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Winfield's 1,500 residents have water again a day after the town's water supply was disrupted by a broken valve.

ST. LOUIS – Today, Mayor Cara Spencer announced a plan to invest $19.2 million in the next phase of recovery from the May 16 tornado. She also announced a new contract to scale up the City’s debris removal efforts. This plan is for $19.2 million, including $18 million in allocated Rams funds and $1.2 million in Community Development Block Grant funds. Those funds will support efforts in the following areas. $2.5 million for resource hubs needs such as meals and supplies, including coolers, port-a-potties, dumpsters, and more. $2.2 million for unmet needs such as storage of personal belongings, rental assistance, and non-congregate temporary housing. $5 million for home repairs for uninsured and underinsured. $3.5 million for case management, mental health, and legal services. $1 million to provide cooling through water stations and water sprinklers. Up to $5 million for non-profit support, including for resource hub and distribution staffing. “The

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ALTON - On July 10, 1925, Winkler Tire Service filling station opened at Seventh and Belle Streets in Alton, complete with a bear cage. “Winkler said that he noticed long ago when autos came up to get gas the process was tiresome to the children.” His solution was to build a bear cage and place two real live bear cubs in it. There was a water feature for them to play in and trees to climb. A smaller section of the cage also contained squirrels. In addition to the animal entertainment, Winkler had a big balloon floating over the lot for the opening and 2,000 small balloons to hand out to children. “The bears were the main attraction, especially for the children, but many of the elders went through the fire proof building.” The new filling station was fireproof, with concrete floors, brick walls and metal lath construction. The station also had a ladies’ restroom and a men’s restroom, a telephone for use by the public, a Western Union clock, and

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Democratic lawmakers argued in a new legal filing this week that President Donald Trump’s sweeping emergency tariffs usurped congressional power, and they urged a federal appellate court to strike down the duties on foreign imports. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit is set to hear oral arguments over some […]

It’s been interesting to watch the current administration and its GOP backers contort themselves into logical pretzels to explain to Americans why their policies, which are clearly either steeped or tinged with racist elements, are not in fact racist. Immigration policies and practices that are conducted without such annoyances as due process are waved off […]

Today on TAP: He proposed a 50 percent tariff on Brazilian imports unless they stop trying to hold Bolsonaro accountable for his attempted coup.

Toni Cornell, daughter of the late Chris Cornell, has released a cover of the Beach Boys song "God Only Knows."The rendition is dedicated to late Beach Boys mastermind Brian Wilson,…

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The next phase of recovery from the May 16 tornado

LAKE PROVIDENCE, La. — East Carroll Parish sits in the northeastern corner of Louisiana, along the winding Mississippi River. Its seat, Lake Providence, was a thriving agricultural center of the Delta. Now, the town is a shell of its former self. Charred and dilapidated buildings dot the small city center. There are a few gas […]

The former captain of the Manchester Police Department has filed a lawsuit against the City of Manchester, claiming he was forced to resign last year without due process and that city officials harmed his professional reputation.

                                                                                                                    Late bloomers worth the wait: Sunflowers Return to Columbia Bottom Conservation Site for the Summer SPANISH LAKE, Mo.—Frequent rains earlier this spring caused a slight delay in planting sunflowers at Columbia Bottom Conservation Area (CA) this season. However, sunflower lovers will still have the opportunity again this summer to view and photograph […]

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Ferguson Florissant School District officials said they’d have to borrow in order to pay bills and meet payroll through the end of the year.

Saint Louis County Pet Adoption Center to Host Responsible Pet Ownership Education and Microchip – The Saint Louis County Pet Adoption Center is hosting a community-centered educational event Saturday, July 12 from noon to 3 p.m. at the North County Recreation Complex. The event will bring together local vendors and pet-focused resources from around the […]

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WASHINGTON — Congress has just one week left to approve the Trump administration’s request to cancel $9.4 billion in previously approved funding for public media and foreign aid, setting up yet another tight deadline for lawmakers.  The Senate must pass the bill before July 18, otherwise the White House budget office will be required to […]

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed a bill on Wednesday banning child marriage in the state, which will go into effect on August 28.

WASHINGTON — A federal judge in New Hampshire Thursday issued a preliminary injunction against President Donald Trump’s executive order that would rewrite the constitutional right to birthright citizenship, and granted a class certification to infants who would be affected by the order. The ruling from U.S. District Judge Joseph Laplante came after the Supreme Court last month […]

Measles cases have surpassed a recent 2019 record to reach the highest level since 1992, with at least 1,289 cases reported in 39 states. The milestone comes as health officials are increasingly alarmed by vaccine skepticism gaining a voice in the Trump Administration’s Health and Human Services Administration under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. As […]