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Florida man sentenced for wire fraud targeting Missouri and other states

By L. L. Gomez | Sep 16, 2025

A Florida man has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for defrauding three companies of more than $250,000. U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk handed down the sentence on Monday and ordered the defendant, Nadeem Gul, 54, to repay his victims.

Hawley recommends Fort Leonard Wood as ICE agent training facility

By C. M. Luna | Sep 15, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has suggested Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri as a possible training site for new Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

Missouri Governor's Conference on Agriculture opens registration for November event

By F. S. Rutherford | Sep 14, 2025

Registration is now open for the 51st Missouri Governor’s Conference on Agriculture, set to take place on November 12-13, 2025, at the Wyndham Executive Center in Columbia, Missouri.

St. Louis man sentenced for $629K pandemic loan fraud

By F. S. Rutherford | Sep 12, 2025

A St. Louis man has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for fraudulently obtaining more than $629,000 through pandemic relief loans. U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Clark handed down the sentence on Wednesday and ordered Shahron Vaulx, 41, to...

Senators raise concerns over private equity’s impact on U.S. fire truck supply

By L. J. Crowley | Sep 12, 2025

Chairman Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Ranking Member Andy Kim (D-N.J.) led a hearing in the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Disaster Management to examine private equity’s influence on the fire apparatus market.

Lower individual income tax revenue in Missouri during Q1

By J. F. Cannon | Sep 11, 2025

The first quarter of 2025 brought in $1.7 billion in individual income tax revenue for Missouri, an 11% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

FDA conducted third highest number of inspections on Drugs companies in Missouri during Q2

By S. R. Coombs | Sep 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Drugs companies from Missouri in the second quarter of 2025.

New York woman pleads guilty after multi-million dollar check fraud scheme

By M. A. Herring | Sep 11, 2025

A New York resident has admitted to attempting to deposit more than $2.7 million in fraudulent checks at banks in Missouri and Illinois.

St. Louis man sentenced after fentanyl overdose death of detainee

By M. A. Herring | Sep 11, 2025

A St. Louis man was sentenced to more than 13 years in federal prison after a judge found him responsible for supplying fentanyl that led to a fatal overdose while in detention.

Saint Louis University Museum of Art announces two fall exhibitions exploring global history

By E. M. Whitfield | Sep 11, 2025

The Saint Louis University Museum of Art (SLUMA) is launching two new exhibitions this fall.

Senator Schmitt introduces bill aiming to boost private event management at Gateway Arch

By C. M. Luna | Sep 11, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) has reintroduced the Gateway Partnership Act, a bill aimed at allowing the Gateway Arch National Park to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Gateway Arch Park Foundation.

Springfield man sentenced to over 32 years for drug trafficking conspiracy

By M. A. Herring | Sep 10, 2025

A Springfield, Missouri man has been sentenced to 32 and a half years in federal prison for his involvement in a large-scale drug trafficking operation.

Senator Eric Schmitt issues statement on the death of Charlie Kirk

By K. S. Dickens | Sep 10, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) has issued a statement following the death of Charlie Kirk.

Columbia Police arrest 21-year-old Colorado man for suspected ATM theft

By G. M. Warren | Sep 10, 2025

The Columbia Police Department has reported the arrest of a 21-year-old Colorado man suspected of theft after he allegedly withdrew tens of thousands of dollars from an ATM on Buttonwood Drive.

Missouri's Q1 property tax revenue up 200% from previous quarter

By C. L. Hart | Sep 10, 2025

The first quarter brought in $33 million in property tax revenue for Missouri, a 200% increase from the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Independence teacher indicted on multiple counts related to child pornography

By L. L. Gomez | Sep 10, 2025

An elementary school teacher from Independence, Missouri, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on additional child pornography charges.

Columbia man indicted for firearm possession after prior felony conviction

By M. A. Herring | Sep 10, 2025

A Columbia, Missouri man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly possessing a firearm after a prior felony conviction.

Independence residents indicted on federal drug trafficking and firearms charges

By L. L. Gomez | Sep 10, 2025

Two residents of Independence, Missouri, April Henderson and Donnell Timley, have been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to drug trafficking and firearms violations.

Senator Schmitt introduces resolution honoring Operation Midnight Hammer servicemembers

By C. M. Luna | Sep 9, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) has introduced a Senate Resolution to honor airmen and sailors involved in Operation Midnight Hammer, a recent military action targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities.

2025: Measles cases in Missouri up as of week ending Aug. 30

By P. T. Askew | Sep 9, 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 Aug. 23.

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