Dan Brannan is Content Director of RiverBender and EdGlenToday.com. Dan started at Riverbender.com/Edglentoday.com in December 2014. He is a graduate of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, IL with degrees in Journalism and Psychology. Having previously served as the Executive Editor of The Telegraph in Alton, his 17-year tenure led the paper to over 350 awards including several General Excellence awards in the Illinois Press Association, Illinois Associated Press, Freedom Communications, Southern Illinois Editorial Association and Journal Register Company contests. Brannan was chosen to lead Freedom Communications' national pilot on social media.
He is the author of eight nonfiction books including: "The Courage to Live," a biography about Donna Gustavel, a young woman with multiple disabilities; "Everyday Angels," an inspirational book of moving human interest stories; "Live Life to the Fullest: Stories of People Coping With Diabetes" which is endorsed by the American Diabetes Association; "Boy Giant: The Story of Robert Wadlow The World's Tallest Man;" "Damn Cold and Starving" written with Sgt. Marion Ray; "You Can't Kill the Dream" co-written with fellow journalist Ande Yakstis; and "A Life in Parts," the story of Loretta Goebel and endorsed by Beatle Paul McCartney.
Dan, an avid exercise enthusiast, is a member of the American Diabetes Association and lives in Maryville. Dan has two children in college - Savannah and Sierra.
ST. LOUIS COUNTY — Detectives with the St. Louis County Police Department’s Bureau of Crimes Against Persons are investigating a homicide that occurred Thursday afternoon, July 17, 2025, in the 2100 block of Territory Court. At approximately 2:10 p.m., officers from the North County...
ALTON - Marquette Catholic High School senior Will Fahnestock has been recognized for both his academic and athletic accomplishments, earning a spot on the Class 2A All-State Baseball Team by the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association (IHSBCA). Fahnestock, who held a 4.782 GPA and has...
ALTON — Ellie Williams, a standout student-athlete and community volunteer at Marquette Catholic High School, graduated this spring after four years on the girls' soccer team and a distinguished academic record. Williams, who posted a 4.720 GPA and earned 24 dual credit hours during her time...
EAST ST. LOUIS — Illinois State Police arrested 34-year-old Parshay M. Lewis of East St. Louis in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred July 12, 2025, in the 2200 block of State Street. ISP said the incident involved 35-year-old Coryesha Davis, also of East St. Louis, who wa...
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS - Cahokia Heights police are searching for two Metro-East men charged with first-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of a 19-year-old resident. John D. Davis, 24, of Washington Park, and Jovon O. Hamburg, 23, of East St. Louis, were charged by the St. Clair County State’...
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS — The Cahokia Heights Police Department welcomed Officer Isaiah Hampton as its newest member this week, marking a continued effort to strengthen the force with candidates committed to professionalism and community service. Officer Hampton was officially sworn in at...
ST. LOUIS — A 62-year-old woman was fatally struck by a vehicle late Tuesday night, July 15, 2025, on Interstate 70 westbound east of St. Charles Rock Road, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol reports. The crash occurred late on July 15, 2025, when a 2023 Cadillac AT4 driven by a 61-year-old...
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County prosecutors have charged Koran Adams, 31, with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death following a fatal collision at the intersection of Earth City Expressway and Rider Trail South. The incident occurred on June 21, 2025, when Adams, of the 5500 bloc...
COLUMBIA, IL., - Michael Klaus of Columbia is grieving the loss of his 19-year-old son, Andrew Klaus, who was fatally shot in the Greater Ville neighborhood of St. Louis. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department reported that officers responded shortly after 7:20 p.m. last Tuesday to the 3100...
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS - The Fairview Heights Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police with the support of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Illinois Department of Transportation and more than 300 state, count and local law enforcement agencies...
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