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Tensions are high here at Liberty Middle school in Edwardsville, Illinois. Several hundred teachers, students and concerned citizens have packed the building, all waiting to voice their concerns about plans to cut 27 teaching positions in District 7.

Aleksandr Lanis' estranged wife’s family has made a statement regarding the fatal Fenton officer-involved shooting.

Scammers, posing as the Habitat for Humanity in St. Charles County, have been reaching out to residents for donations via texts, phone calls and social media.

A spokesperson with Mercy said Aleksandr Lanis, 38, was a Mercy physician at one point but would not elaborate on how recently he worked for the company.

This week marks one year since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after it was hit by the Dali, a container ship. When the bridge fell, six construction workers died, the channel to the Port of Baltimore was blocked for over 10 weeks, and the region lost a major commercial thoroughfare. The National Transportation Safety […]

Three years after his passing, Tyre Sampson’s family is honoring his memory by opening a snack shop to give back to the Madison, Illinois, community.

From Maplewood Richmond Heights School District: MRH School District voters are urged to take advantage of a unique opportunity this Saturday, March 29, 2025, to participate in a complimentary bus tour of our buildings ahead of the April 8 election on Propositions B & E. The tour will begin with a brief presentation at 10:00 […]

The Missouri Botanical Garden is experiencing a busy season as people flock to see the cherry blossoms, a rare sight in St. Louis.

ALTON – The City of Alton is set to move forward with an agreement for a new fitness court with funding from Alton Township. As previously reported on Riverbender.com , a resolution on Monday’s Committee of the Whole agenda concerned an intergovernmental agreement between the city and Alton Township. Under the agreement, Alton Township would provide $100,000 to the City of Alton for the construction of a new fitness court. More exact details about the fitness court, including its proposed location, are not included in the agreement – but more details will be announced later this week. Alderwoman Carolyn MacAfee said members of the public have been asking several questions about the project and, in some cases, spreading misinformation about its funding. She asked that a presentation be given at Wednesday’s City Council meeting to give residents more detailed information about the fitness court. MacAfee also said the city’s Parks Board has given the

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The Edwardsville Education Association says the Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 plans to cut 27 teaching positions.

Work continues on the falls at Jefferson Lake in Forest Park. Check out the progress.