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Two convicted felons in Missouri have been sentenced to prison for firearm-related offenses. U.S. District Judge John A. Ross sentenced Steven Matthew Dinzebach, 35, of Franklin County, Missouri, to 72 months in prison with three years of supervised release following his imprisonment.

Whiteman Air Force Base selected as second home for new B-21 Raider

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall III has approved Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, to be the second base to receive the B-21 Raider, the Air Force's newest stealth bomber.

Former Missouri prison employee indicted on multiple drug-related charges

A former employee of a Missouri state prison appeared in U.S. District Court Friday to answer drug charges.

Southeast Missouri man sentenced for fatal shooting under Project Safe Neighborhoods

U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Clark on Friday sentenced a man responsible for one fatal and one non-fatal shooting in Hayti, Missouri, in 2023 to 25 years in prison.

Geospatial leaders highlight importance of collaboration at St. Louis conference

The sixth Geo-Resolution conference took place at Saint Louis University on Thursday, drawing a record crowd.

Partnerships drive major investments into downtown St. Louis

Greater St. Louis, Inc. (GSL) and the St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) presented a report to Mayor Tishaura Jones today, outlining their progress on addressing the future of two significant vacant properties in Downtown St. Louis: the Railway Exchange Building and the Millennium Hotel.

Cbabi Bayoc's artwork honors historic Black neighborhood at Saint Louis University

Members of the St. Louis community gathered at Saint Louis University on September 10 to celebrate a new public art installation, "The Legacy of Mill Creek," by artist Cbabi Bayoc.

St. Louis man sentenced for fentanyl distribution after throwing dog from window

ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey on Thursday sentenced a man caught with guns and fentanyl after throwing a French bulldog out of a window to 75 months in prison.

Senator Hawley criticizes judge's decision to reduce bond for accused in Missouri boy's death

Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released a statement following a judge's decision to reduce the bond of Endrina Bracho, an undocumented immigrant charged with the death of 12-year-old Travis Wolfe in Missouri.

Hawley urges swift passage of Radiation Exposure Compensation Act

In today’s Senate Energy Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) renewed his push to reauthorize and expand the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA). Senator Hawley questioned Dr. Shaun Gleason, Director of Science-Security Initiative Integration at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, on his experience working in a facility instrumental to shoring up America’s nuclear prowess during the Manhattan Project and the Cold War.

Hazelwood company owner sentenced for contract fraud involving U.S. Corps of Engineers

U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Clark on Thursday sentenced the owner of a steel company that falsely claimed parts for a Mississippi River lock and dam had passed safety tests to a year and a day in prison.

Illinois man convicted for selling fatal fentanyl-laced Percocet

A jury in St. Louis has convicted Deontae’ Tre’Von Overall, a 28-year-old from Belleville, Illinois, of distributing fentanyl resulting in death. The verdict was reached Wednesday evening in U.S. District Court.

Hawley questions Intel on investments in China and job cuts in America

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 11, 2024

In a recent hearing of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) questioned Intel Corporation’s Chief Trade Officer Jeff Rittener regarding the company's significant investments in Chinese artificial intelligence and other technologies. The session scrutinized Intel's financial decisions amidst its relationship with China.

Two accused of defrauding pandemic loan program

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 11, 2024

ST. LOUIS – One current and one former employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs have been indicted and accused of fraudulently obtaining pandemic loans.

Missouri ranks 17th in total VA home loans during Q2

Missouri ranked 17th in the nation in VA home loans in the second quarter of 2024, with 1,926 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Michigan men plead guilty in Ellisville jewelry heist

Two men from the Detroit, Michigan area have admitted to stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of watches from a jewelry store in Ellisville, Missouri.

Saint Louis University launches multidisciplinary Asian studies institute with ODNI funding

Saint Louis University (SLU) has received a grant to establish the Institute for Multidisciplinary Asian Studies (IMAS).

Tom Spencer awarded NIH MERIT grant for reproductive biology research

Gathered on the fourth floor of the University of Missouri’s Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health building, Tom Spencer and a team of researchers huddle around a microscope. They’re examining endometrial organoids — a three-dimensional tissue culture system that helps them research the glands of the uterus.

Hawley urges reconsideration of USPS policy affecting rural Missouri deliveries

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has sent a letter to Postmaster General and United States Postal Service (USPS) CEO Louis DeJoy, expressing concerns about proposed operational changes that could worsen delivery delays for rural Missourians. For many rural Americans, timely access to federal mail services is essential for maintaining business operations and family connections.

Hawley urges action on unhealthy conditions for Missouri troops in Poland