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Senator calls for probe into alleged FEMA bias against Trump supporters

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley has called for an investigation into allegations of discrimination by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) against supporters of President-elect Donald Trump.

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 10, 2024

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Missouri in Q3 vs. Q2 2024

The VA issued 255 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Missouri during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 364 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 9, 2024

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Average VA home loan amount in Missouri increases from 2022 to 2023

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 8, 2024

The average VA loan amount for Missouri in the fiscal year 2023 was $269,221, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Former CFO receives 41-month sentence for $2 million embezzlement

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 8, 2024

U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp has sentenced Richard D. Zellner, the former Chief Financial Officer of a company in St. Louis County, Missouri, to 41 months in prison for embezzling $2 million.

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Man sentenced for exchanging gifts for sex with minor

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 7, 2024

U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp sentenced Theodore “Ted” John Sartori Sr., 64, to 10 years in prison for exchanging cash and other items of value for sex with a 14-year-old girl.

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Court overturns Biden-Harris immigration rule after multi-state lawsuit

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 7, 2024

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has successfully obtained a court order to overturn the Biden-Harris Administration's "parole in place" (PIP) rule.

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Man sentenced for double carjacking offenses

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 7, 2024

U.S. District Judge Rodney W. Sippel has sentenced Ramon D. Davis, 20, to 13 years in prison for his involvement in two carjackings in the St. Louis area.

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St. Louis man sentenced for fatal shooting and drug charges

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 6, 2024

A St. Louis County man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for murder and related charges. U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp handed down the sentence on Wednesday to Terry W. Winebarger, 52, who was found guilty of fatally shooting an...

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Man sentenced for smuggling fatal drugs into St. Francois County jail

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 5, 2024

U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk has sentenced a man to 22 years in prison for orchestrating the smuggling of a fatal dose of drugs into the St. Francois County jail.

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St. Louis felon pleads guilty to shooting at police officers

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 5, 2024

A convicted felon, Dexter McKinnies, admitted to shooting at officers from the St. Louis County Police Department on Monday.

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Hazelwood man receives 24-year sentence for child pornography production

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 4, 2024

U.S. District Judge John A. Ross has sentenced Antjuan Potts, a 27-year-old resident of Hazelwood, Missouri, to 24 years in prison for producing child pornography involving two victims.

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New Jersey man pleads guilty to defrauding elderly through fraud conspiracy

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 4, 2024

A New Jersey resident has admitted his involvement in a conspiracy targeting elderly victims.

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Missouri AG challenges California proposal affecting state's biofuel industry

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 1, 2024

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has formally addressed concerns regarding a proposed amendment by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) that could significantly impact Missouri's agriculture and biofuels sectors.

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Missouri business leaders oppose Proposition A citing increased costs

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 1, 2024

Representatives from Missouri's business community are expressing opposition to Proposition A, a ballot initiative set to increase the cost of dining out, grocery shopping, and retail purchases.

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St. Louis woman charged with $3 million Medicaid fraud

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 1, 2024

A St. Louis County business owner has been indicted by a federal grand jury, accused of defrauding Missouri Medicaid of over $3 million across more than ten years.

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Missouri man pleads guilty to multiple child pornography charges

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 31, 2024

A Missouri man has admitted to charges related to child pornography in a U.S. District Court in St. Louis.

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Former deputy pleads guilty to charges involving minors and pornography

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 31, 2024

A former deputy from the Phelps County Sheriff's Office has confessed to multiple charges involving sexual acts with minors and child pornography.

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St. Louis County woman faces multiple fraud charges

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 31, 2024

A St. Louis County woman has been indicted on multiple charges, including wire fraud and mortgage fraud.

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St. Louis man sentenced for illegal gun sales arranged from jail

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 30, 2024

U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey has sentenced James C. Street, a St. Louis County resident, to 63 months in prison for arranging the sale of illegally-possessed firearms while incarcerated.

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Missouri Chamber appoints Kara Corches as first female president

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 29, 2024

Kara Corches has been appointed as the President and CEO of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry.