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Supreme Court backs Missouri's stance on child gender transition laws

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 18, 2025

On June 18, 2025, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced a significant legal victory for the state and others seeking to protect children from gender transition procedures.

University of Missouri study highlights importance of hope for enhancing life's meaning

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 18, 2025

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Missouri suggests that hope may play a more significant role in well-being than previously thought.

St. Louis man receives 25-year sentence for violent crimes

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 18, 2025

A St. Louis man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for a series of violent crimes, including an armed carjacking and multiple shootings. U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey handed down the sentence to Darnell L. Clemons, who has a lengthy...

SLU hosts tornado relief center in partnership with city and state agencies

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 18, 2025

Survivors of the May 16 tornado have been receiving support at the Disaster Assistance Center (DAC) located in Chaifetz Arena.

St. Louis woman admits role in million-dollar online romance scam

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 18, 2025

A St. Louis County woman has admitted to participating in an online fraud scheme, which defrauded victims of approximately $1 million.

VA provides 2,878 home loans in Missouri totaling $853.6 million in Q4 2024

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 17, 2025

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 2,878 home loans totaling $853.6 million in Missouri during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

CDC 2025 Measles Update: Missouri's case count rises as of week ending June 14

By P. T. Askew | Jun 17, 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 June 7.

Downtown Summer Nights returns with movies and music at Kiener Plaza

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 17, 2025

The Downtown Summer Nights series is set to return to Kiener Plaza in St. Louis for its second year, beginning Thursday, June 26.

Lottery player wins big at Hamilton Bowling Alley

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 17, 2025

A Missouri Lottery player experienced an unexpected windfall at Hamilton Bowl in Hamilton.

Fulbright scholar Anuj Gandhi wins research award for study on Indian youth

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 17, 2025

Anuj Gandhi, a Fulbright Scholar, has been awarded the Fulbright-Nehru Student Research Award.

Missouri AG warns public about scams following natural disasters

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 17, 2025

In the wake of natural disasters, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has issued a warning to consumers about potential scams.

Former church volunteer sentenced for distributing child pornography

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 17, 2025

U.S. District Judge John A. Ross has sentenced Bradley Thomas Colvin, a former church youth ministry volunteer from Rolla, Missouri, to nine years in prison for possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

Missouri man claims forgotten Powerball prize weeks later

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 17, 2025

A Missouri Lottery player discovered a $50,000 Powerball prize nearly two months after the April 19 drawing.

Attorney General Bailey backs Trump's deportation efforts against Tren de Aragua

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 17, 2025

Attorney General Andrew Bailey has joined a coalition of 25 states in submitting a friend-of-the-court brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

How many H-1B petitions were made by Missouri employers classified under the Information industry during 2024?

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 16, 2025

Employers classified under the Information industry based in Missouri submitted 359 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

St. Louis mobilizes resources for tornado recovery

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 16, 2025

Efforts to support tornado recovery in St. Louis continue with various resources and assistance available for those affected by the recent storms.

FOIA request sent to Harris-Stowe State University regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 16, 2025

FOIA Request to Harris-Stowe State University regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.

VA provides 1,777 home purchase loans in Missouri in Q4 2024

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 14, 2025

There were 1,777 VA home purchase loans issued in Missouri in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024, totaling $536.8 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.