Cory Davenport has worked as a reporter in Alton for more than five years. Starting at the Alton Telegraph, he covered education, community events, and several large scale investigative pieces. He is a graduate of Marquette Catholic High School, and trained in radio broadcasting and mass communications at Lewis and Clark Community College. He is writing for Riverbender to serve the community through providing information. He believes a good community is a well informed community, which can celebrate achievements and remedy problems together.
ALTON – An Alton native who has continued to serve her community through her professional career has written a book for teachers and instructors dealing with young women, who have some problematic attitudes inside of the classroom. Called “Girls, Check Your Attitude: Best Practices fo...
ALTON - Men representing the 32nd Illinois Volunteer Infantry, Company F, laid carnations on the graves of men who were veterans of the Civil War at the Alton National Cemetery. The men placing the flowers are part of the Alton Jaeger Guard, a group of reenactors who keep parts of Alton's illustrious...
ST. LOUIS - A strong cold front is moving through the St. Louis area Saturday evening, bringing with it the potential of severe weather. Meteorologists at the National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis said an area including then Riverbend has an enhanced risk for severe weather Saturday as storms...
SEE VIDEO: ALTON - Volunteers from across the area congregated to the large lots on Henry Street throughout the day on Friday in an effort to hold back the coming flood. Crest numbers are hovering around a predicted 39 feet Tuesday for Alton, meaning the city is facing the second largest...
SEE VIDEO: ALTON - A salvage diver from St. Louis was in the sewers of Alton Thursday. Alton Mayor Brant Walker and Alton Public Works Director Bob Barnhart said the diver was contracted from the Missouri-based company to place inflatable plugs into the city's sewer systems. These plugs will...
NUTWOOD - The fear of the Nutwood Levee being breached is a concern to folks living in the small Jersey County town as well as the people of Hardin. With recent crests predicted to reach at least 40 feet, the likelihood of the levee, which experts said could take maybe a bit more than 39 feet after...
ST. LOUIS - National Weather Service (NWS) Hydrologist Mark Fuchs said the "conversation has started" regarding current flood crest predictions reaching 1993 levels. As of now, the numbers are predicted to be less than 1993 - but only by a few feet. Fuchs said the Melvin-Price Lock and Dam will...
ALTON - Alton Police were on the scene of a vehicle stranded during an attempt to ford floodwaters. The Infiniti G35 stalled on Landmarks near its intersection with Broadway in Downtown Alton. The car had to be towed after being damaged by water levels reaching the bottoms of its doors. The G35...
ALTON - To honor Pride, Old Bakery Beer Company in Alton is joining many national brands in recognizing LGBT+ inclusion and identity. Dropping Tuesday, May 28, the brewery's limited edition rainbow Citrus Wheat can is the result of a combined effort with the St. Louis Effort for AIDS. The brewery...
ALTON - To show appreciation to area first responders, the AT&T store in Alton will be hosting a community day in their honor on Saturday June 1. The general public is welcome to attend the event, which will feature food, games of bags and local vendors from across the area, including Poputopia'...
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