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Missouri man pleads guilty to producing child pornography

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 10, 2024

A man from the unincorporated community of Patterson, in Wayne County, Missouri, admitted on Tuesday to producing images and videos containing child sexual abuse material for years.

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St. Louis man pleads guilty to decade-long Ponzi scheme

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 9, 2024

A St. Louis, Missouri man admitted on Monday to operating a Ponzi scheme for nearly a decade, raising $350,000.

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University biologist honored with new insect species named after him

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 9, 2024

Rex Cocroft’s groundbreaking research on insect communication is leaping off the pages of academic journals, recently inspiring an episode of a BBC documentary series. His fellow researchers have even taken the rare step of immortalizing his contributions by naming a new species of plant-feeding insects known as treehoppers in his honor.

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Missouri reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending Sept. 7

By P. T. Askew | Sep 8, 2024

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Missouri for 2024 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Aug. 31.

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Missouri ranked 46th in average VA home loan amount in Q2

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 7, 2024

With $273,207 in home loans issued, Missouri ranked 46th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Analysis: Missouri one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 7, 2024

An analysis by Show-Me State Times shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Missouri is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.

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Man sentenced to 12 years for robbing credit union in Jennings

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 6, 2024

ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey on Thursday sentenced a man who robbed a credit union in Jennings, Missouri, in 2018 to 12 years in prison.

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Father-son duo serve together in Bomber Task Force operations

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 6, 2024

A father and son duo are currently deployed together in support of Bomber Task Force operations with the 110th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Australia.

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Attorney General Bailey secures restraining order against new student loan scheme

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 5, 2024

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that his office has secured a temporary restraining order against the Biden-Harris Administration’s new student loan scheme. The court order follows just two days after the suit was filed to challenge the unpublished rule.

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Felon sentenced to over eight years for possession of stolen firearm

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 5, 2024

ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp on Thursday sentenced a felon caught with a stolen gun to 102 months in prison.

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University reactor wins award for scientific innovation

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 5, 2024

The University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) has been named the 2024 Hawthorn Foundation Project of the Year Award for its groundbreaking work and significant contributions to scientific research, innovation, and economic development in Missouri. This recognition underscores Mizzou’s pivotal role in positioning Missouri as a leader in nuclear science and technology.

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St. Louis sees continued decline in homicide rates and overall crime

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 5, 2024

Newly released crime data for August 2024 indicates that the City of St. Louis continues to see a decline in crime, including homicides.

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Kansas City Chiefs top list as Missouri's favorite NFL team

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 5, 2024

In a recent survey conducted by the SLU/YouGov Poll, 43% of likely voters in Missouri identified the Kansas City Chiefs as their favorite National Football League (NFL) team.

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Four plead guilty over St.Louis area carjackings

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 5, 2024

ST. LOUIS – Three men have admitted participating in one carjacking, and a fourth has admitted involvement in two St. Louis area carjackings.

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Missouri program trains future nurse assistants amid staffing shortages

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 5, 2024

Nurse assistants are often regarded as the unsung heroes of the healthcare industry. Their essential yet frequently behind-the-scenes work enables registered nurses (RNs), who possess more advanced training, to focus on tasks that require their specialized skills.

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Woman sentenced for embezzling over $165K from St. Louis-area company

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 5, 2024

ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Rodney W. Sippel on Thursday sentenced a woman who stole $165,239 from a St. Louis-area company before leaving for Scotland to 45 months in prison.

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Number of VA loans issued in Missouri increased by nine% from Q2 2023 to Q2 2024

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 4, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 1,926 home loans in Missouri, totaling $526.2 million, during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Senator Hawley raises concerns over Secret Service agent training after Trump rally shooting

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 4, 2024

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has raised concerns about the training of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents assigned to protective details, following new whistleblower allegations. In a letter to Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe, Senator Hawley highlighted reports suggesting that HSI agents received inadequate training, which extended to the Butler, Pa., rally where former President Donald Trump was shot.

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Four insights from an expert ahead of the Sept. 10 presidential debate

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 4, 2024

Next week, millions of Americans will tune in to the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Ben Warner, director of the University of Missouri’s Political Communication Institute, will be closely watching how the candidates try to get their messages across and connect with voters.

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Center promotes sustainable farming across Missouri

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 4, 2024

For centuries, American farmers have strived to produce more crops. In recent years, challenges such as an unpredictable climate and shifts in consumer demands and agricultural policy have ramped up the pressure for farmers to grow even more. Rob Myers, the director of the University of Missouri’s Center for Regenerative Agriculture, has solutions — for Missouri and the rest of the country.