Show-Me State Times

A former school bus driver from St. Peters, Missouri, Robert W. Stillwell, has been indicted on charges of producing child pornography. According to the indictment in U.S. District Court in St. Louis, Stillwell is accused of recording the sexual abuse of two minor victims between December 1, 2020, and January 5, 2024."If convicted, each charge of production of child pornography carries a mandatory sentence of 15 years in prison and a maximum of 30 years," the authorities stated.The FBI, the St. Peters Police Department, and the St. Charles County Cyber Crime Task Force...

Bill to extend teacher externship program awaits Senate debate

Legislation to allow Missouri teachers to continue to participate in hands-on learning and take that knowledge back to their students was sent this week to the full Senate for consideration."The Missouri Chamber was in strong support of Shields’ bill. We believe it’s good policy for the state to integrate and build relationships between businesses and schools." - Kara Corches, vice president of governmental affairs for the Missouri ChamberThe bill in question is HB 1945, sponsored by Rep. Brenda Shields (R-St. Joseph), which seeks to repeal the sunset provision for the...

Texas Man Admits Stealing $319,000 from Armored Car

A man from Texas has admitted to stealing $319,000 from an armored car in Missouri back in 2022. Malik Johnson, 26, broke into an armored truck at the Overland Plaza shopping center and made off with three bags containing the hefty sum. The theft took place while the driver was picking up cash from a retailer at the shopping center.Johnson pleaded guilty on Thursday to interstate transportation of stolen property. According to an unnamed source, "He is scheduled to be sentenced August 5." The charge he faces carries a penalty of up to 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine,...

Senate gives initial approval to essential health care funding bill

On May 3, 2024, the Missouri Senate has given initial approval to legislation crucial for the state's healthcare system. Senate Bill 748, sponsored by Sen. Lincoln Hough, aims to renew the Federal Reimbursement Allowance program (FRA) that plays a significant role in sustaining essential health care services across Missouri.According to an unknown speaker, the FRA program has been described as a "critical funding mechanism" for the state's hospitals, nursing homes, and pharmacies to support Missouri's Medicaid program, generating approximately $4 billion annually in...

Coast Guard honors SLU instructors for innovation in emergency management

Shawn Steadman and Jesse A. Scott, both affiliated with Saint Louis University's emergency management program, were recently recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard.

FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Biologics companies in Missouri during April

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

STL Welcomes Increased Air Canada Service and Routes This Summer

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is excited to announce the launch of Air Canada's seasonal service to Montreal, Canada. Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge, STL Airport Director, expressed her enthusiasm, stating, "It is great news to have Air Canada service to Montreal." This new service will provide the St. Louis region with a daily outbound flight to Montreal at 11 a.m. and an inbound flight arriving from Montreal just after 9 p.m., operating out of STL's Concourse A in Terminal 1.Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President, Revenue and Network Planning at Air Canada,...

St. Louis Continues to Build Capacity to Help Geospatial Companies Meet Their Mission

St. Louis is making strides in the geospatial sector, as highlighted by their presence at the GEOINT Symposium 2024 in Orlando, Florida. Maggie Kost, Chief Business Attraction Officer for Greater St. Louis, Inc., expressed the city's commitment to supporting geospatial companies, stating, "We have brought everything together in St. Louis to help geospatial companies big and small meet their mission."The St. Louis team showcased their ongoing efforts at the symposium, offering insights into workforce development, business attraction, and startup support. The city's...

Former Boy Scout Volunteer Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison for Hiding Cameras in Camp Bathrooms

U.S. District Judge Rodney W. Sippel sentenced a former Boy Scout volunteer to 22 years in prison for hiding cameras in bathrooms at a St. Francois County, Missouri scout camp. David Lee Nelson was also ordered to pay special assessments for victims and prevention programs, as well as for counseling for the victims involved in the case.Nelson, who hid cameras in paper towel dispensers at the S Bar F Scout Ranch in St. Francois County, pleaded guilty to two counts of production of child pornography and two counts of attempted production of child pornography. Following his...

Attorney General Bailey Challenges Biden's ATF Rule on Private Gun Sales

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, alongside a coalition of twenty other states, has taken a stand against the Biden Administration’s new rule from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) that targets private gun sales. Attorney General Bailey emphasized his commitment to defending Second Amendment rights, stating, “When out-of-touch D.C. elites target Missourians’ Second Amendment rights, I will always take action to protect those liberties.”The lawsuit challenges the requirement for law-abiding citizens to obtain a federal firearms dealer...

Woman Accused of Bilking St. Louis-Area Company Extradited from Scotland

Sarah Lynn Tweedie, now 49, has been extradited from Scotland to face charges of embezzling $165,000 from a St. Louis-area company. Tweedie, who was indicted in U.S. District Court in St. Louis on June 21, 2018, faces multiple counts of fraud and identity theft.According to the indictment, Tweedie, while working as a controller at a St. Louis area publishing company, engaged in various fraudulent activities between July 2017 and January 2018. This included using company funds for personal expenses such as a Scottish kilt and a premium seat upgrade on a flight, as well as...

Saint Louis University Museum of Art showcases Nick Leeper's new exhibit

Saint Louis University Museum of Art will host "What Is Christ," an exhibition featuring paintings and sculptures by Nick Leeper, S.J. The exhibition opens on Friday, May 3, and will run through Sunday, May 26.

Poplar Bluff Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Methamphetamine Sales

A Poplar Bluff man, Joshua E. Forbes, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for his involvement in selling methamphetamine. U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. handed down the sentence, which included 10 years for selling methamphetamine and an additional two years for violating supervised release related to a previous heroin distribution case.According to reports, Forbes, 31, was caught selling methamphetamine to a member of the Southeast Missouri Drug Task Force and coordinating other individuals to sell the drug on multiple occasions between June and August...

South Transfer Station Closed Until Further Notice

The City of St. Louis Refuse Division has announced that the south drop off site located at 4100 South 1st Street will be closed until further notice. This closure requires all residents to utilize the north drop off site located at 4124 North 1st Street for their disposal needs. The Refuse Division specified, "The south drop off site located at 4100 South 1st Street will be closed until further notice." Additionally, they emphasized that "All residents must use the north drop off site located at 4124 North 1st Street during the closure of the south drop off site."...

Missouri experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of April 2024

As of April 2024, Missouri experienced a 19.4% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 19.9% increase.

Which Missouri political committees received the most contributions during April?

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

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

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted five inspections at five Food and Cosmetics companies from Missouri in April.

St. Louis County Man Sentenced to 84 Months in Prison for Selling Fentanyl

A man from St. Louis County, Missouri, Donald Lawrence Bateman, has been sentenced to 84 months in prison by U.S. District Judge John A. Ross for selling drugs to a woman who later died. Bateman, 28, pleaded guilty in January to distribution of a controlled substance and possession with the intent to distribute a mixture or substance containing fentanyl. According to the report, Bateman admitted to selling illegal drugs to a St. Louis woman who was found dead the next day. In a series of text messages, Bateman and the victim discussed the sale of drugs, including...

Mayor Tishaura O. Jones and SLMPD Joint Statement on Planned Protest at St. Louis University

Mayor Tishaura O. Jones and the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department released a joint statement regarding the planned protest at St. Louis University's campus scheduled for this evening.In the statement, they acknowledged the protest, stating, "The Jones Administration and the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are aware of a protest planned on St. Louis University's (SLU) campus this evening." They also emphasized their commitment to upholding the right to peaceful assembly, with Mayor Jones and SLMPD stating, "Mayor Jones and SLMPD unequivocally express our...

Sarah Adam makes history as first woman on US paralympic wheelchair rugby team