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News from October 2024

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Hawley questions Secret Service over Trump's security amid whistleblower claims

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 9, 2024

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley has raised concerns regarding the level of protection provided to former President Donald Trump by the U.S. Secret Service. In letters addressed to Acting Director Ronald Rowe and DHS Inspector General Joseph Cuffari, Hawley outlined a whistleblower's claim suggesting that Secret Service leadership is obstructing government auditors from accessing certain events. This action allegedly aims to conceal that Trump is not receiving the highest level of security.

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Attorney general secures $131K restitution for Clay County homeowners

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 9, 2024

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has secured a judgment awarding $131,022 in restitution to homeowners in Clay County. The decision follows the failure of Cory Richards to deliver on promised home repairs. Additionally, Richards is required to pay over $17,000 in civil penalties.

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University researchers receive $8M for new anti-bullying strategies

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 8, 2024

Researchers at the University of Missouri have been awarded $8 million in grants to develop new strategies for preventing bullying in schools. Chad Rose, a well-known expert in bullying prevention and director of Mizzou’s Bully Prevention Lab, emphasizes the importance of teaching students to be respectful and friendly towards each other.

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Missouri average $292,900 for Q3

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 7, 2024

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Missouri for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 averaged $292,900, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Airline Trade Group: Policymakers should ‘ensure unnecessary regulation doesn’t eliminate’ credit card reward programs for Missourians

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 7, 2024

Marli Collier, managing director of Airlines 4 America (A4A), said policymakers should protect credit card travel reward programs from “unnecessary regulations,” as the U.S. Senate now considers two bills that could impact such programs for Missouri residents.

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St. Louis begins major revitalization project for downtown's 7th Street

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 7, 2024

Construction has commenced on a significant infrastructure project aimed at revitalizing 7th Street in downtown St. Louis, stretching from Ballpark Village to America’s Center on Washington Avenue. The project, valued at $3.7 million and funded through a combination of public and private sources, seeks to enhance the area with new sidewalks, lighting, trees, and protected bicycle lanes.

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Hawley reiterates support for Israel on anniversary of October 7 attacks

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 7, 2024

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the October 7th attacks on Israel by Hamas. U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released a statement to commemorate the event, emphasizing continued support for Israel. "One year ago today our great ally Israel was savagely attacked. A year later, they’re still fighting to defend their nation," said Sen. Hawley. "Now more than ever, we must stand with Israel."

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U.S. Army Corps updates Coldwater Creek signs amid radiation concerns

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 7, 2024

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will update signage around Coldwater Creek, a site in Missouri affected by toxic waste disposal dating back to World War II. The Army Corps plans to install new signs in November.

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Voters support using Rams funds for neighborhood infrastructure improvements

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 7, 2024

St. Louis voters have expressed a strong preference for investing in infrastructure in underinvested neighborhoods in North and Southeast City, as well as Downtown, using funds from the Rams settlement. This information comes from a poll commissioned by Greater St. Louis, Inc., which surveyed 600 likely voters for the city's April 2025 general election.

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Five charged with defrauding elderly victims using tech support scam

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 7, 2024

Five individuals have been arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, accused of stealing over $8 million from elderly victims across at least ten states through a tech support scam involving gold bars. The accused are Dariona Lambert, 22; Zhamoniq Stevens, 23; Chintankumar Parekh, 51; Mehul Darji, 41; and Sital Singh, 42. Lambert, Stevens, and Parekh were initially indicted in June.

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St. Louis woman pleads guilty to stealing deceased relative's government benefits

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 7, 2024

A woman from St. Louis admitted on Monday to stealing government benefits intended for her deceased grandmother. Shamari Jackson, 32, entered a guilty plea in U.S. District Court in St. Louis for one felony count of theft of government money.

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Entrepreneurship pioneer Robert H. Brockhaus passes away at age 84

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 7, 2024

Robert H. Brockhaus, a prominent figure in the academic field of business entrepreneurship, passed away at the age of 84.

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Saint Louis Science Center hosts annual Halloween-themed Science Spooktacular

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 7, 2024

The Saint Louis Science Center is gearing up for its annual Science Spooktacular, a Halloween-themed event offering a mix of free and paid activities from October 25-27.

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Missouri reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending Oct. 5

By P. T. Askew | Oct 6, 2024

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 Sept. 28.

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Analysis: Missouri one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 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.

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VA Purchase Loans in Missouri average $277,082 for Q2

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 4, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Missouri in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $277,082, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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SLU School of Nursing holds White Coat Ceremony for new class

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 4, 2024

Saint Louis University's Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing held its White Coat Ceremony for the Class of 2027, marking a significant milestone for students as they commence their clinical training.

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St. Louis ranks third nationally in job growth according to new federal data

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 4, 2024

New federal data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the St. Louis metropolitan area has climbed to third place nationally in job growth, sharing this position with Indianapolis. The only cities surpassing St. Louis in job growth from August 2023 to August 2024 are Las Vegas and Salt Lake City.

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Missouri ranks 44th in average VA home loan amount in 2023

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 3, 2024

With $269,221 in issued loans, Missouri ranked 44th for the average amount of a VA home loan in 2023, according to figures provided by the Veteran Affairs Home Loans Index.

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St. Louis man sentenced for embezzlement and wire fraud

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 3, 2024

U.S. District Judge John A. Ross has sentenced a St. Louis man to one year and one day in prison for embezzling funds from his employer. The individual, Stephen Patrick Higgins, aged 32, was also ordered to repay $100,485 to both his former employer and an insurance company.