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News from September 2025

Senator Schmitt criticizes Democratic approach amid potential government shutdown talks

By L. J. Crowley | Sep 29, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) appeared on Fox News’ Faulkner Focus to discuss the ongoing negotiations in Congress over a possible government shutdown.

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St. Louis man sentenced for shooting at undercover officer during drug investigation

By M. A. Herring | Sep 25, 2025

A St. Louis man has been sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to multiple drug and firearm offenses, including shooting at an undercover police officer during a drug investigation.

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Five plead guilty in multimillion-dollar tech support scam targeting elderly across ten states

By M. A. Herring | Sep 25, 2025

Five individuals have pleaded guilty to participating in a wire fraud conspiracy that targeted elderly victims across ten states, stealing millions of dollars through a tech support scam, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern...

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Romanian national pleads guilty to multi-state retail fraud scheme

By M. A. Herring | Sep 25, 2025

A Romanian national, Adrian Stoica, has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to three counts of wire fraud and one count of illegal entry into the United States.

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St. Louis siblings receive lengthy sentences for identity theft and fraud

By M. A. Herring | Sep 25, 2025

Two siblings from the St. Louis area have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in aggravated identity theft and fraud schemes, according to a ruling by U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Clark.

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Senator Schmitt raises concerns over use of H-1B visas for diversity-related hires

By K. S. Dickens | Sep 25, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) has sent a letter to Joseph Edlow, the Administrator of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), expressing concern about the use of H-1B visas for hiring in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) positions.

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Saint Louis University student Russell Hooker Jr. named Newman Civic Fellow

By S. O. Fowler | Sep 25, 2025

Saint Louis University senior Russell Hooker Jr. has been selected as a 2025-2026 Campus Compact Newman Civic Fellow, joining a national cohort of students recognized for their dedication to addressing social challenges.

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St. Louis man pleads guilty to multiple fraud schemes involving identity theft

By M. A. Herring | Sep 25, 2025

A St. Louis man, Darryon M. Sutherlin, 29, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to two counts of identity theft after being found with information belonging to at least 10 victims.

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Executive Director of Patients Come First–Missouri on 340B: 'It’s time to stop the diversion of drug discounts to ineligible patients'

By L. L. Gomez | Sep 24, 2025

Connie Farrow, Executive Director of Patients Come First–Missouri, has called for an end to the diversion of drug discounts to ineligible patients and emphasized the need for the 340B program to prioritize those most in need.

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Eleven indicted for alleged involvement in multi-state cocaine trafficking operation

By F. S. Rutherford | Sep 24, 2025

A federal indictment has charged eleven individuals, including a man from California and three residents of the St. Louis area, with participating in a large-scale cocaine distribution conspiracy.

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Olathe man pleads guilty to firearm theft and transporting child pornography

By M. A. Herring | Sep 24, 2025

An Olathe, Kansas man has pleaded guilty to federal charges involving the theft of firearms and the transportation of child pornography into the United States.

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St. Louis men sentenced for armed robbery targeting mobile barber

By M. A. Herring | Sep 24, 2025

Two men from the St. Louis area have received prison sentences for their involvement in the armed robbery of a mobile barber in Jennings in 2023.

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Local educators explore workforce opportunities through industry tours in Carthage

By F. S. Rutherford | Sep 24, 2025

Thirty educators from the Carthage area participated in a two-day program aimed at connecting local schools with regional employers.

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CDC 2025 Measles Update: Missouri's case count rises as of week ending Sept. 13

By P. T. Askew | Sep 23, 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 Sept. 6.

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Wall Street Journal argues 340B drug program is abused, raising concerns for Missouri patients and hospitals

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 23, 2025

The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board, citing rapid growth and limited oversight, alleged that hospitals are misusing the 340B Drug Pricing Program, raising concerns for Missouri patients and hospitals that participate in the program.

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Saint Louis University receives ASAHP award for interprofessional education innovation

By S. O. Fowler | Sep 23, 2025

Saint Louis University (SLU) has been named the 2025 recipient of the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP) Award for Institutional Excellence and Innovation in Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Health Care.

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Callaway County man indicted on child exploitation offenses related to alleged online activity

By F. S. Rutherford | Sep 23, 2025

A Callaway County man has been indicted on nine counts of attempted production of child pornography, according to federal authorities.

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St. Louis attorney pleads guilty to wire fraud involving pandemic relief loans

By L. L. Gomez | Sep 23, 2025

A St. Louis attorney has admitted to defrauding the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) out of $379,900 by improperly obtaining and using a COVID-19 pandemic relief loan.

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Kansas City man indicted for being felon in possession of firearm

By M. A. Herring | Sep 23, 2025

A Kansas City, Missouri man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for illegal possession of a firearm.

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Illinois man indicted for transporting methamphetamine through Kansas City by train

By M. A. Herring | Sep 23, 2025

A federal grand jury has indicted Josue Sabillon, 40, of Chicago, Illinois, for allegedly transporting over three kilograms of methamphetamine on a train passing through Kansas City.