WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Wesley Bell, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Bell, Ansari Introduce Healthy Servicemembers Act to Protect Military Families from Unsafe Housing * Washington, D.C.-- Today, Representatives Wesley Bell (D-Mo.) and Yassamin Ansari (D-Ariz.) introduced the Healthy Servicemembers Act, which directs the Secretary of Defense to screen and register service members and their families who develop medical conditions resulting from living in unsafe milita more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 5, 2025: * * * Chairman Smith: Bigger Paychecks Under President Trump Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest jobs report: "Since the President's inauguration, real wages have increased, putting more money in people's pockets - and today's jobs repor more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri posted the following news release on Sept. 4, 2025: * * * Fentanyl Sale that Killed St. Louis County Woman Leads to 15-Year Prison Sentence U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on Thursday sentenced a man who admitted selling the fentanyl that killed a St. Louis County, Missouri woman to 15 years in prison. Forrest L. Smith, 37, of St. Louis County, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St. more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, Sept. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri posted the following news release on Sept. 4, 2025: * * * Independence Woman Admits to Role in National Fraud Scheme KANSAS CITY, Mo. - An Independence, Mo., woman pleaded guilty in federal court today to taking part in a fraud scheme impacting the U.S. Small Business Administration and numerous state governments. Cathy M. Kelley, 69, pleaded guilty to knowingly receiving stolen government  more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, Sept. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri posted the following news release on Sept. 4, 2025: * * * Kansas City Woman Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud Using a Stolen and Altered Check KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Kansas City, Mo., woman pleaded guilty in federal court today to taking part in a bank fraud scheme. Aviance Shepard, 34, admitted that in March 2023, she obtained a $881,324 check belonging to another person which was stolen from the more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sept. 6 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Mizzou launches historic campaign to address global challenges and improve lives Power the Roar unites alumni and supporters in pursuit of the university's most ambitious goals. * The University of Missouri has launched the largest fundraising campaign in its 186-year history. Uniting alumni, friends and partners, the transformational initiative will shape the future of Mizzou's campus, impact more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW POLLING: Missourians "Strongly Oppose" Republican Scheme to Rig State's Congressional Map * Plurality of voters statewide & in key state Senate districts say they are "less likely" to vote for pro-gerrymander lawmakers Missourians really don't like Republicans' plan to gerrymander their state's congressional map ahead of the 2026 election, a new poll commissioned by the DCCC more PR

MARYVILLE, Missouri, Sept. 6 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release: * * * UPD encourages campus community to use HazAdapt mobile app, be prepared when crisis occurs A new smartphone application is available to the Northwest Missouri State University community to help students, employees and campus visitors become better prepared when a crisis arises. The free app, "HazAdapt," provides step-by-step safety instructions for more than 60 different hazards, incl more PR

HAZELWOOD, Missouri, Sept. 6 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following Q&A with Lt. Col. Matthew Olde, F-15 Eagle pilot: * * * Q&A: Lt. Col. Matthew Olde, F-15 Eagle pilot By Tonya Johnson DCMA Central Region Public Affairs Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew Olde is an F-15 Advanced Eagle acceptance pilot and the director of operations at Defense Contract Management Agency Fixed Wing St. Louis. He is also a government flight representative who conducts acceptance flights of the more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Burlison Introduces Train Crew Choice Act to Block FRA's Union-Driven Mandate * Congressman Eric Burlison (R-MO-07) introduced the Train Crew Choice Act, legislation to nullify the Biden-Harris administration's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) rule requiring all freight trains to operate with at least two crew members on board at all times. " This bill is about stopping union bosses fr more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sept. 6 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Tradition of excellence extended: President Mun Choi to lead the UM System, Mizzou through 2031 President Choi is widely credited with changing the trajectory of the University of Missouri System and its flagship campus. * In a bold endorsement of visionary leadership and transformational impact, the University of Missouri Board of Curators has extended the contract of university President Mun more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri posted the following news release on Sept. 4, 2025: * * * Two Men Admit Role in St. Louis Drug Conspiracy Two men caught with pounds of fentanyl and other drugs have pleaded guilty to a drug conspiracy charge. Dennis M. Davis, 47, pleaded guilty Thursday to one count of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, including fentanyl. Shem J. Guy, 34, pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge i more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sept. 5 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * University of Missouri continues to grow cancer-fighting drug production Two new additions to the University of Missouri Research Reactor will streamline operations and greatly increase the number of cancer-fighting drug doses for patient care. * The University of Missouri hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today for two new additions to the University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) facili more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, Sept. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri posted the following news release on Sept. 4, 2025: * * * Virginia Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Trafficking Cocaine Officers Seized One Kilogram of Cocaine at KC Bus Terminal * KANSAS CITY, Mo. - An Ashburn, Va., man was sentenced in federal court today for illegally possessing just over a kilogram of cocaine while traveling by bus from Nevada to Virginia. Kareem M. Strong, 34, was sente more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 5 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Week 4 - NAIA Women's Volleyball Battle for the Red Banner * KANSAS CITY, Mo. \- The NAIA Women's Volleyball season opened on Friday, August 15. In three weeks, teams have played the bulk of their non-conference matchups. As the season progresses, teams will open up conference play in the coming weeks. The Battle for the Red Banner continues as more PR