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News from August 2025

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St. Louis man convicted for $200,000 Kohl's Cash fraud scheme

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 21, 2025

A St. Louis man was convicted on Tuesday in U.S. District Court for stealing more than $200,000 in merchandise from Kohl’s using a scheme involving the retailer’s promotional currency, “Kohl’s Cash.” Evidence presented at trial showed that...

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Missouri attorney general congratulates staff elected to bar leadership roles

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 21, 2025

Three attorneys from the Missouri Attorney General’s Office have been elected to leadership positions within The Missouri Bar, according to a statement released by Attorney General Andrew Bailey. “The election of Jeremiah Morgan, Brad Baker, and...

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Kansas City man sentenced for role in illegal firearms trafficking conspiracy

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 21, 2025

A Kansas City man has been sentenced to more than five years in federal prison for his role in a firearms trafficking conspiracy.

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Founder of ReKlaim Health on 340B: ‘They pocket the difference, bill insurers and patients full price and call it charity care’

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 20, 2025

Dutch Rojas, the founder of ReKlaim Health, has raised concerns about nonprofit health systems' use of the 340B Drug Pricing Program.

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Springfield man convicted on federal drug trafficking and firearm charges

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 20, 2025

A Springfield, Missouri man has been convicted by a federal jury for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.

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FBI expands presence in St. Louis after coordination with Senator Schmitt

By L. J. Crowley | Aug 20, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) and FBI Director Kash Patel have announced a significant increase in federal resources to address violent crime in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area.

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Five indicted in Kansas City-area drug trafficking conspiracy

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 20, 2025

Five individuals from the Kansas City area have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their alleged involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy.

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Kansas City man indicted on charge of attempting to access child pornography

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 19, 2025

A Kansas City man has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to child pornography.

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Saint Louis University announces new full-time faculty for 2025 academic year

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 19, 2025

Saint Louis University has announced the addition of several new full-time faculty members for the academic year.

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Co-founder of Patients Rising on 340B: ‘Hospitals and PBMs pocket billions in discounts while patients pay full price'

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 19, 2025

Terry Wilcox, Co-founder and Chief Mission Officer of Patients Rising, has raised concerns about the 340B Drug Pricing Program, stating that it is being exploited by hospitals and Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs).

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Leader receives lengthy sentence for running drug ring distributing fentanyl and meth

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 19, 2025

A man who led a drug trafficking organization responsible for bringing large amounts of fentanyl and methamphetamine into the St. Louis area has been sentenced to 27 years in prison. U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Clark handed down the sentence on...

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Raytown man receives 35-year sentence for producing child pornography

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 19, 2025

A Raytown, Missouri man has been sentenced to 35 years in federal prison without parole for producing and possessing child pornography.

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Five arrested in alleged St. Louis-linked multi-state cocaine trafficking scheme

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 19, 2025

Five people were arrested Tuesday in connection with a drug distribution operation accused of smuggling kilograms of cocaine into St. Louis and other areas.

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Missouri Chamber files amicus brief over expert testimony rules in business lawsuit

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 19, 2025

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, together with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, has submitted an amicus brief to the Missouri Supreme Court in an effort to address ongoing concerns about the state’s legal environment for businesses.

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Former Missouri corrections worker sentenced for smuggling drugs into state prison

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 19, 2025

A former employee of the Eastern Reception Diagnostic and Correctional Center in Bonne Terre, Missouri, has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison for smuggling drugs and other contraband into the facility.

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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey resigns to become FBI co-deputy director

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 18, 2025

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced his resignation, effective September 8, 2025, to accept a federal appointment as Co-Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. “It has been a humbling privilege to serve as the...

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Independence man pleads guilty to illegal firearm possession as felon and drug user

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 18, 2025

An Independence, Missouri man has pleaded guilty in federal court to unlawfully possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and drug user.

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Missouri Chamber appoints Hallie Higgason as first political director

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 18, 2025

Hallie Higgason has been named as the first political director for the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

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St. Louis County man pleads not guilty in alleged real estate deed scheme

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 15, 2025

A man from Berkeley, Missouri, appeared in U.S. District Court in St. Louis on Thursday and pleaded not guilty to charges related to an alleged scheme involving the fraudulent transfer of ownership for 16 homes and a duplex.

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Hawley meets with Missouri farmers at state fair, honors Kit Bond

By C. M. Luna | Aug 15, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) attended the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia this week, where he met with commodity groups and hosted an advisory council meeting with state farmers.