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Center for Bosnian Studies to honor Nermana Huskić with Civic Courage Award

By B. M. Long | Oct 1, 2025

The Center for Bosnian Studies at Saint Louis University will honor Nermana Huskić with the 2025 Civic Courage Award.

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Hawley questions airline CEOs over passenger fees and company practices

By L. J. Crowley | Oct 1, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) questioned airline executives about their use of additional fees and policies that he says negatively affect passengers while increasing profits.

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NGA opens new $1.7 billion headquarters in St. Louis

By L. L. Gomez | Oct 1, 2025

NGA St. Louis has officially opened its new headquarters, marking a significant development for the region’s geospatial technology sector.

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Mexican national sentenced to one year for illegal reentry in Missouri

By L. L. Gomez | Oct 1, 2025

A Mexican national has been sentenced to federal prison for unlawfully reentering the United States.

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Greater St. Louis, Inc. hosts annual bi-state softball showdown at Busch Stadium

By M. A. Herring | Oct 1, 2025

This week, Greater St. Louis, Inc. hosted its annual Bi-State Softball Showdown, bringing together investors and legislators from Missouri and Illinois.

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Greater St. Louis names Ron Kitchens as new chief executive officer

By M. A. Herring | Sep 30, 2025

Ron Kitchens has been named the new Chief Executive Officer of Greater St. Louis, Inc., following a national search.

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Kansas City men receive federal sentences for armed bank robbery

By F. S. Rutherford | Sep 30, 2025

Two Kansas City men have been sentenced in federal court for their involvement in a bank robbery.

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Kansas City man convicted on drug trafficking and firearms charges

By F. S. Rutherford | Sep 30, 2025

A federal jury in Kansas City, Missouri, has convicted Brandon R. Haywood, 47, of drug trafficking and firearms offenses.

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Springfield man receives 50-year sentence for sexual exploitation of two minors

By M. A. Herring | Sep 30, 2025

A Springfield, Missouri man has been sentenced to 50 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting two minors.

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Kansas City man sentenced for selling machine gun conversion devices

By F. S. Rutherford | Sep 30, 2025

A Kansas City, Missouri man has been sentenced to two and a half years in federal prison without parole for possessing and transferring machine gun conversion devices.

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St. Joseph man convicted for fentanyl trafficking and money laundering conspiracy

By L. L. Gomez | Sep 30, 2025

A federal jury in Kansas City, Missouri has convicted Montrez Dixon, 32, of St. Joseph on charges of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and conspiracy to commit money laundering.

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Lee’s Summit man sentenced to over six years for illegal firearm possession

By F. S. Rutherford | Sep 30, 2025

A Lee’s Summit, Missouri man has been sentenced to six and a half years in federal prison without parole for illegally possessing firearms.

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Missouri adds medical alert for speech differences on driver’s licenses after SLU-led advocacy

By E. M. Whitfield | Sep 30, 2025

A new option on Missouri driver’s licenses now allows individuals with speech and communication differences to include a medical alert notation.

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Cape Girardeau men sentenced for gun store theft; illegal weapons seized

By M. A. Herring | Sep 30, 2025

A Cape Girardeau man has been sentenced to 40 months in federal prison for his involvement in the theft of a pistol from a local gun store, according to court records. U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. issued the sentence on Tuesday.

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Pair sentenced for armed kidnapping attempt of St. Louis property manager

By F. S. Rutherford | Sep 30, 2025

Two individuals have been sentenced to prison for attempting to kidnap and rob a St. Louis apartment property manager at gunpoint in 2024, as well as other related crimes. U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp sentenced Emma M. Cunningham, 33, to...

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Senator Schmitt criticizes Senate Democrats for opposing bill to avoid shutdown

By L. J. Crowley | Sep 30, 2025

Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) criticized Senate Democrats for voting against a continuing resolution intended to fund the government and prevent a shutdown.

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Illinois high school coach indicted on federal drug trafficking charges

By L. L. Gomez | Sep 30, 2025

A high school baseball coach from Illinois has been indicted in federal court on charges related to drug trafficking.

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Senator Schmitt questions witnesses on crime reduction strategies during Senate Judiciary Committee hearing

By C. M. Luna | Sep 30, 2025

During a Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) questioned witnesses about crime policies in major American cities and discussed the impact of past policy decisions.

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Hawley seeks answers from FEMA over delayed tornado relief efforts in Missouri

By L. J. Crowley | Sep 30, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley, who chairs the Senate Subcommittee on Disaster Management, has sent a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Acting Administrator David Richardson requesting information about FEMA’s response to the...

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Hawley and Blumenthal propose DOE-led oversight for advanced artificial intelligence safety

By K. S. Dickens | Sep 29, 2025

U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Ill.) have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at increasing oversight of advanced artificial intelligence systems.