Gov. Mike Kehoe will ask Missouri voters in August to decide whether lawmakers should have new power to expand sales taxes to replace the income tax and whether citizen-led constitutional amendments should face a higher bar for passage. Kehoe moved four proposed constitutional amendments to the Aug. 4 primary ballot: Amendment 1, renewing a sales […]
It’s hard to believe we once were shocked to hear a government figure proudly declare that we kill people based on metadata. What’s happening now is even more disturbing. We’re killing people simply because they happen to be in boats spotted exiting certain shores and headed towards international waters. The War on Drugs has always […]
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ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County prosecutors have charged two St. Louis men with first-degree murder and other felonies in the April 19 fatal shooting of a man closing his food truck in St. Louis County, authorities said Thursday. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office said charges were issued May 21, 2026, against Daion Heartfield, 25, of the 1800 block of Exuma Drive in St. Louis, and Todd Weems, 32, of the 4200 block of Chippewa Street in St. Louis. Each is charged
Park rangers will not provide on-site security when St. Louis outdoor pools open this weekend. The mayor's office says the decision stems from a budget dispute with the state-controlled police board.
Elton John got an honor that nobody has ever received before Thursday in London.He was named the first-ever president of The Ivors Academy, a U.K. not-for-profit that works to support,…
Whether you are looking for a Saturday morning family outing or just a few tomatoes, you can find what you need at one of these St. Louis-area farmers markets.
ALTON - The City of Alton will host its 159th annual Memorial Day parade, and RiverBender.com will be onsite to stream it. The parade kicks off at 10 a.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026. The route runs up College Avenue and through Upper Alton. RiverBender’s CJ Nasello will host “Our Daily Show!” that morning from the parade route, showcasing the people who have made the parade so impressive since its inception in 1868. With over 70 entries in the parade,
A Missouri man's recent outdoor adventure led him to a massive "Chicken of the Woods" mushroom, a wild fungus known for its unique texture and tasting like chicken when cooked.
ALTON - The James Killion Beautification & Enhancement Committee is inviting the public to James Killion Day 2026 on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at James Killion Park for a pre-Memorial Day celebration honoring the legacy of James Killion Jr. and highlighting this year’s youth-focused theme, “It’s All About the Children — Invest in Them Now!” The all-day event will feature an afternoon ceremony from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday and an evening community concert from 6 to 8 p.m.,
Elon Musk, business genius. When Elon Musk announced his plans to buy Twitter, some of his billionaire friends rushed to text him to say they’d throw whatever money they wanted into the deal. Larry Ellison casually offered “a billion… or whatever you recommend.” Marc Andreessen offered $250 million, no questions asked. This all came out […]
ALTON - Vintage Voices is celebrating its 25th anniversary, and you are invited to audition to be a part of the tours. Auditions will be held Saturday, June 6, 2026, at YWCA Southwestern Illinois, 304 E 3rd St, Alton, Illinois 62002. Actors interested in auditioning should reserve a time slot in advance. Auditions will take place from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Click here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549AEA62AA7FCC25-62725093-vintage#/ . The 25th Anniversary tours will feature eight
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