextNow and Facebook Messenger. Najera...

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Two Men Accused of Kidnapping St. Louis County Toddler

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 8, 2024

Two men, Kendal “KD” White and Cam’Ron Henderson, both 19 years old, have been indicted by a grand jury for the kidnapping of a toddler in St. Louis County, Missouri, on August 10, 2023. According to reports, the incident took place in north St. Louis County when White and Henderson went to the child's mother's home in search of the child's father, whom they believed had stolen firearms from White.During the attempted kidnapping, White reportedly pistol-whipped the mother when she resisted, and they ultimately left the child with strangers in St. Louis after seeing an...

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Missouri Chamber opposes interference in non-compete agreements

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 8, 2024

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is opposing legislation that would restrict employers’ ability to protect themselves through non-compete agreements.On March 4, the House Special Committee on Small Business heard HB 2787, which would create a new regulatory framework for non-competes and other employment agreements. Missouri employers have long relied upon existing case law and legal precedence when establishing these agreements. In response to this proposed legislation, the Missouri Chamber testified against what they perceive as interference in the free...