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The human vascular system delivers oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and other vital substances to cells and organs in the body. When that system loses the ability to expand and contract—a process called arterial stiffening—the body becomes more susceptible to cardiovascular disease. In a notable discovery, a team of researchers at the University of Missouri has helped pioneer a molecular therapeutic that reduces arterial stiffness and improves blood vessel function, providing hope for those suffering from cardiovascular disease.

Missouri woman sentenced to prison for pandemic-related loan fraud

ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp on Tuesday sentenced a woman who obtained COVID-19 pandemic loans for a fake company called the “Barbie Factory” to a year and a day in prison.

Felon sentenced for illegal firearm trafficking

CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig on Tuesday sentenced a convicted felon caught buying and selling guns to 72 months in prison.

Turks & Caicos man charged with sextortion involving Missouri teen

ST. LOUIS – A man from the Turks and Caicos has been arrested after being indicted and accused of the sextortion of a Missouri teen.

St.Louis records highest percentage increase in foreign-born population among large US metros

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 16, 2024

Newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau indicates that the St. Louis metropolitan area has recorded the highest percentage increase in foreign-born population among the 30 largest metro areas in the United States from 2022-2023. The 15-county bi-state region added more than 30,000 foreign-born residents during this period, marking a significant milestone.

Hawley unveils report alleging secret service failures in Trump assassination attempt

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 16, 2024

In the wake of a second assassination attempt against former President Donald J. Trump, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) unveiled a new, 22-page whistleblower report detailing the failures of the United States Secret Service in connection with the July 13 attempted assassination of former President Trump. The Hawley Report has been shared with the House Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump to supplement their investigation.

Missouri's Q1 individual income tax revenue up 98.4% from previous quarter

The first quarter brought in $2.3 billion in individual income tax revenue for Missouri, a 98.4% increase from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Missouri's Q1 property tax revenue up 190.9% from previous quarter

The first quarter brought in $32 million in property tax revenue for Missouri, a 190.9% increase from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

VA provides 12.4% fewer home purchase loans in Missouri in Q2

There were 1,238 VA home purchases in Missouri in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $343 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

St. Louis man sentenced for drug shipment involving methamphetamine and cocaine

ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Rodney W. Sippel on Friday sentenced a man who was caught by police after a shipment of 15 pounds of methamphetamine and four and one-half pounds of cocaine was intercepted to 134 months in prison.

Two Missouri felons sentenced on gun charges

Two convicted felons in Missouri have been sentenced to prison for firearm-related offenses. U.S. District Judge John A. Ross sentenced Steven Matthew Dinzebach, 35, of Franklin County, Missouri, to 72 months in prison with three years of supervised release following his imprisonment.

Former Missouri prison employee indicted on multiple drug-related charges

A former employee of a Missouri state prison appeared in U.S. District Court Friday to answer drug charges.

Southeast Missouri man sentenced for fatal shooting under Project Safe Neighborhoods

U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Clark on Friday sentenced a man responsible for one fatal and one non-fatal shooting in Hayti, Missouri, in 2023 to 25 years in prison.

Partnerships drive major investments into downtown St. Louis

Greater St. Louis, Inc. (GSL) and the St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) presented a report to Mayor Tishaura Jones today, outlining their progress on addressing the future of two significant vacant properties in Downtown St. Louis: the Railway Exchange Building and the Millennium Hotel.

St. Louis man sentenced for fentanyl distribution after throwing dog from window

ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey on Thursday sentenced a man caught with guns and fentanyl after throwing a French bulldog out of a window to 75 months in prison.

Senator Hawley criticizes judge's decision to reduce bond for accused in Missouri boy's death

Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released a statement following a judge's decision to reduce the bond of Endrina Bracho, an undocumented immigrant charged with the death of 12-year-old Travis Wolfe in Missouri.

Hawley urges swift passage of Radiation Exposure Compensation Act

In today’s Senate Energy Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) renewed his push to reauthorize and expand the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA). Senator Hawley questioned Dr. Shaun Gleason, Director of Science-Security Initiative Integration at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, on his experience working in a facility instrumental to shoring up America’s nuclear prowess during the Manhattan Project and the Cold War.

Hazelwood company owner sentenced for contract fraud involving U.S. Corps of Engineers

U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Clark on Thursday sentenced the owner of a steel company that falsely claimed parts for a Mississippi River lock and dam had passed safety tests to a year and a day in prison.

Illinois man convicted for selling fatal fentanyl-laced Percocet