Wood River City Council Approves Fencing Bid For Dog Park

WOOD RIVER – Wood River City Council members on Monday night unanimously approved a bid fo...

Man Faces Attempted Murder Charges After Shooting Three Fairview Heights Police Officers

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — A 22-year-old man has been charged in connection with a shooting that injured...

Alton Man Charged With Second Domestic Battery Offense, Property Damage

ALTON – An Alton man’s second case of domestic battery has resulted in two felonies afte...

"Keys for Kids" Dueling Pianos Event to Raise Money for Local Families During the Holidays

ALTON - Riverbend Rescue will host their Keys for Kids event to raise money for local families...

Madison County: Road Closure on IL 143/157  

EDWARDSVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced a temporary road...

Dr. Kumar: Identifying Suspicious Moles Is Very Important

Summer means outdoor activities and a reminder to watch for suspicious moles, a possible sign of skin...

RiverBender Blog: I Spent Five Days in L.A.

Generally speaking, I don’t think of myself as an anxious person. Sure, I get nervous sometimes,...

Drury Announces Spring Day School 2025 Dean's List  

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Earning a spot on Drury University's Dean's List is a significant accomplishment....

Sixth-Grader Luke Aikin Organizes Successful Inaugural Chess Event At Carlinville Library

CARLINVILLE - The first-ever chess tournament at the Carlinville Public Library was a big success,...

American Red Cross opens shelters in St. Louis and Sikeston Following Severe Storms and Tornado Damage  

ST. LOUIS, MO. — The American Red Cross has opened shelters for individuals and families...

SIUE East St. Louis Center for the Performing Arts Gives Social Justice Rhythm and Motion During its Spring Dance Recital

EDWARDSVILLE - Messages of girl power, positive self-esteem, healthy body image, community activism...

Local Kids' Art Therapy Projects on Display at Wood River Art Gallery

WOOD RIVER - Von Dell Art Gallery has displayed artwork by local kids in an art therapy program....

East St. Louis Woman Sentenced To 11 Years In Prison For Federal Gun Charge  

EAST ST. LOUIS — A federal judge sentenced Cierra S. Whitley, 36, of East St. Louis, to...

O’Fallon Police Investigate Fatal Stabbing Of 17-Year-Old Female, 18-Year-Old Male Detained

O'FALLON, IL. - The O’Fallon Police Department is investigating a suspected homicide tha...

St. Louis Mayor Spencer Confirms Exhaustive Search Of Damaged Buildings, Urges Community Support

ST. LOUIS — City of St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer said every single building in the city ha...

O’Fallon Police Investigate Homicide In 300 Block Of Kyle Road

O'FALLON - O’Fallon Police are investigating a homicide that occurred on Sunday, May 18,...

EF-3 Tornado with 150 MPH Winds Ravages St. Louis City, Also Hits Metro East Area

ST. LOUIS – A tornado with peak winds reaching 150 mph struck the City of St. Louis on Friday...

Severe Storm Victims Urged to Use 211 for Support Services

ST. LOUIS – In response to the severe storms and tornadoes affecting the bi-state region, United...

Bluff City Outdoors Fest to Feature Fishing Derby, Catfish Tournament, Archery and More

GODFREY - A local outdoors sports store will host their first Bluff City Outdoors Fest. Bluff...

Alton High School Releases Full Class Of 2025 Graduates List

ALTON – Alton High School has officially released the full list of graduates from the AHS...

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