stLouISTNeman: The rise and fall (and rise) of baking bread
Columnist Daniel Neman writes: In my world, artisan bread flour is a special treat. It occurs to me that I might be a little unusual.
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Missouri House bills pit mandatory minimums against bid to cut prison sentences
A shift away from individualized sentencing is a move away from “scientifically informed response to criminal behavior,” said Sean O’Brien, a University of Missouri Kansas City law professor.
Deadline extended to nominate your employer as a Top Workplace in St. Louis
The Post-Dispatch is kicking off its 15th annual Top Workplaces program, again celebrating teamwork, leadership and workplace culture.
See the Feb. 3, 1926, front page: Mizzou QB suspended for conduct unbecoming of gentleman
Headlines from the Feb. 3, 1926, front page include: After the City Club lost most of its membership, a corporation will take over part of its building, start a hotel.
Obit Index
Bank, Colman - St. Louis, MO
Bank, Colman
January 31, 2026
Wilms, Jeffrey S.
July 7, 1967 - January 29, 2026
Taute, M.D., Herman
Herman Taute, M.D., Jan. 30, 2026. Visitation Fri., Feb. 6th, 3 to 6 pm at Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood. Funeral Mass Sat., Feb. 7th, 10 am, at St. Clement Church. Interment, Resurrection. See boppchapel.com for more details.
Sheldon, Lawrence J.
Fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Saturday, January 31, 2026, at age 101.
Lewis, Sandra
August 19, 1941 - January 18, 2026
Fulkerson, Vernon "Ray"
Vernon "Ray" Fulkerson, Feb. 1, 2026. Visitation Friday, Feb. 6, 3-5 pm, with funeral services at 5 pm, at Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Road, Kirkwood. Interment private. See boppchapel.com for more details.
Dueber, Sister Jeanne
July 14, 1937 - January 25, 2026
Texas man says he was mistakenly jailed for 18 days, extradited to St. Louis County
Marquise Williams says he spent 18 days in custody trying to convince authorities he wasn't their suspect before they realized they had the wrong guy.
Cardinals sign with Major League Baseball for game broadcasts, break with FanDuel
The move ends a period of uncertainty after the Cardinals ended a prior agreement with FanDuel's parent.
Wesley Bell leads in campaign cash on hand. Cori Bush raises money under new group.
With Congressional primary races just six months away, the money march has begun in earnest for a pair of local contests on the August ballot.
Missouri lawmaker backs off plan to slash money for cleaning up old coal mines
The proposal would have shut down mine reclamation efforts in the state, according to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Former MICDS basketball coach admits to sending explicit photos to students
Lee A. Bogan Jr. — known by students as "Coach Teejay" — pleaded guilty to attempting to receive child pornography.
Woman dies after Friday shooting in Ferguson
St. Louis County Police Department said the woman died on the scene.
Pedestrian struck by car, killed in north St. Louis County
The crash happened at about 9:30 p.m. in the 4100 block of North Highway 67 near the intersection of Old Halls Ferry Road, St. Louis County police said.
Chesterfield manufacturer seeks tax incentives for headquarters expansion
PierTech Systems has plans to consolidate its office and manufacturing plant in a new location, just west of the Spirit of St. Louis Airport.