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BJC Health System CEO Rich Liekweg announces retirement after nearly four decades

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 25, 2025

BJC Health System has announced the retirement of CEO Rich Liekweg, effective October 1, 2025.

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Saint Louis University's Helen De Cruz passes away at age 46

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 25, 2025

Helen De Cruz, Ph.D., the Danforth Chair in the Humanities at Saint Louis University, passed away on June 20, 2025, at the age of 46.

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Missouri Scholars Academy inspires young leaders with unique educational experiences

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 24, 2025

When Missouri high school students gathered at the University of Missouri, they were treated to a unique lecture on the chemistry of NASCAR.

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SLU extends education opportunities to refugees through new international program

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 24, 2025

Saint Louis University (SLU) has expanded its global reach by including students from refugee camps in Kenya and Malawi.

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Mark Munsell named project lead for GeoFutures in St. Louis

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 24, 2025

Mark Munsell, a former executive at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), has been appointed as the new Project Lead for GeoFutures.

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St. Louis man pleads guilty to drug possession and child pornography charges

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 24, 2025

A St. Louis County man has admitted to charges of drug possession and child pornography in a U.S. District Court in St. Louis.

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Mark Munsell leads GeoFutures initiative in St. Louis

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 24, 2025

Mark Munsell, a veteran in the geospatial industry and former executive at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), has been appointed as the Project Lead for GeoFutures.

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Attorney General demands resignation of St. Louis Sheriff amid misconduct allegations

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 24, 2025

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has issued a demand for the immediate resignation of St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery, citing misconduct and instability in his leadership.

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Missouri man pleads guilty in attempt to meet teen for sex

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 24, 2025

A Missouri man from Jefferson County has admitted to attempting to meet a 16-year-old for sexual activity.

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Missouri sees 3 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Public Administration industry during 2024

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 23, 2025

In 2024, three H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Public Administration industry located in Missouri, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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VA Purchase Loans in Missouri average $302,083 for Q4 2024

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 23, 2025

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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Attorney General appoints Stephanie Whitaker as new communications director

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 23, 2025

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has appointed Stephanie Whitaker as the new Director of Communications.

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Ten charged with RICO conspiracy over car thefts in Missouri-Illinois

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 23, 2025

The Eastern District of Missouri, in collaboration with the Justice Department’s Violent Crime and Racketeering Section, has indicted ten individuals for their involvement in a racketeering conspiracy.

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New imaging tool may transform brain cancer surgery

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 23, 2025

Researchers at the University of Missouri, in collaboration with other institutions, have developed a new imaging probe that may significantly improve the accuracy of brain cancer surgeries.

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Construction begins on Tower Grove Connector linking key areas in St. Louis

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 23, 2025

St. Louis officials and community leaders gathered at the Missouri Botanical Garden to mark the start of construction on the Tower Grove Connector, a new infrastructure project designed to extend the Brickline Greenway's reach.

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Missouri AG announces new communications team members

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 23, 2025

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced new additions to his communications team.

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FEMA opens disaster assistance centers in St. Louis after tornado

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 23, 2025

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has established disaster assistance centers in St. Louis to aid residents affected by recent tornadoes.

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Missouri Lottery player wins $50,000 with scratch-off ticket

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 23, 2025

An ordinary trip to Custom Convenience in Gower became memorable for a Missouri Lottery player who decided to purchase a “$250 Million Extravaganza” Scratchers ticket while getting gas. “I was getting gas and just decided to get a ticket,” the...

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Missouri increases from Q3 to Q4

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 20, 2025

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Missouri during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $296,176, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Tornado recovery efforts continue with resource events and assistance programs

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 19, 2025

The Urban League, along with its partners, is organizing a large-scale distribution event for food, toiletries, and other resources.