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The number of people languishing in county jails for court-ordered mental health treatment before trial is a problem that must be addressed, both for the well-being of the inmates and their communities but also to make sure justice is fairly administered, Missouri Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Russell told a joint session of the state […]

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ALTON/GODFREY - Riverbender.com is shining the spotlight on another member of the North Alton-Godfrey Business Council - this time, local nonprofit Senior Services Plus. SSP has several programs and facilities to offer, including Meals On Wheels, The Wellness Center, their upcoming “ Speed Connections ” event, and more. Senior Services Plus CEO Teresa Collins appeared on a recent episode of Our Daily Show! on Riverbender.com to share more about SSP and the programs, facilities, and other resources they offer, as well as their beneficial membership in the NAGBC. Collins said this month marks the five-year anniversary of the opening of their Wellness Center, which features 10,000 square feet, an indoor walking track, a classroom, commercial-grade equipment, and “fabulous” trainers. She added that the Wellness Center is open to ages 16 and older and helps not only with physical well-being, but social well-being as well. “A lot of times,

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A St. Louis jury convicted a man on Wednesday for the murders of his ex-girlfriend and her two young daughters. The verdict came nearly three years to the day of the ghastly crime.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol worked over 12 hours Wednesday to identify a young girl involved in a single-vehicle crash overnight.

Republicans decided to take aim at Planned Parenthood instead of dealing with Medicaid funding or changes to the initiative petition process.

More than 1,000 people filled the St. Louis event at The Pageant concert venue. Four other signature-gathering launch events were held Tuesday in Kansas City, Springfield, Columbia and St. Joseph.

Two men were charged Wednesday with killing a man in the city's Dutchtown neighborhood.

Alphonso Miller was 17 when he was arrested for the April 2023 shooting of Darrius Mullins.

ROXANA - Aidan Briggs had one of the most special moments of his life on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, when he sank a jumper from long range as the buzzer sounded to notch his 1,000th career point. The Roxana students and fans emptied to the floor to celebrate with Aidan, who is also a top-ranked student and a three-sport star in football, basketball and baseball. Aidan is a Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month for the Shells. Aidan's father, Mark, is the head coach of Roxana, so for the Briggs family, it was a very special night. The family posed for photos together after the heroic accomplishment by Aidan. Aidan is a modest young man and a role model for many of the other Roxana players and those coming up the ranks in junior high and grade school. He is the ultimate team player that every coach wants on their squad. He said after the game that he has a love of wearing those Roxana colors and playing in front of the Shells fans. Coach Briggs said it was good he hit

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Local pet boarding business Williamsburg Pet Hotel & Suites in West County has been acquired by Pet Resort Hospitality Group, a pet services company with 17 locations nationwide.

Among the key evidence used to convict him was testimony from two boys who were at the scene of the shooting. Both later recanted their testimony.

Corey A. Minemann was arrested on charges of aggravated driving under the influence and reckless homicide.

All students were doing OK as of Wednesday afternoon.

A St. Charles restaurant is permanently closing after 25 years of operations.

Students from Sumner High in St. Louis were taken to a hospital on Wednesday after eating edibles that school officials say may have contained THC, the active ingredient in marijuana.

Authorities have arrested two men accused of shooting a teenage girl in Alton over the weekend.

EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced Wednesday that his office has filed charges against two individuals in connection with a shooting in Alton that critically injured a 13-year-old girl. The defendants are: Alvin Perry III, 19, of Alton, charged with Attempted First-Degree Murder, Aggravated Battery With a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Weapon by a Felon and Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapons. Raysean M. Colvin, 19, of Alton, charged with Attempted First-Degree Murder, Aggravated Battery With a Firearm, Unlawful Sale or Delivery of Firearms, Unlawful Possession of Weapon by a Felon and Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapons. The charges of Attempted First-Degree Murder allege that the defendants – or one for whose conduct they are legally responsible – discharged a weapon in the direction of the victim, striking her in the head. The victim suffered a gunshot as she stood on a porch outside a house on Highland Avenue on Saturday

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