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ST. LOUIS - Among the finalists at the recent Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation's St. Louis Teen Talent competition were instrumentalists Henry and Kaitlyn Foppe. Henry Foppe, a junior at John Paul II Preparatory School, and Kaitlyn Foppe, a senior at Father McGivney High School, competed as a piano and violin act. Fourteen teen acts took the stage at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, as the Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation presented scholarship

Michael Moore and Berlin Baldwin are each facing seven counts of second-degree statutory sodomy and two counts of second-degree sodomy.

ALTON - Keith Short has practical advice for people before their first appointment with a lawyer. Short, who owns Keith Short and Associates in Alton, encourages his clients to come into every first meeting with an open mind and as much information as they can. This can help your case start off strong as attorneys like Short begin the process of researching and filing it. “The first thing you do before you go to a lawyer’s office is, sit down and compile a list of all the

EDWARDSVILLE - Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, congratulated First Assistant State’s Attorney Chad Loughrey after Loughrey was selected for an associate judgeship in Edwardsville, calling the appointment “well-deserved” and praising Loughrey’s work in the office and across the local legal community. “Congratulations to First Assistant State's Attorney Chad Loughrey and his entire family on his well-deserved selection as

Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating love—the big moments, the small gestures, and the stories that make your relationship one-of-a-kind. This year, RiverBender.com wants to spotlight local couples by publishing reader-submitted love stories free-of-charge thanks to our community sponsors. How to submit Submitting your love story is easy. You can fill out our Love Story form at https://contribute.riverbender.com/page/tell-us-your-love-story/ or email us at news@riverbender.com

Dennis Dill was seen in November entering the women's bathroom at the John M. Olin Library, Washington University police wrote in court documents.

EDWARDSVILLE — An overtime finish, energetic cheerleaders, and a Unified basketball exhibition at halftime helped make the Edwardsville-Staunton High boys basketball game a memorable night for Edwardsville High School fans. Edwardsville High School defeated Staunton 48-43 in overtime in Edwardsville. The game featured energetic support by EHS and Staunton cheerleaders, as well as music from the EHS pep band during the contest. A Unified basketball exhibition was held at halftime.

A Perryville, Missouri cereal plant has been fined $91,000 and cited for 10 workplace safety violations following the death of a worker inside an industrial oven last year, according to OSHA records.

A St. Louis Circuit Court judge signed an arrest warrant for a man suspected of abandoning and torching a body along the riverfront.

The conversion of Missouri farm land from food to solar power production creates feuds among neighbors, pits residents against developers and raises questions about property rights.

A new Illinois proposal would require permits and possibly pay up to a $5 fee for open burning in unincorporated areas.

The Webster Groves city manager is resigning from her position, according to officials.

Jeff Bezos this week continued to dismantle what’s left of the Washington Post via another massive round of layoffs that left remaining staff stunned. Among the latest cuts is the elimination of the paper’s popular sports desk, scaling back of international and local news, the firing of an untold swath of journalists, and the ending of […]

GODFREY – Godfrey officials have placed a temporary pause on accepting liquor license applications. The Village Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution establishing a 60-day moratorium on the acceptance of new liquor licenses at their Feb. 3, 2026 meeting. According to the resolution, trustees are currently in the process of enacting new regulations on gaming and liquor licenses for businesses within the village and require additional time to review and finalize the newly

February is Black History Month, and if you’re looking for some events and activities to celebrate, we’ve got you covered. Check out the full list on fox2now.com.

Record Store Day has unveiled its list of exclusive releases for its 2026 celebration, taking place in independent record stores on April 18.Among this year’s releases:Bruce Springsteen and The E…

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According to a new report, legal sports wagers in Illinois are dropping below national averages, suggesting players are favoring illegal betting sites and bookies.

As Valentine’s Day approaches, a new study from financial technology company SmartAsset puts St. Louis at the top of an unexpected list: the Singles Capital of Missouri.