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St. Louis Police Department leaders and police union officials have been hashing out a new rulebook for officer conduct after the state takeover of the department.

A lot of “romantic” clichés started out as practical solutions to very unromantic problems—like bad smells, strict social rules, and the need to prove you were serious without saying a word. Romantic clichés feel timeless because they show up everywhere: movies, songs, greeting cards, and the little scripts people follow on dates. But most of them didn’t appear out of thin air. They were shaped by older customs, old language, and the social pressures of

On February 27, 1933, the German parliament building, the Reichstag, caught fire in Berlin. The blaze did more than damage a landmark. It became a turning point in Germany’s political life, because it was quickly used to justify emergency powers, mass arrests, and tighter limits on civil rights. At the time, many Germans were already unsettled by economic hardship and political violence, and the fire intensified fears about stability and security. It still matters today because it shows

Netflix has retreated from its protracted bidding war with Larry Ellison for control of Warner Brothers, giving the Trump ally likely control of Warner, CNN, and HBO. In a statement, Netflix co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters said that Paramount’s latest offer made the acquisition financially irresponsible: “The transaction we negotiated would have created shareholder […]

Friday morning starts with chilly but clear skies and sunshine. Early temps hover around 36 degrees but will quickly warm up as the day goes on. By afternoon, expect plenty of sun with highs reaching a pleasant 73 degrees. Southwest winds pick up to 10-20 mph with occasional gusts near 31 mph, so hold onto your hats if you're out and about. Friday evening remains mostly clear, cooling to a low near 36 degrees overnight with light northwest winds. A Red Flag Warning is in effect from noon to 6 p.m.

ST. LOUIS - The University of Illinois men's and women's basketball programs received a $7 million donation this week from alumnus Richard Frank and his wife, Leslie Frank. The funds are designated for facility upgrades and the creation of a new hospitality area at the State Farm Center. The University of Illinois Department of Athletics [...]

Protections for religious expression in K-12 schools could also be expanded to guard ideological and political speech through a bill that passed Thursday in the Missouri House. State Rep. Darin Chappell, a Republican from Rogersville and the bill’s sponsor, said the legislation is intended to guard First Amendment rights. “We don’t want anyone’s political ideas […]

Begin Again: 50 Years and Counting marks Laumeier’s 50th anniversary by celebrating five decades of artist commissions and exhibitions. Featuring hundreds of artists and rarely seen works from Laumeier’s collection, […]

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A portion of I-70 was reopened after a crash involving a Ford Mustang and a tow truck, which resulted in one person being transported to a nearby hospital.

A person was found dead from a gunshot wound in an alley in south St. Louis overnight Friday, and police are investigating the incident.

The feds later dropped the fraud charges against Victor Alston and Sid Chakraverty.

The district's operations will be the focus of the forthcoming conclusion of an investigation from Missouri Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick.

Under the settlement, the SLPS board agreed to change its board policies, including the removal of a rule that kept commenters from using names in their comments.

Beltline is asking Franklin County to rezone 495 acres of farmland to allow for a "more intensive employment-oriented zoning classification," according to documents.

Columnist Aisha Sultan writes: Others — far removed from any hint of athleticism — felt compelled to offer disparaging comments targeting their fellow Americans.

Hundreds of Missourians with disabilities, their families and advocates crowded into the Capitol rotunda Wednesday for a rally on the state’s 25th annual Disability Rights Legislative Day, spilling into surrounding halls and onto the stairs framing the speakers’ podium. Personal testimony from dozens of Missourians earlier this month moved a bipartisan group of lawmakers to […]

All month long, people have been observing the achievements of Black Americans and historical events as the country celebrates Black History Month. The observance began 100 years ago as Negro History Week and has since expanded. It continues in St. Louis and nationwide despite recent efforts by the Trump Administration to erase the accomplishments of African Americans in libraries, museums and other places. STLPR's Andrea Henderson spoke with local students and educators about the importance of illuminating this history for the next century and beyond.