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St. Louis County Councilwoman Rita Heard-Days said she dismissed Maria Chappelle-Nadal for posting inflammatory political statements on social media.

ALTON - Dr. Randall John Rogalsky of Godfrey died this past Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, and left a legacy as one of the area's premier medical professionals, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many who knew him in his medical practice and beyond. He was 68 years old at the time of his death. Sherri Henson, executive director of Alton MultiSpecialists, said Dr. Rogalsky had a huge influence on her life, her children, and everyone who was associated with him. Henson said Dr. Rogalsky was one who simply loved being an orthopedic surgeon and a doctor in general. He always had a smile on his face and was forever pleasant with patients and staff, she said. Alton Memorial Hospital President Dave Braasch said he feels privileged to have worked alongside Dr. Rogalsky for many, many years at Alton Memorial Hospital. “He was a top-notch person, physician and surgeon who carried our mission on his sleeve ... to improve the health and well-being of the people and communities

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A St. Louis County man appeared in federal court on Wednesday and admitted to robbing a Jennings convenience store at gunpoint.

Cleaver now joins the more than 30 members of Congress who have called for a ceasefire but said his support will not help move the bill forward.

The rule is part of a package of federal proposals on foster care and is an extension of the Biden administration’s broader push to protect LGBTQ kids in foster care

“There's a big difference with the Palestinian people and the people of Hamas,” Parson said.

ST. LOUIS — The Bi-State Development Agency’s board on Wednesday approved spending up to $390.4 million to buy as many as 55 new MetroLink cars over the next several years.

Beyonce took the world by storm this year with her record-breaking Renaissance World Tour, with more than 2.7 million fans coming to see her perform.  And now you can relive all the futuristic, supernatural (think: aliens meet disco cowboy) excitement or even view it for the first time — without the cost of a concert ticket.

The Four Seasons will open a new dining concept in the second quarter of 2024, officials said.

ALTON - Alton Grace United Methodist Church is inviting the public to an Open House which is fast approaching on Sunday, December 3, 2023, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the church, located across from Duke Bakery at 702 Henry St. in Alton. Pastor Alan Abert recently discussed more about the Open House and Alton Grace United Methodist on an episode of Our Daily Show! on Riverbender.com . “You can expect a really warm greeting from the church,” Abert said of the Open House. “This event has been one that has emerged post-COVID as we slowly get back to a sense of community.” Abert said the event will feature both Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, and that there will be “a unique display of nativity sets,” some with special historical significance for the church. There will also be music at the event and some local crafters offering their goods for sale. “We’re just trying to get a little bit of everything out there in a nice, safe, family-friendly

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Over 15 years after its original release, the Foo Fighters song "Statues" has finally gotten its live debut. Dave Grohl and company played the track, which appears on the 2007…

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Lenny Kravitz is featured in the winter issue of Esquire magazine, where he shares his thoughts on the controversial comments made by Rolling Stone co-founder and former editor-in-chief Jann Wenner, which many deemed racist and misogynistic.  While…

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The “wanted” policy in the St. Louis region allows police to make an arrest without a warrant or knowledge about the person they're arresting. Tim Reinhardt experienced that first-hand, and is now suing the Chesterfield Police Department. Reinhardt’s attorney, Jack Waldron, calls the wanted system a “substitute for doing police work.” Maureen Hanlon of ArchCity Defenders provides an update on what changed a year after a federal appeals court found the wanted policy legal but “fraught with the risk of violating the Constitution.”

A former Missouri legislator with a controversial history of posting inflammatory statements on social media has won a $77,000 discrimination settlement claim with the St. Louis County government. Maria Chappelle-Nadal, a former Missouri state representative and senator who was once censured for calling for the assassination of former President Donald Trump on social media, later landed a government job working for St. Louis County Councilwoman Rita Heard-Days as an aide. In the fall of 2022, Heard-Days…

The St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office has charged a 25-year-old man with allegedly meeting young teens on social media and meeting them for sex.

This year alone Arch Grants has awarded over $1.8 million to local startups and small businesses. Since 2012, the organization has backed and mentored hundreds of companies to attract and retain promising businesses — and to breathe new life into St. Louis’ economy. Arch Grants Executive Director Gabe Angieri and 2023 Arch Grants recipient Pierre Paul, the CEO and founder of We Hear You, share how these investments can benefit the entire region.

Century Coffee Company is set to open Dec. 1. The menu will include blends from St. Louis roasteries such as Goshen Coffee Roasters, Blueprint Coffee and Switch Coffee Collective.

WOOD RIVER - Sophomore Kaylynn Buttry has shown extraordinary talent on both offense and defense to date this season for the talented East Alton-Wood River High School girls basketball team. She is described by her head girls' coach Lyndsey Perez as "a playmaker" for her squad. Kaylynn is not only solid on the hardwoods, but also plays additional sports in tennis and softball. She is an exceptional student and has made all A's in her classes at East Alton-Wood River High School. Perez said the following about the 5-foot-9 sophomore player: "Kaylynn has emerged as one of the leaders of this team in only her sophomore season. She is extremely quick and has a high basketball IQ. She finds gaps in defenses and makes them pay. Kaylynn brings her height and length to the floor and has bought into position-less basketball. "She knows our team goals and is determined to do all she can to help us reach them. Not only is she a competitor, but she often is our comic relief. Her personality off

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