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Madison County State's Attorney Files Multiple Charges In Alton Shooting

1 month ago
ALTON - Marquan Knight of Alton, 22, faces multiple charges after authorities alleged he shot a man during an incident Feb. 7, 2026, at a residence in Alton in the 1300 block of Lawn Street in the Alton Acres Housing Project. Knight is charged with aggravated battery with a firearm (a Class X felony), home invasion (Class X felony), aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felony), and felon in possession of a weapon (a Class 3 felony) charges, according to charging documents signed by Madiso

Hot Country Nights Concert Series Supports Make-A-Wish

1 month ago
St. Louis -- Margie Ellisor sat down with Shannon Stelling, Executive Director of the HBR Charitable and Education Foundation, and Andrew Dreyer, Entertainment Manager for Cardinal Nation, to talk about the Hot Country Night Concerts at Cardinal Nation supporting the Wish Home Raffle. Tickets are available from January 30 through March 19. When you purchase [...]
Joran Wise

Tell Us Your Super Bowl Feedback

1 month ago
RIVERBEND - Super Bowl LX is in the books, and the Seattle Seahawks emerged victorious over the New England Patriots. But what does this mean for local fans of the sport and watchers of the game? Locally, people rooted for both teams. The Riverbend celebrated and mourned in equal measure when the Seahawks won. Who were you rooting for? The food is part of the game’s fun. Chicken wings, nachos, dips and more dominated the table. What are your go-to Super Bowl snacks? Bad Bunn

St. Clair County Pursuit Ends With Arrest Of Shooting Suspect

1 month ago
ST. CLAIR COUNTY - Illinois State Police investigators have arrested a Kansas man accused of firing at multiple vehicles during a pursuit in St. Clair County, authorities said. Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 6 special agents arrested 33-year-old Drew D. Smading of Wichita, Kansas, after Marissa Police pursued a Volkswagen SUV on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, following a 9-1-1 call reporting that a suspect had fired at another vehicle on Illinois 13 near Lenzburg, police