Show-Me State Times

University of Missouri President Mun Choi, along with Commerce Bank representatives Steve Sowers and Sarah Dubbert, awarded the 2025 William T. Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence to Dennis K. Miller.

St. Louis County man pleads guilty to hosting dogfights

A man from St. Louis County has admitted to charges related to dogfighting activities.

Center for Bosnian Studies relocates from Fontbonne University to Saint Louis University

Fontbonne University's Center for Bosnian Studies is set to relocate to Saint Louis University (SLU).

Missouri secures $24 billion judgment against China over COVID-19

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced a significant legal victory, securing a $24 billion judgment against the Chinese Communist Party.

Lottery player wins big with scratch-off ticket purchase

A Missouri Lottery player in Joplin has won a $100,000 prize from the "300X" Scratchers game.

Senator Josh Hawley backs Trump's labor secretary nominee

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley has expressed strong support for Lori Chavez-DeRemer, President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Labor.

Missouri considers reforms to enhance legal climate for businesses

Missouri lawmakers are currently deliberating on several bills designed to enhance the state's legal framework, aiming to eliminate barriers that might hinder economic progress.

Missouri woman wins $50K lottery jackpot with quick pick ticket

A Missouri Lottery player recently experienced a significant windfall after purchasing a Show Me Cash ticket at QuikTrip on S.E. Highway 291 in Lee’s Summit.

Saint Louis University partners with Girl Scouts on new scholarship program

Saint Louis University has announced a new scholarship opportunity in partnership with the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri (GSEM) for participants in the Advance HER Leadership program.

Analysis: Missouri among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

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.

Saint Louis Science Center named best free museum by Newsweek

The Saint Louis Science Center has been named the best free museum in America by Newsweek's Readers’ Choice Awards.

St. Louis showcases agri-food tech prowess at World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit

A delegation from St. Louis is set to participate in the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in San Francisco on March 11 and 12, showcasing the region's growing prominence in agri-food technology.

Missouri AG calls for probe into Grain Belt Express funding

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has formally requested an investigation into the Grain Belt Express project, a venture he claims represents a misuse of nearly $5 billion in federal loan guarantees.

University of Missouri researchers discover potential treatment for sarcopenia

Researchers at the University of Missouri have identified a potential treatment for sarcopenia, a condition marked by a significant decrease in muscle size and strength that affects nearly half of adults over the age of 80.

Attorney General Bailey moves against Planned Parenthood over Missouri abortion law compliance

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced the issuance of a notice of intent to serve a cease and desist order against Planned Parenthood facilities in the state.

Senator Hawley questions witness over antisemitism and DEI programs

In a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri confronted Kevin Rachlin, the Washington director of The Nexus Project.

Hawley announces reopening of Baring Post Office after tornado damage