Lucas Roberts Detained Again After Allegedly Violating Pretrial Release

JERSEYVILLE – A Jerseyville man awaiting sentencing on battery and mob action charges is back...

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Momma’s Free Swap seeks donations for Thanksgiving food baskets in the Riverbend

Ashley Santoni, administrator of the local Momma’s Free Swap Facebook group, discusses the group’s...

Fairview Heights Police Step Up Monitoring After Teen Fights

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — After fights involving a crowd of roughly 250 teenagers led to two arrest...

Local Aviation Group to Host Pancake Breakfast at St. Louis Regional Airport

BETHALTO - Community members can enjoy a pancake breakfast while supporting aspiring aviators this...

Repeat Felon From Alton Released On Weapon/Drug Possession, Fleeing Charges

ALTON – An Alton man with multiple prior convictions has been released from custody following...

CATco Steps Back From Ursuline Convent Restoration In Alton

ALTON — CATco has announced plans to return the former Ursuline Convent to its previous owners...

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Pink Elephant Antique Mall’s Halloween Events and Holiday Community Giving in Livingston

Suzanne of Pink Elephant Antique Mall discusses the Livingston attraction’s October events, including...

Why People Are Drawn to Mystery

Why People Enjoy Mystery A locked door can be more interesting than an open one—even when...

Oct. 9 in Music: Ray Charles, ‘Yesterday’ and ‘Phantom’

A masked figure and a sweeping score began an extraordinary journey on Oct. 9, 1986, when Andrew...

This Day in History: October 9 — The Treaty That Connected the World by Mail and Malala Yousafzai's Survival

This Day in History: October 9, 2026 On October 9, 1874, representatives of 22 countries signed...

Warm Weather and Sunshine Ahead for Riverbend This Weekend

Friday morning starts clear in the Riverbend, with a temperature of 54 degrees at 6:37 a.m. and a feels...

Release Ordered For Edwardsville Robbery, Mob Action Suspect From St. Louis

EDWARDSVILLE – A St. Louis resident charged with robbery and mob action in Edwardsville was ordere...

Help Keep Red Cross Blood Supply Steady This Fall

ST. LOUIS — In October, the American Red Cross asks people to book a time to give blood or platelets...

Speed Bumps To Stay On Levis Lane Following 5-1 Godfrey Vote

GODFREY – Godfrey officials voted 5-1 to keep three speed bumps in place on Levis Lane as resident...

Vehicle Strikes Wood River Taco Bell, Causing Major Damage

WOOD RIVER — A truck struck a Taco Bell in Wood River on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, causing major...

Granite City Nonprofit to Celebrate First Anniversary with Block Party and Giant Giveaway

GRANITE CITY - A local nonprofit is celebrating its first anniversary with a giant community giveaway....

Glen Carbon Elementary School Students Create Art Projects for Hispanic Heritage Month

EDWARDSVILLE/GLEN CARBON - Students at Glen Carbon Elementary School have completed special art...

Downtown Trick-or-Treat, Car Show, Golf Tournament: Wood River Shares Upcoming Events

WOOD RIVER - The City of Wood River stays busy, with several events planned for the next few weeks....

Granite City Man Released On Unsealed Child Solicitation Charges

EDWARDSVILLE – A Granite City resident charged with soliciting a minor he supervised at their...

Community Invited to Celebrate Women-Owned Small Businesses and True North Boutique and Medspa Grand Opening

WOOD RIVER - A new size-inclusive boutique is opening in downtown Wood River with a medspa attached....

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