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Missouri U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley is voicing strong opposition to recent and ongoing protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Los Angeles and St. Louis, accusing demonstrators of dangerous behavior and inciting violence.

(The Center Square) – As riots continue to paralyze parts of downtown Los Angeles, Sen. Josh Hawley is taking steps to investigate the role of an immigrant rights organization.

The Missouri Legislature voted Wednesday to advance measures outlined in Governor Mike Kehoe’s call for a special session.

Families spoke about the horrors of having their loved ones snatched off the streets, with no knowledge of their current whereabouts.

A Bellefontaine Neighbors man awaiting trial for sexually assaulting a minor is facing new charges for an incident that happened nearly a decade earlier.

Tributes poured in for Beach Boys singer Brian Wilson on Wednesday following his death at age 82.The singer's family shared the news of his death on social media, saying they…

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WASHINGTON — More than 100 heavy-duty military vehicles and weapons systems will parade down Constitution Avenue in the nation’s capital Saturday, just days after President Donald Trump ordered troops to Los Angeles to quell mostly nonviolent protests against deportations. The display, on the date of the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary and Trump’s 79th birthday, will […]

EDWARDSVILLE — Mrs. Sydney Layton, a teacher at Leclaire Elementary School, has been named Teacher of the Year by the Edwardsville Chapter of the NAACP. The announcement was made recently by the school, highlighting Layton’s dedication and passion for equity in education. Layton’s commitment to her students and the broader community has been recognized as a significant factor in receiving this honor. School officials praised her for the lasting impact she has both inside the classroom and throughout the Edwardsville community. The recognition from the NAACP underscores the importance of educators who advocate for equity and inclusion in education. Leclaire Elementary School and the Edwardsville community are celebrating Layton’s achievement.

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EAST ALTON/GRANITE CITY – Two cases of domestic battery in Madison County involve residents of East Alton and Granite City accused of strangulation and more. Lindell Curtis, 64, of East Alton, was charged with a Class 2 felony count of aggravated domestic battery and a Class A misdemeanor count of domestic battery on June 4, 2025. Curtis allegedly strangled a household or family member and pushed a different household or family member to the ground on May 5, 2025. A petition was filed by the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office to deny Curtis’s pretrial release from custody. The petition states Curtis “had been drinking” before getting into an altercation with one family member, strangling them nearly to the point of them losing consciousness. During the altercation, he pushed another family member to the floor, causing them to fall. The East Alton Police Department presented the case against Curtis, who was ordered remanded to jail for his

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Randy Bachman revealed in March that he and his former The Guess Who bandmate Burton Cummings were talking about hitting the road together. And while they haven’t announced a tour yet, they…

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The north St. Louis County school district is making cuts with its enrollment expected to decline by up to 1,000 students over the next 10 years.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A 73-year-old man was fatally struck last Sunday just off of North Hanley Road and Katherine Avenue, located in the Carsonville neighborhood. The St. Louis County Police Department (SLCPD) said that it plans to investigate the incident, which occurred after 10 p.m. Officials from the Central County Precinct were alerted [...]

From lively music performances and family-friendly festivals to engaging workshops and community celebrations, the upcoming events offer something exciting for everyone to enjoy. For a full listing of all the great happenings, be sure to visit https://www.riverbender.com/events/ If you want to make sure even more of the region is aware of your event email cj@riverbender.com and explore our range of Event Advertising Services! Featured GGCA Summer Camp invites children ages 3 to 12 to embark on an unforgettable adventure with the 2025 Summer Camp themed "Bible Explorer: Trek through Truth!" Running from June 2nd to July 25th, campers will enjoy outdoor and water games, crafts, weekly field trips including visits to local attractions and the NCG Cinema in Alton, and daily hot meals. The camp operates weekdays from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM with before and aftercare available. At $90 per student per week, this is a wonderful opportunity for kids to learn, laugh, and grow in faith together.

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ALTON - Middle schoolers have the chance to learn more about healthcare careers at an upcoming day camp at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital. From 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, students will explore a Survival Flight helicopter, complete CPR stations, chart their vitals, play games and participate in a panel discussion with healthcare professionals. Nurses Sara Clohessy, Gina Coates and Melissa Hartnett, who organized the Health Camp, look forward to teaching students about the different career pathways in the medical field. “People tend to think ‘nurse’ and ‘doctor’ when they think ‘healthcare’ and ‘hospital.’ We just want to show that there are so many other pieces here,” said Clohessy, MSN, RN, Clinical Nurse Educator. “I did a program similarly when I was in the eighth grade, and I still remember it to this day.” The Health Camp is open to students who just completed the seventh and eight

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The popular burger chain, Shake Shack, is gearing up to open their seventh St. Louis-area location next week.