Show-Me State Times

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo) sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin criticizing the Biden Administration's focus on air and missile defense for Ukraine while allegedly neglecting support for U.S. and Taiwanese forces in the Pacific.

St. Louis schedules additional siren testing following reported issues

Following several reports of Outdoor Warning System sirens not sounding during the monthly test on July 1, 2024, the City of St. Louis Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) plans to conduct additional testing of the siren system on Thursday, July 11, 2024, between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. The agency will announce to residents that it is only a test. Sirens are typically tested on the first Monday of every month, weather permitting. The monthly test may be canceled on the morning of the first Monday if there is potential severe weather or if weather conditions may cause confusion...

Hawley questions Biden appointee on impact of Grain Belt Express on Missouri farms

In a Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs hearing today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) pressed Eric Beightel, the Biden-appointed Executive Director of the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council, on his agency’s endorsement of the Grain Belt Express. This green-energy transmission corridor is set to cut across Missouri, confiscating farmers’ land in its tracks while failing to adequately compensate landowners.

Bipartisan senators introduce bill to bar Congress members from stock trading

At a bipartisan press conference today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), alongside Senators Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), announced new legislation aimed at banning stock trading for sitting members of Congress. The proposed legislation will be considered at the Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee business meeting on July 24, marking the first time a Senate committee will consider such a ban.

Registered sex offender sentenced for transporting minor across state lines

ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig on Wednesday sentenced a registered sex offender to a decade in prison for crossing state lines to engage in sex with a minor.

Missouri man convicted after standoff with law enforcement

ST. LOUIS – A Missouri man who triggered a 19-hour standoff with law enforcement in 2022 was convicted Wednesday in U.S. District Court in St. Louis of a gun charge.

Hawley demands transparency from Tyson Foods over Missouri chicken plant closures

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has sent a letter to Tyson Foods CEO Donnie King, demanding transparency and accountability following allegations that the company misled stakeholders about its intentions to sell its chicken plant in Dexter, Missouri. The lawsuit claims Tyson falsely assured it would sell the plant to any interested party, including competitors.

Man sentenced to 11 years for involvement in St. Louis gas station shooting

ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge John A. Ross on Monday sentenced a man involved in a shooting at a St. Louis gas station to 11 years in prison.

Man sentenced for repeated firearm offenses while under supervision

ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Catherine D. Perry on Tuesday sentenced a man who was caught with guns twice while on supervised release to 78 months in prison.

City moves forward with proposed charter amendments

The recommendations made by the nine-member committee mark the city's latest effort to update the charter since its adoption in 1914. On Monday, commission members approved proposals that would establish an Office of the Public Advocate, change the timing of general municipal elections, give the Board of Aldermen enhanced authority in the budget process, merge city departments to form a Department of Transportation, and modernize language in the charter.

Missouri Chamber PAC endorses candidates for August primary election

The Missouri Chamber PAC has announced its endorsement of 18 candidates for the Missouri General Assembly ahead of the primary election on August 6, 2024. The endorsed candidates are as follows:

Traffic study on Jamieson Ave aims to improve safety and reduce speeding

Alderman Oldenburg initiated a traffic study along Jamieson Ave. from Chippewa to Hampton to address speeding and erratic driving behavior in the corridor, complementing the scheduled repaving of the area. The study examined the feasibility of a road diet and implementing a protected bicycle lane to reduce speeds and enhance safety for all users on Jamieson Ave.

Missouri AG challenges Biden's proposed firearm export limitations

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has directed a letter to the Biden Administration's Department of Commerce, urging the agency to withdraw a proposed rule aimed at limiting Americans' ability to export firearms.

Study highlights key steps for unmedicated youth with ADHD

More than 6 million children in America have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). A new study co-led by the University of Missouri has uncovered a significant correlation: Unmedicated youth with ADHD not only have higher rates of obesity but also tend to exceed screen time recommendations and fall short of meeting crucial sleep guidelines.

Doctor faces charges for alleged conspiracy involving illegal prescriptions