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News from August 2025

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Assistant professor pleads guilty to embezzlement scheme at Washington University

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 27, 2025

An assistant professor at the Washington University School of Medicine has admitted to embezzling $412,000 from the institution.

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CDC Reports: Measles cases in Missouri this year escalate as of week ending Aug. 16

By P. T. Askew | Aug 26, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Missouri for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Aug. 9.

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Missouri prepares for end of mandatory paid sick leave as HB 567 takes effect

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 26, 2025

Missouri businesses are preparing for changes to paid sick leave requirements following the passage of House Bill 567 (HB 567), which repeals the Earned Paid Sick Time (EPST) provisions established by Proposition A (Prop A).

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Saint Louis University chemistry chair Alexei Demchenko named American Chemical Society Fellow

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 26, 2025

Alexei Demchenko, Ph.D., chair of the chemistry department at Saint Louis University (SLU), has been named a Fellow of the American Chemical Society (ACS) for 2025.

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Judge denies bid to halt Missouri school choice scholarship program

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 25, 2025

A Cole County judge has denied a request for a temporary restraining order that would have halted the implementation of House Bill 12, Missouri’s recent investment in school choice.

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NFIB launches ad campaign thanking Rep. Jason Smith for support on small business tax deduction

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 25, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has launched a new advertising campaign in Missouri’s 8th District to thank Representative Jason Smith for his role in making the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction permanent.

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Nfib gathers Missouri small business leaders for policy discussions at Camdenton retreat

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 25, 2025

NFIB recently held a retreat in Camdenton, Missouri, bringing together small business owners and industry leaders from across the state.

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Grandview man receives five-year federal sentence for illegal firearm possession

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 22, 2025

A Grandview, Missouri man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison without parole for illegally possessing a firearm.

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Two men indicted on methamphetamine conspiracy charges in Kansas City

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 22, 2025

Federal authorities have unsealed an indictment charging Kurbin Menaugh, 36, and Robert Terry, 44, with conspiracy to possess and distribute methamphetamine.

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Missouri opens applications for agricultural innovation grants up to $250K

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 22, 2025

The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) has opened applications for the Show-Me Entrepreneurial Grants for Agriculture (SEGA) Innovation Grant Program.

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Former Noel resident pleads guilty to fatal kidnapping; sentencing pending

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 22, 2025

A Somali national residing in Noel, Missouri, has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of kidnapping resulting in death.

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Scale AI announces opening date for new artificial intelligence center at The Post Building

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 22, 2025

Scale AI has announced plans to open a new artificial intelligence center in St. Louis’ historic Post Building, marking an expansion of its operations within the city’s growing geospatial and defense technology sector.

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Greater St. Louis, Inc. comments on Catherine Hanaway’s appointment as Missouri attorney general

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 22, 2025

Greater St. Louis, Inc. Interim CEO Dustin Allison responded to Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe's decision to appoint Catherine Hanaway as the state's new Attorney General.

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Saint Louis University welcomes new students during convocation ceremony

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 22, 2025

Saint Louis University welcomed its newest students at the annual New Student Convocation and Family Welcome, held Saturday at Chaifetz Arena.

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St. Louis University doctoral student helps deliver pianos to Ugandan seminary

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 22, 2025

Fr. Thomas Sserwadda, a doctoral student at Saint Louis University (SLU), has helped connect students in Uganda with musical instruments through a recent donation project.

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St. Louis-area businesses featured on Inc. 5000 list for rapid growth

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 22, 2025

Nearly forty businesses from the St. Louis area have been recognized on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list, which highlights the fastest-growing private companies in the United States.

Greater St. Louis opens nominations for 2026 fellows leadership program

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 22, 2025

The Fellows Experience, a leadership program run by Greater St. Louis, Inc., is now accepting nominations for its 2026 cohort.

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Independence elementary school teacher faces federal charges for alleged child pornography offenses

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 21, 2025

A teacher at Independence Elementary School in Missouri has been charged with several federal child pornography offenses.

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Kansas City man indicted for illegal firearm possession and machine gun charge

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 21, 2025

A Kansas City, Missouri man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for illegal possession of firearms and possessing a machine gun.

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CEO of National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions on 340B: 'Incentive for the hospital to want to buy the oncology practice'

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 21, 2025

Shawn Gremminger, CEO of the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions, has highlighted concerns regarding the structure of the 340B Drug Pricing Program.