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A federal judge on Friday denied motions from Clayton tax attorneys to throw out their convictions for operating a fraudulent tax shelter.

St. Louis has been named one of the six underrated food towns in the region by Southern Living, highlighting its diverse and delicious food scene.

WASHINGTON — Enough Democratic delegates selected Kamala Harris to make her the party’s presidential nominee by Friday, during an ongoing virtual vote that began less than two weeks after President Joe Biden ended his reelection campaign. The vote, which will not officially close until Monday evening, was held in advance of the Democratic National Convention, […]

Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi is set to reissue two of his solo albums this fall, both featuring Deep Purple bassist Glenn Hughes.The albums, The 1996 DEP Sessions and Fused, will…

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The state of New Jersey has been sued twice over its infant DNA program. Like the rest of the nation, New Jersey hospitals collect a blood sample from newborns to test them for 60 different health disorders. That part is normal. But New Jersey is different. Rather than discard the samples after the testing is […]

The Complete IT for Beginners Bundle will gear you up with the core CompTIA skills you need to be an in-demand IT professional. This includes the four most popular IT Fundamentals, A+ Core1, A+ Core2, and Network. As a bonus, it includes three new Microsoft MTA courses. It’s on sale for $50. Note: The Techdirt […]

ALTON - After lots of hard work and preparation, Alton Little Theater is officially kicking off their production of “ Oliver! The Musical ,” with showtimes starting tonight (Friday, Aug. 2, 2024) and running throughout the month of August. Executive Director Lee Cox shared more about the musical as it draws closer on Our Daily Show! on Riverbender.com . She said Sunday’s show has completely sold out, with less than 20 tickets remaining for opening night. While ticket sales are going well for the remaining dates, Cox emphasized there are still plenty of tickets left to purchase by visiting altonlittletheater.org or calling the Box Office at 618-462-3205. Cox said the “Oliver!” cast, which features several young talents and some first-time on-stage actors, “are so excited” to take the stage at ALT. While they’re already hesitant to see rehearsals end, Cox said she’s preparing a pizza party for the cast after the sho

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Photos courtesy of 618 Drone Service . ST. LOUIS - For over a century, two mysterious old buildings have stood above the Mississippi River on tiny, island-like platforms. Visitors near and far may wonder what they’re still doing there today, and what purpose they once served - and the answers might surprise them. According to the City of St . Louis website, these are Intake Water Tower #1 and Intake Water Tower #2 . Located just off the Missouri coast near the Chain of Rocks bridge, both buildings originally helped supply water to the city, which was experiencing rapid population growth during their construction. Today, they’re both classified as city landmarks, as they have been since 1971. Tower #1 was built in 1894 and was designed in a “Richardsonian Romanesque style” by architect William Eames. The structure includes “an asymmetrically-placed turret with a conical roof, and rusticated limestone facades,” and once housed “living

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U2 is back with another installment in their digital series U2 to Love and Only Love - Deep Dives and B-Sides, a series of 12 newly remastered collections, released throughout the…

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MADISON COUNTY – The Madison County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic safety campaign throughout July, aiming to remind motorists to slow down to save lives. The initiative, which involved collaboration with other state and local law enforcement agencies across Illinois, sought to reduce highway fatalities. During the campaign, the Madison County Sheriff's Office issued 35 speeding citations, made one felony arrest, cited three individuals for driving with suspended or revoked licenses, and issued 11 citations to uninsured motorists. Additionally, 22 other traffic-related citations were handed out. The speed enforcement effort was supported by federal traffic safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation. "We are committed to ensuring the safety of our roadways," the Madison County Sheriff's Office stated. "By enforcing speed limits and other traffic laws, we aim to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities on our highways." The campaign highlights

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An investigation is underway after a body was found Friday in the River Des Peres near south St. Louis.

FAIRMONT CITY – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced lane restrictions will be encountered on eastbound I-70 beginning Monday, August 5, 2024, at 7 a.m. through Thursday, August 9, 2024, at 4 p.m. Weather permitting, the right lane will be closed between the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge and the on ramp from Packers Ave. All entrance and exit ramps at Packers Ave will remain open. These restrictions are needed to do drainage repair work. IDOT Day Labor forces will make the needed improvements. Full access will be restored as soon as possible. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.

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The Missouri Attorney General's Office has launched an investigation into a reported incident of gym goer's locker room usage at the Life Time Fitness gym in Ellisville.

A Dellwood man was charged with resisting arrest and endangering the welfare of a child after leading police on a pursuit with a child in the backseat.

Vice President Harris has passed the threshold needed to become the Democratic presidential nominee in a virtual roll call vote Friday. “I am honored to be the presumptive Democratic nominee for President of the United States and I will tell you, the tireless work of our delegates, our state leaders, and our staff has been [...]

Our Quad Cities News takes you on a journey across the Land of Lincoln for some unique places to visit in Illinois. Take a step back in time to revisit a century's worth of John Deere toys. Our Quad Cities News reporter Linsey Tobin takes us to the John Deere Pavilion in Destination Illinois. For [...]

ALTON - The 17 Pearls Foundation is inviting the Alton, IL community to a special Bicycle Helmet Giveaway event on Aug. 10, 2024 from 5-8 p.m. at James Killion Park in Alton, IL. BIKEWISE, a program of the 17 Pearls Foundation, is grant funded by the Agency for Community Transit (ACT) and aims to promote safety and wellness among school-aged children in the Alton, IL area. The St. Louis Children's Hospital will be on-site to ensure that each bicycle helmet is properly fitted, providing expert guidance to help guarantee maximum protection. "We are excited to host this event and provide our community's children with the safety gear they need," said Danielle Bratton, President, 17 Pearls Foundation. "Thanks to the generous support of ACT and the expertise of St. Louis Children's Hospital, we can make a significant impact on our children's safety." The event will feature fun activities for the whole family, including educational sessions on bike safety, refreshments, and the opportunity

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