Several Vehicles Flee After Reported Altercation On Bar Property

GODFREY — Madison County Sheriff’s deputies responded at 3:34 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1,...

Man Seriously Hurt After Missouri 367 Crash

ST. LOUIS COUNTY - A 31-year-old St. Louis man was seriously injured Sunday night, Aug. 2, 2026, i...

Godfrey Man Faces Hate Crime Charge In Jersey County

GODFREY – A Godfrey man accused of committing a hate crime and assault in a public place faces...

Community Support Could Help Treehouse Wildlife Center Raise $15K

DOW - The community can help Treehouse Wildlife Center raise $15,000 in two months. Treehouse...

First Christian Church Virden To Host Community Blood Drive With ImpactLife Sunday, August 16

VIRDEN - First Christian Church in Virden will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the...

Edwardsville Police Issue 65 Speeding Tickets in July 2026 In High-Visibility Patrols

EDWARDSVILLE — The Edwardsville Police Department issued 65 speeding citations, five citations...

Several Local Students Make Spring 2026 Dean's List At Washington University In St. Louis

ST. LOUIS — The following students have been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2026...

Jersey School District Sets Aug. 4, 2026, Registration For New Students

JERSEY - Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100 announced that new student registration...

Police Search for Missing Clark Jefferson

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS - Fairview Heights Police are investigating the disappearance of Clark Jefferson,...

The City of Alton Improves the Open Records Requests Experience for the Public

ALTON - The City of Alton is improving transparency by making public records easily accessible to th...

Alton Jazz & Wine Fest to Honor Miles Davis With Expanded Aug. 29, 2026, Celebration

ALTON — The Alton Amphitheater will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Alton native Miles...

RiverBender Blog: My Dog is Disgusting

Okay, he’s not, he’s actually pretty cute. But I’ve never had a dog before, an...

Why Harvest Traditions Still Matter Far Beyond the Farm

A harvest festival is never just about food. It is about fear, relief, hard work, luck, and the simpl...

August 3 in History: Columbus Sails, War Erupts, and the National Basketball Association is Formed

On August 3, 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail from Palos de la Frontera in Spain on the voyage...

Mostly Sunny Skies, High of 83 Expected Monday

Monday starts quiet with mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-60s. Light wind out of the nort...

Riverbend Family Ministries Welcomes Christy Schult as Executive Director

WOOD RIVER — Riverbend Family Ministries (RFM) is excited to welcome Christy Schult as its...

20-Year-Old Held Without Bond In Fatal Shooting

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS - A 20-year-old Cahokia Heights man has been arrested in connection with the fatal...

Potsdam Conference, Signing of the Declaration of Independence Among Key August 2 Events in History

On August 2, one of the most far-reaching events in modern history is the end of the Potsdam Conference...

Bethalto Vigil to Honor Overdose Victims and Celebrate Recovery

BETHALTO - The Riverbend community is invited to celebrate recovery and memorialize those who hav...

East St. Louis Event Blends Back-to-School Help With Outreach

EAST ST. LOUIS - Residents of East St. Louis are invited to a free National Night Out event from 5...

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