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News from May 2024

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SLU student wins award for anemia blood test design

By Show-Me State Times | May 16, 2024

Amogh Chariyamane, a senior majoring in health sciences at Doisy College of Health Sciences and a Medical Scholar, has expressed his commitment to healthcare and enhancing lives.

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Saint Louis University's Gabrielle Chiodo prepares for graduation with diverse achievements

By Show-Me State Times | May 16, 2024

Gabrielle Chiodo, a senior at the College of Arts and Sciences, is set to graduate this May with bachelor's degrees in political science and communication.

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Felon sentenced to 10 years for threatening mail carrier

By Show-Me State Times | May 16, 2024

U.S. District Judge John A. Ross sentenced a man to 10 years in prison on Wednesday for threatening a mail carrier over a missing package containing marijuana. Marquis Melton, 31, pleaded guilty in January to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm.

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VA provides 1,413 home purchase loans in Missouri in Q1

By Show-Me State Times | May 15, 2024

There were 1,413 VA home purchase loans issued in Missouri in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $393.8 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Mayor Jones outlines progress and plans in 2024 State of the City Speech

By Show-Me State Times | May 15, 2024

Mayor Tishaura O. Jones presented her 2024 State of the City Speech at the Sun Theater in St. Louis City's Grand Center Arts District. "Today, the City of St. Louis is safer, stronger, and healthier than we were last year. And next year, we'll be safer, stronger, and healthier than we are today," she stated.

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Father-son duo sentenced for trafficking cocaine into St. Louis

By Show-Me State Times | May 15, 2024

U.S. District Judge Ronnie L. White has sentenced a father and son duo for trafficking kilograms of cocaine to St. Louis over several years. The verdict was delivered on Wednesday, with Gregory Dixson Jr., 53, receiving a 15-year prison sentence along with a $10,000 fine and 10 years of supervised release after his term ends. His son, Gregory Cornell Dixson III, 33, was sentenced to 10 years and one month in prison.

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Missouri AG investigates alleged illegal immigrant employment at 5G Masonry LLC

By Show-Me State Times | May 15, 2024

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has sent a letter to 5G Masonry LLC, demanding verification of the lawful status of their employees. This move comes in response to a complaint received by General Bailey's office, alleging that the company employs illegal immigrants, which would be a violation of state law. The company has been given fifteen days to produce the requested documents.

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Former state's attorney sentenced for fraudulent property scheme

By Show-Me State Times | May 15, 2024

Former Williamson County State’s Attorney, Brandon Zanotti, was sentenced on Wednesday to two years of probation, a $5,000 fine and 20 hours of community service. The sentencing comes in the wake of his involvement in a scheme to sell seven commercial rental properties by falsifying loan and other bank documents.

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VA provides 1,816 home loans in Missouri totaling $496 million in Q1

By Show-Me State Times | May 15, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 1,816 home loans totaling $496 million in Missouri during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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St. Louis mayor releases first report on surveillance technology use

By Show-Me State Times | May 14, 2024

Mayor Tishaura O. Jones, in collaboration with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD), has released the first annual comprehensive report on the use of surveillance technology in St. Louis. The report emphasizes that surveillance technology, coupled with robust policies that protect civil liberties, enhances the city's ability to tackle violent crime, particularly shooting incidents.

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St. Louis adjusts roll cart collection schedule for Memorial Day 2024

By Show-Me State Times | May 14, 2024

The City of St. Louis Refuse Division has issued a reminder to residents with roll carts that the trash collection schedule will be adjusted to accommodate the observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, 2024.

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Convicted felon pleads guilty to illegal firearm possession

By Show-Me State Times | May 14, 2024

On Monday, a convicted felon confessed to the illegal possession of firearms on two separate occasions, one of which involved a violent altercation in a bar located in Overland, Missouri. Kenneth Jordan, 63, from University City, Missouri, pleaded guilty to two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm.

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Mayor Jones to present State of the City address 2024

By Show-Me State Times | May 13, 2024

Mayor Jones is set to deliver her annual State of the City address. Besides welcoming community members and dignitaries, her speech will underscore the administration's dedication to implementing substantial changes in St. Louis that residents can perceive and experience in their daily lives. The event can be attended in person or viewed on STLTV. The transcript of the speech will be made available after the event.

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Three plead guilty to half-million dollar health care fraud conspiracy

By Show-Me State Times | May 13, 2024

Three individuals formerly associated with a St. Louis County, Missouri-based home health care company have pleaded guilty to a federal charge related to a health care fraud conspiracy. The trio admitted to fraudulent billing of the Missouri Medicaid program, amounting to over $552,000.

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Chinese national indicted for defrauding elderly Missouri woman

By Show-Me State Times | May 13, 2024

A 27-year-old Chinese national, Dongyi Guo, has been indicted on charges of defrauding an elderly woman in Missouri out of $95,000. The indictment was filed in the U.S. District Court in St. Louis on May 8, where Guo faced one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

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Peyton Kennedy reflects on success in academics and athletics at Saint Louis University

By Show-Me State Times | May 13, 2024

Peyton Kennedy, a senior at the Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business, has concluded her final year with significant achievements both academically and athletically.

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Missouri political committees that received the most contributions during week ending May 11

By Show-Me State Times | May 12, 2024

Here are the 50 political committees that received the largest financial contributions during the week ending May 11, according to the Missouri Ethics Commission.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Missouri declines from Q4 2023 to Q1

By Show-Me State Times | May 10, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Missouri in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $278,732, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

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Missouri Airmen conduct mock deployment exercise for future preparedness

By Show-Me State Times | May 10, 2024

The 239th Combat Communications Squadron recently collaborated with multiple units from the 131st Bomb Wing to prepare members for future deployments. The preparation involved providing real-world training scenarios, which took place from April 22 to May 2, 2024, at Camp Clark in Nevada, Missouri.

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Missouri General Assembly approves $52 billion state budget

By Show-Me State Times | May 10, 2024

The Missouri General Assembly has given its approval to the state's budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The $52 billion budget includes funding for Greater St. Louis, Inc. priorities such as sustained investments in the Missouri Technology Corporation and public transportation, St. Louis Lambert International Airport, and the University of Missouri – St. Louis.