A man from St. Louis has admitted to possessing firearms and drugs following a police pursuit. Perry A. McCoy, 33, pleaded guilty to charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession with intent to distribute cocaine base.
A man from Linn County, Missouri, admitted on Monday to recording himself having sexual contact with a minor. Russell Alan Pirkey, 54, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to a charge of sexual exploitation of a child.
Greater St. Louis, Inc. has introduced a new Downtown Public Safety Ambassadors program to enhance public safety in the area. These trained, unarmed, uniformed security officials will provide an additional layer of visible security, complementing existing patrols by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD). The program aims to improve the overall experience for residents, workers, and visitors.
Fifteen members or associates of a south St. Louis gang have been convicted and sentenced for drug, gun, and other crimes. Among them is rapper Davante “Jizzlebuckz” Lindsey, 27, who was sentenced on September 9 to 12 years in prison. Andre “Luh Half” Pearson, 28, received an 11-year sentence on September 20. Both were leaders of the 55 Boyz gang, which had been responsible for a significant amount of fentanyl distribution in south St. Louis.
Ron Mittler is working to develop more resilient soybean crops. For years, mid-Missouri has faced unpredictable weather patterns, including droughts, heat waves, and flooding. These conditions have made it difficult for farmers to maintain agricultural yields. While controlling the weather is not possible, Mittler and his team aim to harness soybeans' natural ability to adapt to unfavorable conditions and increase their yields.
In a recent discussion with Wake Up Mid-Missouri, NFIB State Director Brad Jones shared insights from the latest Small Business Economic Trends (SBET) report.
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 Sept. 21.
The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 1,926 home loans totaling $526.2 million in Missouri during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.
As of August 2024, Missouri experienced a 20.9% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.3% increase.
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, along with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure all contractors working with children are authorized to have a nationwide background check.
The Grand Center Arts District recently recognized the leadership and contributions of Saint Louis University's president and inaugural presidential spouse at its 2024 gala, "A Grand Celebration," held on September 20.
U.S. District Judge Rodney W. Sippel sentenced Joshua Allen Morris, 39, to 110 months in prison on Thursday. Morris, a convicted felon, was caught twice with firearms and drugs.
A U.S. Postal Service mail handler in St. Louis has been indicted on charges of pandemic fraud and stealing checks from the mail, according to an announcement made Wednesday by the U.S. District Court.
Greater St. Louis, Inc. has announced the return of Downtown St. Louis Restaurant Week, scheduled for October 14-20, 2024. This event will feature specials and deals at some of the most popular restaurants and bars in the area.
The owner of a nonprofit in St. Louis has been indicted on charges of fraudulently obtaining over $2 million meant for feeding low-income children in Missouri. Cymone McClellan, 31, faces four felony counts of wire fraud.