Charges Filed In Fatal Alton Traffic Crash

ALTON — Charges have been filed in connection with a fatal traffic crash that claimed the life...

Large Fire Engulfs Vacant Strip Mall in Cahokia Heights

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS — Firefighters responded to a large fire at a vacant strip mall on Route 157...

Ameren Shares Avian Protection Plans to Keep Birds Safe and Avoid Outages

ILLINOIS - Ameren Illinois has made efforts to protect birds and their equipment through their...

Jerseyville Seeks Parent Input For Safe Routes To School Planning

JERSEYVILLE – Jerseyville officials are asking local parents to complete a quick survey abou...

Lane Closures on Illinois 4 in Madison County Are Announced  

TROY – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that intermittent daytime...

Today's Weather: Warm, Thunderstorms Late this Afternoon

Today's high reaches 84 degrees with a low of 63. Expect partly sunny skies mixing with clouds and...

Ameren Illinois Adding Technology to Enhance Reliability in East St. Louis  

COLLINSVILLE/EAST ST. LOUIS – Ameren Illinois is taking another step forward in its modernization...

Lucy Becker Leads and Learns at Highland High School

HIGHLAND - Lucy Becker already has an impressive resume. For her hard work, Lucy Becker is a Platin...

Alton Family Faces Crisis After Tragic Car Accident

ALTON — On Friday, October 3, 2025, Meghan Bustos and her daughter, Grace, were involved in...

Highland High School Senior Clayton Neumann is Hard Worker

HIGHLAND - Clayton Neumann works hard toward his goals. For his dedication, Clayton Neumann is...

Pro Wrestling Epic Matches Scheduled in Sauget and Alton: Wrestler The Morning Star Bax Gives His Perspective

SAUGET/ALTON - You have the chance to watch professional wrestling close to home. On Oct. 4...

RiverBender Blog: I Went to a St. Louis Blues Game

I am not a hockey expert. I’ve attended one other Blues game in my life. But last week, I heade...

How to Host a Spooky Halloween Movie Marathon

Did you know that horror films consistently rank among the most-watched genres during October, with...

Unplug to Recharge: The Benefits of Embracing a Digital Detox This Fall

Did you know that the average person spends nearly seven hours a day staring at screens? From smartphones...

This Day in History on October 6: First "Talkie" Movie Premieres

October 6th has long been a date marked by a range of significant events across the globe, spanning...

Alton Fire Department Responds to Sunday Afternoon House Fire

ALTON — The Alton Fire Department responded to a structure fire Sunday afternoon on th...

Field Fire Near Lamb Road Draws Multi-Department Response

WORDEN, Ill. — Several fire departments responded Sunday afternoon to a rapidly spreading...

This Weekend in History on October 4 and 5: Sputnik 1 Launched

October 4th and 5th have been significant dates in history, marked by groundbreaking achievements,...

Fire Prevention Week: Protect Your Family By Practicing Home Fire Escape Plan, Testing Smoke Alarms

ST. LOUIS — During Fire Prevention Week (October 5-11), the American Red Cross of Greater St...

Rising Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Linked to Gut Bacteria

Colorectal cancer (CRC) has long been associated with older age, but recent research shows a troubling...

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