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Former CFO receives 41-month sentence for $2 million embezzlement

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 8, 2024

U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp has sentenced Richard D. Zellner, the former Chief Financial Officer of a company in St. Louis County, Missouri, to 41 months in prison for embezzling $2 million.

Man sentenced for exchanging gifts for sex with minor

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 7, 2024

U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp sentenced Theodore “Ted” John Sartori Sr., 64, to 10 years in prison for exchanging cash and other items of value for sex with a 14-year-old girl.

Court overturns Biden-Harris immigration rule after multi-state lawsuit

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 7, 2024

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has successfully obtained a court order to overturn the Biden-Harris Administration's "parole in place" (PIP) rule.

Saint Louis Art Museum launches Festive Fridays for holiday season

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 7, 2024

The Saint Louis Art Museum is set to launch a new series of free programs, Festive Fridays, starting November 22 and running weekly through December 27.

Man sentenced for double carjacking offenses

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 7, 2024

U.S. District Judge Rodney W. Sippel has sentenced Ramon D. Davis, 20, to 13 years in prison for his involvement in two carjackings in the St. Louis area.

Analysis: Missouri among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 6, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Show-Me State Times shows that Missouri is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Missouri increases from Q2 to Q3

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 6, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Missouri in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $296,409, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

St. Louis man sentenced for fatal shooting and drug charges

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 6, 2024

A St. Louis County man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for murder and related charges. U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp handed down the sentence on Wednesday to Terry W. Winebarger, 52, who was found guilty of fatally shooting an...

SLU study reveals underuse of integrative palliative care for pancreatic cancer

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 5, 2024

For patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, a compassionate care approach can significantly impact their well-being.

SLU partners with local academy to enhance middle school education

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 5, 2024

Saint Louis University's School of Education has established a partnership with St. Louis Catholic Academy, marking a significant collaboration aimed at enhancing middle school education.

Man sentenced for smuggling fatal drugs into St. Francois County jail

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 5, 2024

U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk has sentenced a man to 22 years in prison for orchestrating the smuggling of a fatal dose of drugs into the St. Francois County jail.

St. Louis felon pleads guilty to shooting at police officers

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 5, 2024

A convicted felon, Dexter McKinnies, admitted to shooting at officers from the St. Louis County Police Department on Monday.

Study shows disparities in palliative care access among Black heart failure patients

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 5, 2024

A recent study conducted by researchers at Saint Louis University reveals that only one in eight heart failure patients in the United States receives palliative care consultations within five years of diagnosis.

Payments Group: Hawley-backed credit card bill ‘would force Americans’ credit cards to run on unknown, untested networks'

By Show-Me State Times News Service | Nov 4, 2024

A spokesman for the Electronic Payments Coalition (EPC) said the proposed “Credit Card Competition Act” (CCCA), co-sponsored by U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), would “force Americans’ credit cards to run on unknown, untested networks.”