RiverBender Blog: Curiosity Killed the Cat (But She Was a Good Reporter)

I am nosey. It’s simply a fact of my life. I wouldn’t be a good reporter if I wasn’t,...

Multiple Charges Filed Following Violent Home Invasion, Shooting and Pursuit

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO. — Charges have been filed in St. Louis County against Ivyon Houston,...

IDOT: Excessive Temps Could Cause Pavement Failures

SPRINGFIELD – With extremely high temperatures and increasing humidity in the forecast, th...

HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Milk Bank Now Accepting Donations  

O’FALLON — In October 2023, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Women and Infants Center partnered...

Old U.S. 50 Closure In St. Clair County Begins June 26

SUMMERFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that a full closure...

Domestic Battery Cases Yield Felonies Against Alton Men

ALTON – Two men from Alton face felony charges in unrelated cases of domestic battery. Ahmad...

Heat Advisory Continues Through June 26, 2025, For Metro East Area

ST. LOUIS - A heat advisory remains in effect through Thursday evening, June 26, 2025, for the Alton...

Indie Singer/Songwriter Brings Unapologetic Message of Empathy to St. Louis

SAINT LOUIS - Rachael Sage doesn’t apologize for her art. Sage, a Billboard-charting...

Alton Man Charged After Local Business Break-In, Product Theft

ALTON – An Alton resident has been charged with burglarizing a Delmar Avenue business and stealin...

Chamber Project Saint Louis Performs Bach at East St. Louis Campus

EAST ST. LOUIS - For the first time, the live sounds of classical composer Johann Sebastian Bach...

Deputies Alfaro and Williams Represent Madison County at First Responder Night

MADISON COUNTY — Deputies from the Madison County Sheriff's Office participated in the...

Help Restore SSG Josh Melton’s Memorial Statue

CENTRALIA - Friends, family and supporters of Staff Sergeant Josh Melton have launched a fundraiser...

Parkinson’s Support Group Described As Educational and Social Outlet

EDWARDSVILLE — A Parkinson’s support group at the Edwardsville YMCA has been providing...

Greene County To Install Over 1 Million Feet Of Fiber By 2025

GREENE COUNTY - The Greene County Economic Development Group (GCEDG) met recently with Frontier Communications...

U.S. Air Force Shades Of Blue Jazz Ensemble Hosts Free July 4th Concerts

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE – The US Air Force Band of Mid-America's Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble...

Granite City Community High School Selected To Receive Readers' Choice Grant

GRANITE CITY – Granite City High School has been awarded a Readers’ Choice Grant fro...

SIUE Students Revitalize Community Garden on East St. Louis Campus

EDWARDSVILLE - The children made it look easy. They hustled and bustled without any talking &ndash...

Sen. Harriss & Rep. Elik To Host Free Kids Fair Event

GRANITE CITY - State Senator Erica Harriss and State Representative Amy Elik have partnered to host...

Minor Electrical Fire Sparks Smoke at East Alton-Wood River High School

WOOD RIVER — The Wood River Fire Department, along with East Alton and Roxana fire departments,...

Historic Mississippi River Festival Archives Find Permanent Home As 2025 Festival Celebrates Music Legacy

ALTON - After nearly five decades of safeguarding the memories of one of America's most legendar...

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