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“Odor of marijuana” still remains — even in an era of widespread legalization — a favorite method of justifying warrantless searches. It’s an odor, so it can’t be caught on camera, which are becoming far more prevalent, whether they’re mounted to cop cars, pinned to officers’ chests, or carried by passersby. Any claim an odor […]

Timothy Nordmann, owner of Mr. Meowski's Bakery in St. Charles, knows a thing or two about a good loaf of sourdough. Behind each loaf, however, is a story of determination in moments of uncertainty. Nordmann shares his experiences as a bakery owner – and what it took to get there – on social media. One video in particular went viral back in May and has been viewed over one million times. The comment section of the video is filled with sentiments from thousands of viewers who resonate with Nordmann’s story, some of which were compelled to share their own difficult road to achieving their goals. Nordmann talks about how business has grown since and why he decided to share his stories in the first place

A mom was watching her 3-year-old son play in the backyard Saturday when a man tried leading him away from their home, police said.

The Illinois State Museum is seeking people to share their personal experiences with Route 66 in Illinois to commemorate the highway's 100th anniversary, with video recordings and transcriptions to be made available to the public.

From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:  Both of Dan Tague’s parents earned bachelor’s degrees. So did his older sister and brother. But as his turn approached, Tague, 20, saw a different route. In high school, he designed sets for plays and enrolled in any “hands-on” classes he could. By the time he graduated, he decided he wanted […]

Sammy Hagar is expanding his annual birthday bash.The rocker just announced he’ll be celebrating his 77th birthday in two cities this year, Las Vegas and Cabo San Lucas.“Every year we try…

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"A flag may be a flimsy bit of printed gauze, or a beautiful banner of finest silk. Its intrinsic value may be trifling or great; but its real value is beyond price"

Councilman Ernie Trakas said he will ask the council to subpoena the chairman if he doesn't appear willingly.

In our ongoing coverage of issues plaguing the Children’s Division of Missouri’s Department of Social Services, we discuss why a tool aimed at removing children from a home where drug use is evident isn’t being used to a great extent in the St. Louis area. STLPR politics correspondent talks about his reporting on the Temporary Alternative Placement Agreement — or TAPA.

Roger Daltrey is about to launch his new solo acoustic tour, and he is really hoping fans don’t start hitting the internet to find out what he’ll be playing.In an interview…

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) -- Hundreds of unclaimed items will be part of an online auction in June, according to an Illinois State Treasurer news release. A 14-karat gold charm bracelet with eight charms, a 1783 Spanish Milled Dollar encased with certificate, and a 1997 U.S. quarter-ounce platinum proof coin are just some of the items [...]

There are several changes coming to the way you'll be texting with the next iPhone software update.

EL PASO, Texas — Seventeen-year-old Karina Parababire gently rocked her three-month-old daughter as they waited in a migrant shelter before a Friday night bus ride to Chicago. “I want my daughter to have everything that I didn’t have,” Parababire, who traveled up the extremely dangerous route of the Darien Gap while pregnant, said in Spanish. The Venezuelan, […]

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The mother ran outside and shouted at the man, who let go of the girl before following them back to the family's house.

The longtime head of Missouri’s Department of Conservation has stepped aside after taking the helm of the agency in late 2016. For years, Sarah Parker Pauley managed the state’s incredibly vast expanse of pristine wilderness and outdoor spaces where people hunt, fish and hike. During an in-depth conversation with STLPR politics correspondent Jason Rosenbaum last week, Pauley spoke about the ongoing challenges of balancing the commitment to preserving Missouri’s natural beauty with the need for economic development in struggling parts of the state.

The rare and endangered plant takes between 5 and 10 years to grow, and its bloom only lasts 24 hours.

Staff at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital unsealed a time capsule from 1974 on Monday, revealing a collection of artifacts that ranged from the commonplace to the bizarre.

The Missouri Botanical Garden is hosting a free viewing of their 15th corpse flower bloom, named "Millie," from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the Linnean House, as the plant emits a foul odor to attract pollinators and is listed on the endangered list in the wild.