Steven Spencer, Staff Writer

EDWARDSVILLE - Local law enforcement officers joined the community Tuesday night at Edwardsville City Park for National Night Out. D.A.R.E. Officer Anthony Dietz, with the Edwardsville Police Department, said the evening is an excellent opportunity for officers to get out and get to know members...

ALTON - Alton’s Fire Department received a call of smoke showing Wednesday afternoon to the 1500 block of Central Avenue around 2 p.m. and quickly had the area in check. The fire department reported the smoke apparently came from a small fan on fire. The family was out of the home in quick...

ALTON - Alton High School and Marquette Catholic graduating classes from all of the 1960s gathered in Downtown Alton for one of the biggest parties of the year Saturday night. Throughout the years the annual All ’60’s Party has made the event about more than just a good time and...

ALTON - The Alton Square Mall continues to see changes with a facelift where the former Macy’s once was. After the recent demolition of the Macy’s location the mall has a noticeable new look and entry. ...

ALTON - The Alton Redbirds took the win over Belleville East during Friday night's homecoming game, 21-9. Alton was able to secure the lead before halftime, 7-0, and continue to score throughout the second half to come out with a victory, 21-9. Alton's Drew Jones connected with Lonnie Tate...

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville freshman Riley Lewis had a big day Thursday in the Gary Bair Tournament at Oak Brook Golf Club and scored a 74, which placed her second individually. Edwardsville's team placed third with a team score of 325. O'Fallon placed first with a score of 305, followed by Massac...

ALTON - The Redbirds will be looking to snap back after their loss at Edwardsville this past Friday, and are excited to play in their homecoming game against Belleville East at 7 tonight. The Alton-Belleville East football game will be carried live on Riverbender.com. “Homecoming is always...

ALTON - The Alton Knights of Columbus honored local athletes Tuesday night during the 2018 Quarterback Club’s Award Banquet. The offensive line award for week one went to Civic Memorial, weeks two and three went to Alton High and week four went to East Alton Wood River. The Defensive...

GODFREY - Due to phone and internet service issues in Godfrey, citizens are being reminded to call 911 in case of an emergency. The Village of Godfrey stated in a Facebook post: “A large portion of the Godfrey area is currently experiencing a telecommunications (phone, internet) service outage,...

SEE VIDEO: GODFREY - This weekend kicks off the 19th annual Fall Corn Festival starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29, at Glazebrook Park. The Great Godfrey Maze and all of its other family actives will be open including the zip line, cow train, maze vortex and the inflatable jumping...