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The Urban League, in collaboration with its partners, will hold a large-scale distribution event on Saturday, June 14, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at their headquarters located at 1408 North Kingshighway.

St. Louis man pleads guilty to shooting at police officers

A man from Breckenridge Hills, Missouri, has admitted to shooting at multiple police officers in St. Louis County last year.

Missouri Lottery player wins first JAWS Scratchers' top prize

Just days after the "JAWS" Scratchers game launched in Missouri, a player has claimed one of the three $100,000 top prizes.

University researchers explore ancient reefs for clues about early ocean life

Researchers from the University of Missouri have unveiled new insights into early ocean life through a study of ancient reef-building organisms and fossilized sea creatures.

Missouri lottery player wins big with scratch-off ticket

A Missouri Lottery player recently experienced a significant win with the “$250 Million Extravaganza” Scratchers ticket, securing one of the $50,000 prizes.

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Missouri increases from Q3 to Q4 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Missouri in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $302,083, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Publisher of credit card newsletter: 'I am hopeful congress won't pass the credit card competition act'

Matthew Goldman, publisher of CardsFTW, has expressed opposition to the Credit Card Competition Act.

Missouri: Biologics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Missouri in Q1

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted four inspections at four Biologics companies from Missouri in the first quarter of 2025.

New York man admits selling counterfeit Xanax while out on bond

A New York man, John Cruz, has admitted to continuing the sale of counterfeit Xanax on the dark web while out on bond for a previous guilty plea in a similar case.

Bridgeton resident wins $50K Powerball prize

A Quick Pick ticket sold in St. Louis County has become the 12th Missouri Lottery ticket to win a $50,000 Powerball prize this year.

Lottery player wins big with scratch-off ticket purchase

A Missouri Lottery player experienced an unexpected windfall at the State Line Pit Stop in Mindenmines, located at 1738 W. Highway 160.

Missouri Legislature approves $100M for tornado relief in St. Louis

The Missouri General Assembly has approved a $100 million funding package to support recovery efforts in St. Louis following the tornado on May 16.

Missouri Lottery player wins big with Show Me Cash jackpot

A Missouri Lottery player has secured a $68,000 jackpot in the May 27 Show Me Cash drawing.

CDC Reports: Measles cases in Missouri this year escalate as of week ending June 7

By P. T. Askew | Jun 10, 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 May 31.

Small business optimism rises despite high uncertainty

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index saw a three-point increase in May, reaching 98.8, which is slightly above the long-term average of 98.

St. Louis provides new resources for tornado recovery

The City of St. Louis has announced new resources to aid those affected by the tornado on May 16.

Republican attorneys general back Trump's deployment of National Guard in California

On June 10, 2025, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, along with 25 other Republican Attorneys General, issued a joint statement supporting President Trump's decision to deploy the National Guard in California.

Saint Louis University honors President Fred P. Pestello with street naming