Dalton Brown joined Riverbender.com in January of 2022. He grew up in Jerseyville and graduated from Jersey Community High School in 2017. Dalton earned a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) with a major in Mass Communications and a minor in Political Science.
During his time at SIUE, Dalton worked as a Copy Editor for The Alestle, the university’s news organization with print and online operations. As a small, student-run newspaper, he often found himself filling the role of reporter and writer and regularly wrote news, lifestyle, and opinion pieces for The Alestle. He received recognition from the Illinois College Press Association for his writing.
Dalton also interned at The Hauser Group, a St. Louis-based Public Relations firm with several clients around the Greater St. Louis area and beyond. During his internship, he wrote newsletter content, social media posts, and several press releases which were featured in publications including Riverbender.com, the Alton Telegraph, the St. Louis Business Journal, and more.
Dalton now covers local business, government/politics, crime, and general news for Riverbender.com.
COTTAGE HILLS – A local man faces felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly leaving the scene of a drunk driving accident that left one person injured. Dillon D. Grether, 27, of Bunker Hill, was charged on May 18, 2026 with one count each of aggravated driving while under the influence,...
ALTON – An Alton man accused of fleeing police at high speeds in a residential neighborhood and nearly striking an officer’s car has been detained on felony and misdemeanor charges. Kenneth E. Douglas, 37, of Alton, was charged on May 19, 2026 with two Class 4 felony counts of aggravated...
ALTON – Alton Mayor David Goins recently warned ongoing efforts to require more transparent billing practices from a city attorney may be unconstitutional and lead to a potential lawsuit. At the May 27, 2026 City Council meeting, Goins presented his research findings on the subject, which...
GLEN CARBON – Glen Carbon residents are set to pay more for their water service starting next year as the village builds a nearly $16.5 million water treatment plant. Trustees unanimously approved an ordinance amending the village’s water rates for Fiscal Years 2027 and 2028 at their...
ALTON – An Alton triple shooting suspect facing a retrial following an overturned conviction faces new charges after multiple witnesses expected to testify were allegedly harassed via Facebook. Steven Foster, 39, of Alton, was charged on May 22, 2026 with four counts of harassment of a witness...
ALTON – If you missed Alton High School’s 2026 graduation ceremony, Riverbender.com offers multiple ways to watch the full event anytime, on demand . Here’s an inside look at the community members who have been there to cultivate and capture the moment, from our staff to the...
BELLEVILLE – A Belleville resident accused of fleeing from Madison County deputies at over 100 mph while on pretrial release from custody faces a new set of felony charges. Michael C. Ault, 41, of Belleville, was charged on May 21, 2026 with a Class 3 felony count of unlawful possession...
ALTON – Two residents and a local organization are the latest recipients of refunded garbage collection fees from the City of Alton. Alton’s latest set of bills and expenditures, listed in the May 26, 2026 Comptroller’s Report, show three refunds that were paid out of the city’s...
JERSEYVILLE – Felony and misdemeanor charges have been filed in Jersey County against residents of Kane, Brussels, Granite City, and Missouri in separate revoked/suspended license cases. Heath E. Blaine, 53, of Kane, was charged on May 18, 2026 with one count each of felon in possession of...
ALTON – Appointments to two key Alton commissions were approved this week by City Council members following delays and debate at their last meeting. City Council members unanimously approved two appointments at their May 27, 2026 meeting . These include the appointment of Mike Batchelor...
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