Show-Me State Times

Missouri ranked third in the US after receiving 21 EDA grants to fund economic development projects in 2023.

Missouri collects $3 million in property tax revenue in Q2

Missouri collected $3 million in property taxes during the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Inflation in Missouri lower than national average as of October 2024

As of October 2024, Missouri experienced a 20.6% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

Cori Bush addresses humanitarian aid law and criticizes legislation in recent tweets

In recent tweets dated November 20-21, Congresswoman Cori Bush discusses issues related to U.S. foreign policy regarding humanitarian aid and weapon distribution laws while condemning antisemitism definitions used in legislative resolutions.

Hawley calls for new commission to investigate DOJ and FBI

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley from Missouri has expressed his support for President-elect Donald Trump's choice of Pam Bondi as the nominee for U.S. Attorney General.

Hawley criticizes Mayorkas and Wray for canceling Senate testimony

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley has criticized Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and FBI Director Christopher Wray for canceling their scheduled public testimony before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.

Attorney General Bailey challenges Jackson County ordinance on Second Amendment grounds

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced plans to file a lawsuit against Jackson County, Missouri, following the passage of an ordinance that he claims infringes on Second Amendment rights.

Missouri collects $32 million in property tax revenue in Q1

Missouri collected $32 million in property taxes during the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Former St. Louis circus official indicted on embezzlement charges

A former official from a St. Louis non-profit circus has been indicted on charges of embezzling over $120,000 through various fraudulent activities between December 2022 and September 2023.

SLU student discusses leadership at Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice

ST. LOUIS – A Saint Louis University student recently spoke about the significance of student leadership at the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice, emphasizing empathy and imperfection in true leadership.

Chinese man pleads guilty in Missouri elder fraud case involving $95K

A Chinese national has admitted to taking $95,000 from a 79-year-old victim in Missouri as part of an elder fraud scheme.

Registered sex offender pleads guilty to possessing child pornography

A registered sex offender from Jefferson County, Missouri, Patrick Mayberry, has pleaded guilty to a felony charge of possession of child pornography.

Bush calls for expanded rent control measures and discusses office transitions

Congresswoman Cori Bush addresses key issues including rent control expansion and reproductive rights in recent tweets dated November 18-19.

ICL Group announces $500 million expansion in north St. Louis

ICL Group, a global specialty minerals company with its North American headquarters in St. Louis, has announced plans to expand into the North American battery materials market by establishing a new manufacturing plant in north St. Louis City.

St. Louis man receives 15-year sentence related to fatal shooting

A St. Louis County man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for his involvement in the death of his pregnant girlfriend, who was killed with an illegally acquired firearm. U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey handed down the sentence to Darius...

Felon sentenced for gun theft from St. Louis County store

U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk sentenced Johnny Phillips, a convicted felon, to 64 months in prison for stealing a firearm from a gun store in St. Louis County.

Veterinary care helps agility dog recover from respiratory issues

As a professional dog trainer in southern California, Liz Randall has worked with many dogs for agility events.

Senators address Chinese cybersecurity threats at Senate subcommittee hearing