U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Missouri ST. LOUIS – A man from Florida on Tuesday admitted stealing checks from mailboxes churches in Missouri and Illinois. Lourdes Mario Anton, 20, pleaded guilty to one count of theft of mail. He admitted that on Oct. 3, 2024, he and a juvenile were caught on video stealing […]
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Missouri Governor-Elect Mike Kehoe has announced Missouri’s Consensus Revenue Estimate (CRE) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. The annual CRE is a figure established by state budget experts and is one of the basic assumptions used by the Governor and legislative leaders to build and balance Missouri’s budget. The key figure in the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – Few plants can boast colorful, long-lasting flowers and attractive foliage the remainder of the year, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Florist’s kalanchoe delivers both, making it a versatile houseplant. Its vibrant flowers provide a welcome burst of color during the dreary days of winter, Trinklein said. Florist’s kalanchoe. Photo
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WASHINGTON, D.C. == Missouri U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the End Airline Extortion Act which would protect Americans from predatory airline practices regarding fares and additional fees. “Airline companies treat their customers like cattle. It’s offensive. They charge fliers different prices for the same flights – and sometimes different prices for bags and carry-ons. Now they’re paying their
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Josh Hawley and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) introduced bipartisan legislation to prevent Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) from owning pharmacies and driving up prescription drug costs for their own benefit. “The insurance monopolies are ruining American health care. Patients and independent pharmacies are paying the price. This legislation will stop the insurance companies and PBMs
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ROLLA, Mo.,—Mark Twain National Forest is recruiting people to serve on the Eleven Point Resource Advisory Committee (RAC). The notification for recruitment initially went out in October. The USDA Forest Service is seeking 15 individuals, representing a wide range of Forest connections, to volunteer to serve on this meaningful committee. There is still time to submit
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U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Missouri ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp on Tuesday sentenced a man who sold the fake Percocet pills that killed a man in St. Louis County in 2022 to 23 years and eight months in prison. “I’m going to send a message to other drug dealers,”
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JEFFERSON CITY – Earlier this month the Missouri State Board of Education voted to publish a notice of proposed rulemaking to change the requirements for some teacher certification areas. The current rule requires a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher in the specific content (i.e. subject) area for which the teacher is seeking
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced its reaccreditation by the Public Health Accreditation Board following a rigorous, multi-year effort. This achievement underscores DHSS’ ability to lead premier public health services through partnerships and collaboration in local communities. PHAB, established in 2007, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri families now have a new tool at their fingertips: a comprehensive resource guide designed to support parents and caregivers of children from birth to age 12. This guide, developed in partnership by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and LifeCourse Nexus Training and Technical Assistance Center (UMKC
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