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St. Louis leaders urge investment in technology infrastructure for regional economic growth

By F. S. Rutherford | Sep 22, 2025

St. Louis business and innovation leaders are calling for increased investment in technology infrastructure to support the region’s economic growth.

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St. Louis innovation leaders urge investment in future-ready data infrastructure

By F. S. Rutherford | Sep 22, 2025

Regional leaders from innovation centers and economic development organizations in St. Louis have issued a call to prioritize building infrastructure that supports the region’s data-driven economy.

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Lafayette County man convicted of child sexual abuse; sentencing set for October

By F. S. Rutherford | Sep 21, 2025

A Lafayette County jury has found Joel Smith guilty of Statutory Sodomy in the First Degree for repeatedly sexually abusing a five-year-old boy between May and August 2023, according to an announcement from Missouri Attorney General Catherine...

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Missouri enacts age-verification rule for pornographic sites to protect minors

By F. S. Rutherford | Sep 21, 2025

Missouri will soon implement a new age-verification regulation aimed at restricting minors’ access to online pornographic content.

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Cackle Hatchery marks four generations supplying poultry nationwide

By F. S. Rutherford | Sep 21, 2025

For nearly nine decades, Cackle Hatchery in Lebanon, Missouri has remained a family-run business, supplying poultry for various purposes including showing, meat production, eggs, pets, and enjoyment.

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How many seasonal agricultural visas were requested by Missouri employers during 2024?

By J. F. Cannon | Sep 18, 2025

Employers based in Missouri submitted 1,116 H-2A petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Mexican national sentenced to over two years for illegal reentry after felony conviction

By L. L. Gomez | Sep 17, 2025

A Mexican national has been sentenced in federal court for unlawfully reentering the United States after being deported following a conviction for an aggravated felony.

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Missouri Chamber Foundation receives grant to expand healthcare apprenticeship program

By M. A. Herring | Sep 17, 2025

The Missouri Chamber Foundation has received a $50,000 grant from the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development’s Office of Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning.

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Missouri man sentenced for transporting minor across states for prostitution

By F. S. Rutherford | Sep 17, 2025

A Missouri man has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for transporting a minor across state lines for prostitution, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Missouri.

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Congressional hearing addresses impact of appliance regulations on homeownership

By S. D. Arteaga | Sep 17, 2025

Congressmen Brett Guthrie and Bob Latta have announced a legislative hearing to discuss appliance and building policies aimed at enhancing consumer choice and reducing costs for American families.

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Missouri reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending Sept. 6

By P. T. Askew | Sep 16, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Missouri for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Aug. 30.

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Senator Schmitt condemns political violence in Senate Judiciary hearing

By C. M. Luna | Sep 16, 2025

During a Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) addressed Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel, expressing concern about political violence following the assassination of conservative...

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Saint Louis University Remote Sensing Lab joins Climate TRACE coalition with $409K grant

By E. M. Whitfield | Sep 16, 2025

Saint Louis University’s Remote Sensing Lab has joined Climate TRACE, a global coalition focused on tracking greenhouse gas emissions.

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Catherine L. Hanaway sworn in as Missouri’s 45th attorney general

By M. A. Herring | Sep 16, 2025

Catherine L. Hanaway was sworn in as Missouri’s 45th Attorney General during a private ceremony at the Missouri Supreme Court Building on September 8, 2025.

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Florida man sentenced for wire fraud targeting Missouri and other states

By L. L. Gomez | Sep 16, 2025

A Florida man has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for defrauding three companies of more than $250,000. U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk handed down the sentence on Monday and ordered the defendant, Nadeem Gul, 54, to repay his victims.

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Hawley recommends Fort Leonard Wood as ICE agent training facility

By C. M. Luna | Sep 15, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has suggested Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri as a possible training site for new Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

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Missouri Governor's Conference on Agriculture opens registration for November event

By F. S. Rutherford | Sep 14, 2025

Registration is now open for the 51st Missouri Governor’s Conference on Agriculture, set to take place on November 12-13, 2025, at the Wyndham Executive Center in Columbia, Missouri.

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St. Louis man sentenced for $629K pandemic loan fraud

By F. S. Rutherford | Sep 12, 2025

A St. Louis man has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for fraudulently obtaining more than $629,000 through pandemic relief loans. U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Clark handed down the sentence on Wednesday and ordered Shahron Vaulx, 41, to...

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Senators raise concerns over private equity’s impact on U.S. fire truck supply

By L. J. Crowley | Sep 12, 2025

Chairman Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Ranking Member Andy Kim (D-N.J.) led a hearing in the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Disaster Management to examine private equity’s influence on the fire apparatus market.

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Lower individual income tax revenue in Missouri during Q1

By J. F. Cannon | Sep 11, 2025

The first quarter of 2025 brought in $1.7 billion in individual income tax revenue for Missouri, an 11% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.