Show-Me State Times

The Missouri General Assembly has approved a state budget that emphasizes investments in high-tech manufacturing and workforce development.

Missouri lottery player wins big with unclaimed scratcher

A Missouri Lottery player recently experienced an unexpected windfall at a QuikTrip in Kansas City.

Mega Millions $1 million prize set to expire soon in Kansas City

A Missouri Lottery player in Clay County has until May 14 to claim a $1 million prize from a Mega Millions ticket purchased for the November 15 drawing.

New Mega Millions game boosts Missouri non-jackpot prizes by over threefold

Since the launch of the revamped Mega Millions on April 8, Missouri players have experienced a significant increase in non-jackpot prizes.

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Patients Come First Missouri director: ‘It’s time to rein in abuses in the PBM market’

Connie Farrow, executive director of Patients Come First–Missouri, expressed concerns about pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in an opinion piece published in The Missouri Times.

Lawrence F. Barmann: A life dedicated to education and social justice

Lawrence Francis Barmann, born on June 9, 1932, to parents Francis and Weber Barmann, passed away in 2025.

Hawley gains pledge from nominee for mifepristone safety review

In a recent Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions hearing, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley secured a commitment from Jim O’Neill to review the safety of the chemical abortion drug mifepristone if confirmed as Deputy Secretary of...

Mizzou expert explores potential benefits of psychedelic-assisted therapy

The use of psychedelics in addressing mental health issues has gained attention recently.

Trailblazing medical school dean Patricia L. Monteleone passes away

Patricia L. Monteleone, M.D., a prominent figure in medical education and the first female dean of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, passed away on May 4, 2025, at the age of 89.

Analysis: Missouri one of 27 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

An analysis by Show-Me State Times shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Missouri is one of 27 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.

** FOIA Request Sent to Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development Regarding Colleges Financial Aid Fraud on May 7, 2025

** FOIA Request to Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development Regarding Colleges Financial Aid Fraud on May 7, 2025.

Senator Hawley challenges DOJ stance on mifepristone safety

Today, Senator Josh Hawley from Missouri sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, urging the Department of Justice to reconsider its defense of the Biden Administration's policy on mifepristone.

SLU hosts summit on healthcare workforce readiness

Saint Louis University (SLU) will host the fifth annual Regional Summit on May 21, sponsored by the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP).

Missouri Lottery player wins big with unexpected $50K Scratchers prize

A Missouri Lottery player recently experienced an unexpected windfall when she won $50,000 on a "500X" Scratchers ticket.

CDC 2025 Measles Update: Missouri's case count rises as of week ending May 3

By P. T. Askew | May 6, 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 April 26.

Senator Hawley supports Trump’s nomination of four Missourians to federal court

Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley expressed his approval of President Trump's decision to appoint four Missourians to the Eastern District of Missouri's federal bench.

Hawley urges Labor Department probe into alleged child labor at Tyson Foods

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley has urged the Department of Labor to investigate Tyson Foods following allegations of illegal child labor practices.

SLU professors honored at 2025 St. Louis Theater Circle Awards

Two faculty members from Saint Louis University's Theatre and Dance department received accolades at the 2025 St. Louis Theater Circle Awards.

Hawley introduces bill opposing USPS transportation optimization affecting rural areas

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley has introduced the No Regional Transportation Optimization (RTO) Act in response to a plan by the United States Postal Service (USPS).

Missouri AG introduces first-in-nation rule targeting Big Tech censorship