ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri posted the following news release: * * * High School Baseball Coach Accused of Drug Trafficking A high school baseball coach in Illinois has been indicted and accused of drug trafficking crimes. Demetrius Combs, 33, of Sauget, Illinois, was indicted in U.S. District Court in St. Louis on August 27 with one count of distribution of fentanyl, two counts of distribution of methamphetamine, one   more

MARYVILLE, Missouri, Oct. 4 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release: * * * Distinguished Lecture Series to feature state representative, education chair on Oct. 13 Northwest Missouri State University will host Missouri Rep. Ed Lewis, the chairman of elementary and secondary education, as the first installment of its 2025-26 Distinguished Lecture Series. Lewis's lecture, "From the Classroom to the Capitol: An Educator's View of State Government," will begin at  more

MARYVILLE, Missouri, Oct. 4 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release: * * * Faculty, student join EPA research ship to survey impact of low oxygen in Lake Erie A Northwest Missouri State University student and faculty member recently joined students in Michigan and Ohio for a research expedition to better understand contaminants and shoreline erosion at Lake Erie. "I was grateful to be offered it and for the chance to get real-world experience," said William T  more

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, Oct. 4 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news: * * * Notre Dame Regional High School and Southeast Missouri State University Join Forces to Advance Educational Opportunities for Local Educators Notre Dame Regional High School is partnering with Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) through the innovative SEMO Educators Advantage program. This collaboration opens new doors for Notre Dame faculty and staff by providing access to academic   more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Oct. 3 -- The University of Missouri's School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * Panel at Missouri School of Journalism unites 3 courageous journalists in discussion of press freedom For the three veteran journalists who came together for a panel discussion on Tuesday at the Missouri School of Journalism, the story of David and Goliath is more biography than legend. Gustavo Gorriti, Jorge Ramos and Maria Ressa have each squared off against dictators, c  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Backs Law Enforcement, Slams Senate Democrats for Blocking Pro-Police Bills * 'If you stand on the side of justice and our first responders, these votes should be simple -- and easy.' WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) called for passage of a slate of bills designed to protect and empower police officers and other law enforcement personnel. The commonsense packag  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt on President Trump's War on Narco-Terrorist Cartels, Efforts to Make America Safer * The American People Want Safe Communities, Not Excuses WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) joined Fox News' Ingraham Angle to discuss the Trump administration's actions against narco-terrorist drug cartels that threaten American lives and efforts to crack down on violent crime. Watch t  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri posted the following news release: * * * Seven More Associates of St. Louis Drug Gang Plead Guilty Seven more people associated with a south St. Louis drug gang have pleaded guilty to drug and gun crimes, U.S. Attorney Tom Albus announced Tuesday. Michelle Harris, 47, pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of maintaining a drug-involved premises. The six others have already pleaded guilty and a  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 4 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Critical Materials Crossroads team advances as finalist for NSF award of up to $160M over a decade The Critical Materials Crossroads team, led by the University of Missouri-Kansas City in partnership with the University of Kansas and Kansas Geological Survey and in collaboration with others in the region, has been named one of 15 finalists for the National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines award  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 3 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Week Eight NAIA Women's Volleyball Update * KANSAS CITY, Mo. \- This week in NAIA women's volleyball, stories of resilience, teamwork, and rising stars unfolded across the country. Whether it was a comeback win, a milestone achievement, or a breakout performance, each team added a unique chapter to the growing narrative of the season. We dedicat  more