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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit against the Grain Belt Express (GBE), a transmission line project that would span the northern portion of the state. The project is alleged to unlawfully seize land from Missouri property owners.

Average VA home loan amount in Missouri falls in Q1

The average VA home loan amount in Missouri during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $273,105, a 2.5% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

SLU student honored as Missouri Teacher Leader of Tomorrow

A student from Saint Louis University (SLU) has been recognized with the 2024 Missouri Teacher Leaders of Tomorrow award.

St. Louis CITY SC reports nearly $170M economic boost from inaugural season

ST. LOUIS – St. Louis CITY SC released a new study today detailing the economic impact of the team on the St. Louis metro area, amounting to nearly $170 million during its inaugural season in 2023. Kurt Weigle, Chief Downtown Officer for Greater St. Louis, Inc., issued a statement regarding the economic impact study, which was commissioned by GSL in partnership with CITY SC.

Missouri leads 19-state lawsuit against five states over energy policies

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, alongside 18 other states, has filed a lawsuit against California, Connecticut, Minnesota, New Jersey, and Rhode Island at the United States Supreme Court. The suit aims to halt policies from these states that allegedly threaten Missouri's energy sector.

American Cancer Society Spokesperson: Missouri legislature ‘missed an opportunity to help’ cancer patients with out-of-pocket medical costs

A Missouri spokesperson for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) said the state legislature “missed an opportunity” to help her members by not passing legislation to ban “Copay Accumulator Adjustment Programs” (CAAPS).

St. Louis Office joins national network event focused on preventing gun violence

On May 22, 2024, staff from the Office of Violence Prevention (OVP), a division of the Department of Public Safety, will join other members of the National Offices of Violence Prevention Network (NOVPN) in an event hosted by the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention. The focus will be on community violence intervention and collaborative efforts to build an ecosystem of Offices of Violence Prevention aimed at enhancing community safety.

St. Louis County man indicted for alleged pandemic loan and disability fraud

A St. Louis County man has been indicted for allegedly obtaining $620,000 in COVID-19 pandemic loans fraudulently and committing a separate disability fraud.

Missouri man sentenced to 40 years for recording sexual abuse of minor

ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on Wednesday sentenced a Pevely, Missouri man to 40 years in prison for recording his sexual abuse of a minor.

Save Lives Now! advisory council to hold first meeting on May 23

The first meeting of the new Save Lives Now! Advisory Council will be held on Thursday, May 23, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Florissant Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, located at 195 S. New Florissant Rd, Florissant, MO 63031. The meeting is open to the public.

St. Louis Office of Violence Prevention releases inaugural 2023 review

The Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) within the City of St. Louis' Department of Public Safety has released its inaugural 2023 review, highlighting significant strides in community safety and violence reduction efforts. Established in July 2022 under the leadership of Mayor Tishaura Jones, OVP is committed to creating safe, violence-free neighborhoods through community-centered approaches.

Jefferson Barracks hosts inaugural SNCO induction for 131st Bomb Wing

The 131st Bomb Wing conducted its inaugural senior noncommissioned officer (SNCO) induction ceremony at Jefferson Barracks Air National Guard Station in St. Louis on May 4, 2024. This event marked the first time such a ceremony was held in the wing's history.

Current CDC report highlights this year's measles activity in Missouri as of week ending April 27

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Missouri for 2024 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending April 20.

Catholic Vote President: The NFL's statement against Butker 'calls into question their commitment to genuine diversity and inclusion'

Catholic Vote President Brian Burch said the NFL's statement distancing themselves from Kansas City Chiefs' kicker Harrison Butker after his commencement speech at Benedictine college regarding his Catholic beliefs does not align their their commitment to genuine diversity and inclusion."

Missouri one of 30 states that allows copay accumulators

By Show-Me State Times News Service | May 21, 2024

Missouri is one of thirty states that allows copay accumulators.

Pemiscot County man sentenced to over 11 years for meth sales

U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp on Tuesday sentenced a Pemiscot County, Missouri man to 140 months in prison for selling methamphetamine three times to undercover drug task force officers.

St. Louis initiates comprehensive citywide transportation improvement plan

On May 21, 2024, Mayor Tishaura O. Jones announced the initiation of a comprehensive citywide plan aimed at enhancing transportation and mobility for residents and visitors in St. Louis.

St. Louis launches effort towards comprehensive transportation improvement