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The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) has unanimously adopted U.S. Senator Josh Hawley’s (R-Mo.) amendment, requiring Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe to submit all information related to the July 13 assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. HSGAC Chairman Gary Peters (D-Mich.) also committed to voting on related legislation in committee next week.

Two men admit robbing three mail carriers as part of check-stealing conspiracy

ST. LOUIS – Two men have admitted to the armed robbery of three U.S. Postal Service letter carriers in St. Louis County in 2022 as part of a conspiracy to steal checks from the mail.

Department of Energy funds SLU's new Climate Resilience Center with nearly $1 million

Saint Louis University (SLU) has been awarded nearly $1 million by the Department of Energy to establish a Climate Resilience Center.

Missouri Chamber opposes Proposition A citing increased costs for businesses

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is urging residents to vote against Proposition A, a ballot measure that proposes new mandates on businesses. The proposition aims to raise the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2026, significantly higher than the current federal minimum wage of $7.25. Missouri's minimum wage has exceeded the federal rate since 2013.

University receives NIH grant for pioneering cardiovascular treatment research

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.

Denise Côté-Arsenault awarded Fulbright Specialist honor for work on pregnancy loss

Denise Côté-Arsenault, Ph.D., a professor at Saint Louis University, has been awarded a Fulbright Specialist Program award.

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.

Alec Pollard receives international recognition for contributions to OCD treatment

Alec Pollard, Ph.D., professor emeritus at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, has been honored with the International OCD Foundation's 2024 Outstanding Career Achievement Award.

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.

Farzana Hoque honored as YWCA Metro St. Louis Leader of Distinction

Farzana Hoque, M.D., an associate professor of internal medicine and acting internship co-director at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, has been recognized as a 2024 Leader of Distinction by the YWCA Metro St. Louis. Dr. Hoque holds...

VA home loan amount averages $273,207 in Missouri for Q2

The average VA home loan amount in Missouri during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $273,207, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Saint Louis University receives $7.3 million donation from Dr. Virginia Herrmann

Virginia Herrmann, M.D., a pioneering breast surgeon, has donated $7.3 million to Saint Louis University (SLU) to establish the Herrmann Center for Innovative Catholic Education.

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

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

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.

U.S., Australian forces complete Bomber Task Force mission in Indo-Pacific