ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Nov. 14 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2025: * * * ASA and NOPA Urge Action on Biofuel Policies Supporting Farmers The American Soybean Association and the National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) sent a joint letter today to President Donald J. Trump urging swift finalization of key federal biofuel policies needed to strengthen domestic demand for U.S. soy and support farmers facing continued market pressure. The   more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Nov. 14 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * ASA Applauds Congressional Action to Reopen Federal Government The American Soybean Association applauds Congress for reopening the federal government after the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Senate-passed funding measure by a vote of 220-209, and President Trump signed it into law last night. The legislation restores funding for the U.S. Department of Agricu  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Smith Praises President Trump and First Lady for Supporting Foster Youth After joining President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the White House for the signing of the Fostering the Future for American Children and Families Executive Order, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following statement: "Through th  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Nov. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri posted the following news release: * * * During the lapse in government funding, the U.S. Attorney's offices in St. Louis and Cape Girardeau were working hard to continue their mission. Here are just some of the things that happened that we weren't able to discuss at the time: Wed. Oct. 1 Starr Lumos, 54, admitted committing over $201,000 in fraud by pretending to be disabled and unable to wo  more

CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, Nov. 14 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news on Nov. 12, 2025: * * * NCGA Statement on Government Reopening, Action Needed on E-15 The U.S. House of Representatives voted tonight on a continuing resolution and three full-fiscal year appropriations bills. The full U.S. Senate passed the measure on Monday. The continuing resolution reopens the federal government through January and included the agriculture appropriations bill, which will la  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Burlison Urges NCAA to Approve Missouri State Postseason Waiver * Missouri State University's football program has already earned six wins in its first FBS season, meeting the standard for postseason eligibility. Rep. Eric Burlison is urging the NCAA to grant the Bears a waiver so these student-athletes can compete in a bowl game they have earned. Read the full letter below. November 14, 20  more

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, Nov. 15 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news: * * * Scherer Family Donates to SEMO Forensic Anthropology Lab in Memory of Missing Sister, Cheryl Anne Scherer A donation from the family of Cheryl Anne Scherer, who went missing on April 17, 1979, will support ongoing cold case and unidentified remains work at Southeast Missouri State University. On November 14, 2025, Diane Scherer-Morris and Anthony Scherer, Cheryl's siblings, presented a gi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Outlines Severe Problems with OPT Program * Calls to Reform or End OPT Program WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem expressing strong support for the agency's reported plan to overhaul the Optional Training Practical (OPT) Program. Schmitt requested a thorough review of OPT to begin the proc  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Nov. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri posted the following news release on Nov. 14, 2025: * * * Two Sentenced for Pyramid Scheme that Victimized At Least 99 Missourians CAPE GIRARDEAU - Two Missouri men were sentenced to more than 12 years in prison on Friday for operating a long-running Ponzi scheme that cost at least 99 victims $5.7 million. U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. sentenced James "Jim" Johnson, 78, to 188 m  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Nov. 15 -- Washington University in St. Louis issued the following news: * * * WashU Medicine students treat patients at Pro Bono Health Clinic Student-led clinic delivers much-needed care to uninsured people in the St. Louis area By Maggie Singleton Makenna Dixon remembers all the appointments during her childhood. Her mother suffered from autoimmune diseases that required countless trips to physical therapy. As her health conditions worsened, Dixon's mom could no lon  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Nov. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri posted the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * Woman Admits Embezzling $305,000 from St. Louis County Company The former head of payroll for a St. Louis County company on Thursday admitted paying herself an extra $305,000 in salary and bonuses. Deborah Stinebaker, 49, of O'Fallon, Missouri, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to one count of fraudulently effecting tr  more