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ST. LOUIS - The commercial launch progress of Intramotev Autonomous Rail’s autonomous, zero-emission railcar was highlighted during the opening session of FreightWeekSTL 2023, which kicked off May 22. This new railcar that would operate without the use of a locomotive has the potential to make the U.S. rail system more efficient and sustainable, while also enhancing safety on the nation’s 140,000-mile rail freight network. It is one of the emerging technologies featured during FreightWeekSTL’s Innovation Day, which highlighted several companies with the potential to dramatically change the future movement of freight. Launched in January 2020, Intramotev has been focused on the development of its primary product -- the TugVolt, a battery electric self-propelled rail car that enables freight to move with the flexibility of a truck, without breaking the existing model of rail operations. “Rail has been the backbone of the economy for a long time, and we are confident

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A pair of hospitalized Ukrainian soldiers got a surprise visit from James Hetfield. The Metallica frontman recently made a stop at the Vail Health Hospital in his Colorado hometown, which,…

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ALTON - A new “fountain frog” is coming to the fountain island display at State and Belle Streets in Alton after a thief stole the last one. After the story went viral on Facebook , an outpouring of community support has led to fundraising efforts to replace the frog. Those interested in donating to the “Frog Fund” can do so on Venmo @frogfund2023 , or donations can be mailed by check to the North Alton-Godfrey Business Council, P.O. Box 306, Godfrey, IL 62035. Laura Dixon Wallendorf, who adopted the island and has managed its upkeep, said the incident appeared to be very deliberate - and that it wasn’t the first time - on a recent episode of Our Daily Show! on Riverbender.com . “I saw the frog was gone again, and it was so purposeful … it’s unexplainable to me,” Wallendorf said. She added that somebody cut the plastic tubing connecting the fountain’s water and stuck it inside the fountain so it wouldn’t

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The Biden administration has temporarily resolved a dire water crisis — with help from a wet winter.

MAPLEWOOD, Mo. -- Maplewood Police have issued an endangered missing person advisory for a missing woman. Brelyn Spears, 29, was last seen on May 16, 2023, walking near the intersection of Anna and Limit Avenues. The area is near the train tracks. Spears was reported missing Sunday. Police say she is 5'3" tall, 148 lbs, [...]

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St. Louis singer Neil Salsich gained national fame over the past several months as a participant on "The Voice." Salsich talks about his time on the NBC reality singing show and as a founding member of the St. Louis-based band, the Mighty Pines.

In our post-Kardashian world, quite a few celebrities have co-starred with their families in reality shows. For example, Sylvester Stallone just launched The Family Stallone, starring him, his wife and his three daughters. But Lionel…

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ST. LOUIS -- Doodle for Google is an annual art contest open to students in grades K through 12. They are invited to create their own Google doodle for the chance to have it featured on Google.com. Out of the many applicants this year, Ryen Day, a 5th grader from MICDS has been named the [...]

A 79-year-old woman died Sunday night after being struck by a pickup truck in Cahokia Heights.

Niall Horan is coming to Maryland Heights for his upcoming "The Show" tour. 

These are Memorial Day activities set in the Riverbend region for this weekend. If you have Memorial Day activities to add, e-mail them to news@riverbender.com . SATURDAY, MAY 27, 2023 ALTON The Third Annual Scott Reinke Memorial Ride To Fight Suicide is Saturday May 27, at Ted's Motorcycle World. The event starts at 9 a.m. at Ted's and includes food, beverages, shirts and kickstands up at noon, and the trek heads to Grafton, Hardin, and finishes back at Bluff City Grill. ALHAMBRA Memorial Day Services are set at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 27, at Harris Cemetery in Alhambra. The public is invited. SUNDAY, MAY 28, 2023 COLLINSVILLE Collinsville's Sesquicentennial Celebration is Sunday, May 28, and includes a 4 p.m. start at Collinsville Aquad Park with vendors, food trucks, music, and children's activities. EDWARDSVILLE St. James Cemetery Association has a Memorial Day Service at 2 p.m. Sunday, at the cemetery, 5700 James Drive in Edwardsville. MONDAY ALTON

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Cops keep letting us know who they really are. They can’t seem to help themselves. They demand to be viewed as good guys, but far too often, they align themselves with fascists, racists, and opportunistic politicians who align themselves with fascists and racists. When the latest presidential election delivered a loss to Donald Trump, his […]

Season and single-show tickets for The Muny's 105th season are on sale now

Fans of In-N-Out Burger won’t be able to enjoy the company’s food in the Show-Me State anytime soon. “I am able to confirm that we do not have current plans to open restaurants in Missouri,” Chief Operating Officer Denny Warnick said in a statement to the Business Journal.

EDWARDSVILLE — The Gori Law Firm recently announced the hiring of Kaitlyn Crnkovich as its newest attorney. Crnkovich joins the firm’s asbestos litigation team, where she represents individuals or groups who have been affected by asbestos exposure. Prior to joining The Gori Law Firm, Crnkovich worked for a medical malpractice and personal injury law firm. She was also previously a prosecutor focusing on cases involving domestic violence and juvenile cases. During law school, she interned at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office in their felony trial division. “Kaitlyn is very passionate about helping our clients,” said Sara Salger, managing partner of The Gori Law Firm. “Combined with her experience, we believe that she is a great addition to our firm, and we are excited to have her as part of the team.” Crnkovich received her juris doctorate from The University of Illinois Chicago School of Law in 2015. Before law school, she receive

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