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The weather is warming up, but there’s still an icy chill in St. Louis as a monthlong stretch of major hockey events begins Thursday.

COLLINSVILLE — The Collinsville Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Empty Bowl, serving 4.5 gallons of chicken taco soup among a selection of over 20 soups to benefit the Collinsville Food Pantry. Additionally, during the event, Board President Bob Uhrig and Vice President Derek Johnson of the Collinsville Charities for Children received the Township Jerry Christopher Community Volunteer Award, recognizing their contributions to the community. The event, which drew a large crowd, featured not only a variety of soups but also a live band, a 50/50 raffle, and dessert options. Attendees filled their trays multiple times, contributing to the festive atmosphere. "The crowd was amazing," said a spokesperson for the Chamber, thanking all who participated in making soup, volunteering, and attending the event. All proceeds from the Empty Bowl will be donated to the Collinsville Food Pantry, highlighting the community's commitment to supporting those in need. The Empty Bowl

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, in a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) again asked for unanimous consent (UC) to pass a resolution he introduced with U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), as well as 21 other Senators, that would support the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as President Trump and Elon Musk continue to illegally cut funding and resources for researchers discovering cures at NIH. The resolution simply states that the work of NIH should not be subject to interruption, delay, or funding disruptions in violation of the law, and it reaffirms that the NIH workforce is essential to sustaining medical progress. Last month, Durbin asked UC to pass this resolution and Senator Barrasso (R-WY) rejected. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) rejected Durbin’s UC request without an explanation despite the fact that Oklahoma receives approximately $160 million in NIH funding annually—which supports nearly

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A member of Billy Joel's extended family has assured fans that the man she calls "Uncle Billy" is fine, despite the fact that he's postponed several concerts for health reasons.Sailor Brinkley-Cook, the…

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Today on TAP: If previous administrations had deported immigrants by Trump’s criteria, the U.S. would be a lot smaller than it is.

COLLINSVILLE – Anderson Medical Group celebrated the grand opening of its new Medical Office Building in Collinsville today. The event welcomed community leaders, including the Mayor of Collinsville, local officials, and members of the Collinsville Chamber of Commerce; along with Anderson Board Members, Staff and building contractors. The celebration featured a ribbon-cutting photo, with Anderson Healthcare CEO, Mike Marshall, and Anderson Medical Group’s Chief of Operations, Melissa DeGroot, officially cutting the ribbon to mark the occasion. Guests also enjoyed tours of the new facility and refreshments as they explored the modern space designed to enhance local access to primary care. “We are excited to expand our presence in Collinsville and continue our commitment to providing exceptional care close to home,” said Marshall. “This new facility represents our ongoing investment in the health and wellness of the community.” The new office will

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The bill’s sponsor, Sen. David Gregory, R-St. Louis County, said there’s a public safety crisis already underway: there aren’t as many people who want to be a police office or firefighter as there was a decade ago.

Southern Living announced the winners of its ninth annual "South's Best Awards," and one Missouri barbecue restaurant made the cut.

Mahmoud Khalil, who ICE arrested on Saturday, and a group of other students from Columbia are suing the university to stop the release of disciplinary records.

Edward Jones, the Des Peres-based financial services giant, is rolling out its first private wealth services aimed at meeting the needs of those with at least $10 million in investable assets.

The National Weather Service released its 2025 Spring Flood Outlook for St. Louis. Here's what it says.

EDWARDSVILLE – An improvement project is scheduled to begin Monday, March 17, on Troy Road between Franklin Avenue and Fifth Avenue. As part of the work, this section will be resurfaced, some existing gaps in sidewalk infrastructure will be filled, and two crosswalks will be added -- one signalized and another with a flashing beacon -- to increase visibility for pedestrians and cyclists. Drivers are asked to remain alert for workers as well as lane shifts that will be necessary while the road’s three lanes are milled and resurfaced. Slowdowns are to be expected; drivers may want to consider alternate routes. Barring unforeseen or weather-related delays, the work is expected to wrap up in about 12 weeks. Among planned improvements are the addition of a signalized crosswalk at the intersection of Troy Road and Montclaire Avenue. Sidewalks also will be added along portions of the west side of Troy Road. A crosswalk with a flashing beacon to alert drivers to pedestrians and

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If there’s anything guaranteed to increase the number of leaks emanating from an entity, it’s letting people know you’re trying to track down leakers. The public sector knows this. The private sector knows this. And yet, the same thing happens again and again: a deterrent appears and everyone treats it like an instigator. Even Trump […]

Sammy Hagar is paying tribute to the fan who coined his infamous nickname, the Red Rocker.Hagar posted some photos on Instagram of him with fan John Pruner, who recently passed away,…

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EAST ALTON – A local sex offender is facing his second charge of failing to register with authorities. Gary L. Vancil, 62, listed as homeless out of East Alton, was charged with unlawful failure to register as a sex offender, a Class 2 felony and his second or subsequent such offense. On Jan. 8, 2025, Vancil allegedly failed to register with local authorities within three days after moving from his Sangamon County address, as required under the Sex Offender Registration Act. Vancil had previously been convicted of the same offense in a Madison County case from 2022. The East Alton Police Department presented the case against Vancil, who was granted pretrial release from custody. All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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WOOD RIVER – A Wood River resident with an extensive criminal past faces new charges after being found with drugs and a firearm. Timothy R. Vanausdoll III, 38, of Wood River, was charged with possession of a firearm by a repeat felony offender (a Class X felony), felon in possession of a weapon (a Class 2 felony) and possession of a controlled substance (a Class 4 felony). On March 5, 2025, Vanausdoll allegedly possessed a Smith & Wesson M&P .45 Shield M2.0 handgun. The weapon was unlawful for him to possess as a felon previously convicted of unlawful possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine in a 2021 Madison County case. A petition to deny his pretrial release states authoritative made contact with Vanausdoll after he was seen exiting stolen vehicle. At the time of these latest offenses, Vanausdoll was reportedly on parole and had an active arrest warrant out of St. Clair County from February of 2025. “Defendant was placed under arrest and found to be in possession

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