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U2 is revisiting their '90s ZOO TV tour with a new EP coming out in August.ZOO TV – Live In Dublin 1993, dropping Aug. 30, features performances from the band’s two-night…

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ALTON — Alton Mayor David Goins provided an update on the morning of Thursday, July 25, 2024, regarding the ongoing efforts to address the recent collapse of New Frontier Materials' limestone mine, which resulted in a significant crater at Gordon Moore Park. The mayor emphasized the importance of safety and swift recovery in his communications with New Frontier Materials (NFM) officials. "Drilling has been progressing well, and we are continuing to advance through the access road area," NFM officials stated in their latest report. "To enhance our productivity, we have brought in a second machine. We continue to hold weekly meetings with the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). These meetings have been productive and methodical." A team of experts is currently reviewing the work completed thus far and discussing further steps to facilitate the reopening of the park. Mayor Goins expressed satisfaction with the progress and collaboration between NFM and MSHA. "We are

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Numerous social media videos warn a large earthquake in a Missouri seismic zone would split the country in half. Here's what an actual seismologist says.

GE Vernova’s initial analysis found that the fundamental design is sound and the failure of a turbine off the coast of Nantucket originated in the factory that built the blade.

ALTON – C.J. Nasello, host of the popular "Our Daily Show!" on Riverbender.com , is again stepping up to support the community, this time with raffle ticket sales for the Christmas In July event at Freer Auto Body . Nasello announced on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, that he has 48 raffle tickets remaining and aims to sell them all before the event concludes in roughly 24 hours. The raffle, which features several top-tier prizes, is the major highlight of the Christmas In July event other than Freer's fabulous Sloppy Joe's. This year's prizes include $3,000 cash donated by Axalta Coatings, a seven-night stay in a two-bedroom condo in Panama City Beach donated by Darel and Vicky File, a seven-night stay in Destin, Fla., with private beach access donated by Greg and Robin Nasello, and a five-night stay at "Beds by the Creek" in Choteau, Montana, donated by Phyllis Bechtold. Additional prizes feature a three-night all-inclusive resort stay at Dreams Riviera Cancun donated by Travel

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Seniors within the City of St. Louis have the opportunity again to apply for the senior tax freeze program beginning Thursday.

The St. Louis-based Catholic and nonprofit health system has agreed to sell nine of its Illinois hospitals to a for-profit health system based in California.

Does anyone actually trust Elon to be honest about, well, anything? Last week he claimed that ExTwitter hit a new “all-time high” on engagement, with “417 billion user-seconds globally” and that in the US it was 93 billion “user-seconds.” First off, what the fuck are “user-seconds”? This is not a typical measure in the internet […]

You can enter now through 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 7. Winners will be notified via email starting at 10 a.m. on Aug. 7.

GODFREY - The offerings for this year’s annual Christmas In July 2024 for the Community Christmas raffle event at Freer Auto Body are once again sensational. Tickets for the raffle will be available at the event set for 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Freer Auto Body in Godfrey. This year's offerings include $3,000 cash donated by Axalta Coatings, a seven-night stay in a two-bedroom condo in Panama City Beach donated by Darel and Vicky File, a seven-night stay in Destin, Fla., with private beach access donated by Greg and Robin Nasello, and a five-night stay at "Beds by the Creek" in Choteau, Montana, donated by Phyllis Bechtold. Additional prizes include a three-night all-inclusive resort stay at Dreams Riviera Cancun donated by Travel Leaders and AM Resorts, four St. Louis Cardinals Green Seats donated by John and Jayne Simmons, and $1,000 cash donated by Freer Auto Body. Margaret and Carrie Freer are once again rallying the community to support their

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ALTON - The Food on the Move free grocery trailer will make a stop in Alton on Friday, July 26, 2024. At 2:30 p.m. on Friday, the trailer will park in the parking lot east of the FLOCK Food Truck Park & Bar. Community members are invited to come to the trailer, pick up food and enjoy a hot meal. The trailer will remain open until it runs out of food, and it will return on the final Friday of every other month. “It's just an opportunity to bring the community together,” said John Michel. “It’s an opportunity to help individuals who maybe just need a little extra help. And we think it’s the ultimate demonstration of ‘Food is Love.’” People do not have to bring any verification of income or proof of need. They can simply come to the trailer and pick out the food they want, from produce and proteins to milk, eggs and canned goods. The Soul Burger Truck from Belleville will also be onsite to provide free hot meals to shoppers. The

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JERSEYVILLE - The former Imo’s Pizza location in Jerseyville will once again serve pizza and pasta under a different, but locally familiar, name - Joe’s Pizza and Pasta, with locations in Godfrey, East Alton, Edwardsville, and more, recently announced they’ll be occupying the vacant space at 1600 S. State St. Restaurant representatives made the announcement on the future location’s Facebook page on Wednesday afternoon. “We will begin our remodel soon and will give updates as we get closer to opening,” they said. “In the meantime, visit our nearby locations in Godfrey, Edwardsville and East Alton! “We’re looking forward to serving the Jerseyville community!” They encouraged Jerseyville-area pizza lovers to like and follow their Facebook page for updates as the space is remodeled. An opening date has not been set, but employment applications are open at ilovejoespizza.com/employment . To find out more

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The home goods retailer plans to close dozens of stores this year, and at least one of those is in St. Louis.

How might she govern? We have almost no concrete record by which to judge.

Stevie Nicks took the stage in Glasgow, Scotland, Wednesday after previously postponing her show in the city, and she explained to fans what kept her from performing in the first place.In…

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