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.
SOUTH ROXANA – A woman from South Roxana has been released from custody after being charged with arson in connection to a mobile home fire earlier this summer. Jennifer M. Sneed, 41, of South Roxana, was charged on Aug. 4, 2025 with a Class X felony count of aggravated arson. On June 16,...
PLEASANT HILL, Ill. – The Culpepper & Merriweather (C&M) Circus is making its way to Pleasant Hill, bringing an authentic “Big Top” circus spectacle for the whole family to enjoy. On Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, the circus is coming to the Pike County Fairgrounds at 210 W. Clay St....
GRANITE CITY – Two Granite City men have been charged with felony weapon offenses after allegedly possessing loaded handguns without valid Firearm Owners’ Identification (FOID) cards. Joshua E. Smith, 20, of Granite City, was charged on July 29, 2025 with aggravated unlawful possession...
GRANITE CITY – Three individuals from around the Riverbend have been charged in separate cases with burglarizing local homes and a Granite City business. Dustin W. Thebeau, 37, of Granite City, was charged on July 31, 2025 with a Class 2 felony count of burglary. Thebeau reportedly entered...
ALTON/BETHALTO – Two local residents have been charged in separate cases with driving under the influence, including an Alton man accused of injuring someone in a motor vehicle accident before leaving the scene. Deshon R. Womack, 30, of Alton, was charged on July 30, 2025 with leaving the...
ALTON – Madison County prosecutors plan to present evidence and testimony showing a dispute between rival gang members lead to the 2024 fatal shooting of 13-year-old Ra'Niya Steward of Alton . Two aspiring gang members are accused of carrying out the shooting to “earn their stripes”...
GODFREY – Just days after its grand opening , a slate of 29 new rules are set to go into effect at Godfrey’s new dog park. Village Board members gave an ordinance to establish dog park rules and regulations a first reading at Tuesday’s meeting, setting the item up for a second...
JERSEYVILLE – Mayor Kevin Stork on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, gave a brief update on the City of Jerseyville’s ongoing storm recovery efforts, including upcoming curbside pickups, available cleanup kits, and more. At the Aug. 5, 2025 City Council meeting, Stork announced the city is continuing...
ALTON/GRANITE CITY – Men from Alton and Granite City face felony charges in separate criminal cases of domestic violence. Garrett E. Redden, 19, of Granite City, was charged on Aug. 1, 2025 with a Class 2 felony count of aggravated domestic battery, a Class 3 felony count of theft, and a Clas...
GRANITE CITY – A mother from Granite City is asking the community for support with medical costs as her 3-week-old daughter, Gracelyn, battles a tumor and faces a long road to recovery. Brenna Tepen of Granite City organized the GoFundMe fundraiser for Gracelyn, whose health complications...
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