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Authorities have not released the name of the 43-year-old victim. He was shot Sept. 27 in the 6900 block of Minnesota Avenue.

ALTON – The holiday season is a time for giving, and once again, the K. Miller Christmas Toy Giveaway is set to bring smiles to the faces of children and families in our community. Now in its fifth year, the event has become a beloved tradition, spreading joy and generosity to those in need. This year’s toy giveaway will be held on December 21, 2024, at LaMay’s Catering 909 E Broadway, Alton, IL from Noon until 4PM. The event, which has grown significantly since its inception, starting in Kidada’s mother’s basement serving maybe 20 families to 161 families served in 2023. They will distribute toys, games, and other gifts to hundreds of local children, ensuring that they experience the magic of Christmas. “We’re thrilled to host the 5th Annual K. Miller Christmas Toy Giveaway,” said Kidada Miller , founder of the event. “This is a time of year when community and compassion come together, and it’s our mission

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This is the third man this year to be charged with privacy invasion in St. Charles county.

Democrats hoping to chip away at the GOP supermajority in the Missouri Senate got a big boost last week when its candidates in two swing districts won the endorsement of the state’s largest business advocacy group.  In a third hotly contested district, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry chose not to weigh in at […]

ST. LOUIS COUNTY - On Thursday, October 10, 2024, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges on suspect Aarin Stiles, 29 years of age, of the 1100 block of Riaza Square in St. Louis, Missouri 63138, for Parental Kidnapping. Stiles is being held on $250,000 cash only, no 10% bond. Please note, charges are merely an accusation, and Defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law. The probable cause statement reads: On October 06, 2024, Police learned that defendant without permission from custodial parent nor the court removed 2-year-old child from North County Recreational Center and refused to return child to custodial parent. Child remained missing until October 10, 2024. Father has full custodial rights to child. Law enforcement made multiple attempts to contact defendant and retrieve minor child. Defendant brazenly refused to return child. Defendant currently has a capias warrant for her arrest for failing to comply

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Lynn Schmidt talks with G. William Hoagland from the Bipartisan Policy Center who explains why the federal deficit is out of control and no one wants to address it.

ALTON - Webster Temple Church of God in Christ is inviting families from around the region to their Family Fall Festival, set for this Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featuring a variety of vendors, food options, and opportunities to connect with churchgoers and community members, the festival is just one part of a weekend’s worth of family events. Pastor Sancho Williams from Webster Temple spoke on Our Daily Show! on Riverbender.com about what attendees can expect this weekend at the church. “Every registrant gets free hot dogs, chips, and water,” Williams said. “There are going to be vendors there, other food trucks … and also we have some different clothing vendors that will be there, and jewelry and stuff like that. So it’ll be a whole lot going on out there, and fun and games for the kids. “We’re especially looking forward to it. Every year at this time, we block off the road there at Webster and Highland

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Angie Warfield puts her expertise to the test facing off in one-on-one trivia duels on the Fox game show hosted by Rob Lowe.

MADISON COUNTY - The Madison County Sheriff's Office announced the addition of Jordyn Besserman to its team, marking a significant step in her law enforcement career. Besserman will commence her Patrol Division Field Training on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, the Sheriff's Office said. The announcement reflects the Sheriff's Office's commitment to enhancing its personnel and services to the community. Sheriff Jeff Connor and the department expressed optimism about Besserman's potential contributions to public safety and community service in Madison County. Sheriff's Office representatives noted their enthusiasm for Besserman joining the team, highlighting the importance of dedicated personnel in maintaining community safety.

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ST. LOUIS, MO – The United Way of Greater St. Louis (UWGSL) Charmaine Chapman Society (CCS), one of the largest Black philanthropic groups in the nation, is kicking off its Divine 9 fundraising challenge during what is a milestone year for CCS. This year marks the 30-year anniversary of the group’s inception. The fundraising challenge will run through December 2. Leading this year’s challenge are CCS co-chairs Arica and Steven Harris. The Divine 9 Challenge is designed to increase financial support for UWGSL’s annual community campaign and celebrate Black Sorority and Fraternity’s continued commitment to service that ensures the St. Louis region is a better place to live, work, and thrive. Last year’s Challenge raised a total of $385,000 for the community and the winners were: Sorority = Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - $154,940 Fraternity = Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - $104,610 “We are proud to be leading CCS during

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The city now seems inclined to use the Rams settlement funds to establish an endowment. This comes after almost daily reminders of the massive needs of city neighborhoods, including downtown, writes Les Sterman.

Laclede's Landing, an entertainment district along the St. Louis Riverfront, gets a new touch as city leaders aim to revitalize the once-bustling area with an art park and disc golf course.

St. Charles County has seen a significant decrease in in-person absentee voting ahead of the upcoming election, leading to potential longer lines on election day, but the system is secure and ballots will be checked multiple times to protect election integrity.

Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour appears in a new video for the cover of the band's classic “Comfortably Numb” from Ice T’s heavy metal group Body Count.The video features black-and-white footage of Gilmour performing his guitar contribution…

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From St. Louis Business Journal:  Harris-Stowe State University opened its Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship on Thursday as home for its new community-facing business incubator Nxt Lvl. The university’s Minority Entrepreneurship Collaborative Center for Advancement (MECCA), which used to do community programming, will now focus on Harris-Stowe students, faculty and staff out of the Anheuser-Busch […]

From MRN:  A large-scale, 239-home residential development near the northwest boundary of the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area has been approved by the O’Fallon City Council. Tall Tree Farm L.P. and Canine Country Kennel and Farm LLC own 161.6 acres located at 9260 and 10102 Hwy. DD, near Diehr Road. In August, the city […]