Show-Me State Times

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed charges against Reed K. Arnold and Hillary N. Deckard, alleging they defrauded consumers through their business, Queen City Rod & Custom. The charges include eighteen felony counts for stealing, financial exploitation of an elderly person, and deceptive business practices in Greene County.

Jonas Scholars named from Saint Louis University's Valentine School of Nursing

Saint Louis University's Valentine School of Nursing has announced that two of its doctoral students, Austin DesJardin and Joy Stark, have been selected as Jonas Scholars for the 2024-2026 cohort.

St. Louis achieves record job growth according to new federal data

ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis metro's economic momentum continues to build, as new data from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics highlights significant workforce growth, rising to nearly 1.5 million jobs.

Missouri church officials charged with $1.2 million pandemic loan fraud

ST. LOUIS – A Monroe County, Missouri church official was arrested Friday after being indicted for participating in a more than $1.2 million pandemic loan fraud scheme.

City of St. Louis re-opens Senior Tax Freeze applications

The City of St. Louis has re-opened applications for the Senior Tax Freeze following Governor Mike Parson's signing of Senate Bill 756, which expands eligibility for the credit. The application window will remain open until August 31, 2024.

Missouri man sentenced to 140 months for child porn and meth charges

ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp on Thursday sentenced a St. Charles County man to 140 months in prison for possession of child pornography and methamphetamine.

Hawley demands DHS records on Secret Service's refusal of drones at Trump rally

On July 25, 2024, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a follow-up letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, demanding his agency turn over all records concerning the United States Secret Service’s (USSS) availability or use of drones during former President Donald Trump’s July 13 rally.

Mayor Jones signs bill modernizing Complete Streets policies

Today, Mayor Tishaura O. Jones was joined by Ald. Anne Schweitzer and other members of the Board of Aldermen as she signed BB 51, modernizing the City's Complete Streets policies.

St. Louis extends pool hours through mid-August

The City of St. Louis Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry announced today that all city outdoor pools will remain open from noon to 6 p.m. daily through Sunday, August 18.

Man sentenced for gift card fraud involving multiple Missouri stores

ST. LOUIS – A man who victimized a nationwide retailer by stealing tens of thousands of dollars' worth of gift cards was sentenced Thursday to three years in prison.

Hawley introduces bill demanding transparency on Trump assassination attempt

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the Trump Assassination Attempt Transparency Act today, which mandates the federal government to declassify all information related to the U.S. Secret Service’s preparations for a rally, their interactions with the shooter, and their response to the assassination attempt on July 13.

SLU professor joins Fulbright program to teach criminology at Indian university

Dyan McGuire, a professor with extensive experience in the American criminal justice system, will be teaching at the National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS) in Kolkata, India.

Fitch upgrades St. Louis City's credit rating to 'AA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (St. Louis - July 25, 2024) - Comptroller Darlene Green announced today that Fitch rating agency has upgraded St. Louis City's credit rating to 'AA'. "This rating comes as good news to the City as we fight hard to practice good fiscal and budgeting policies. The rating upgrade cites the financial resilience of the city as a factor," said Green.

GSL endorses Mike Kehoe and Wesley Bell ahead of crucial August primaries

Greater St. Louis, Inc. (GSL) has endorsed Mike Kehoe for Missouri Governor and Wesley Bell for Missouri’s 1st Congressional District, emphasizing their shared focus on job creation, business growth, and community strengthening.

Mizzou, UMKC lead new NSF-backed Midwest research protection effort

The University of Missouri and the University of Missouri-Kansas City will lead one of five regional centers for a new research security effort sponsored by the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act through the National Science Foundation.

Comptroller opposes proposed charter changes citing financial concerns

Comptroller Darlene Green issued a statement on July 24, 2024, regarding proposed charter changes presented in nine Board Bills: BB 30, BB 60, BB 61, BB 71, BB 72, BB 73, BB 75, BB 76, and BB 77. The changes have been submitted by both the charter commission and the board of aldermen.

Bipartisan bill banning congressional stock trading advances in Senate committee