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.
EDWARDSVILLE - A man from Des Plaines, Ill. has been charged with deceiving an elderly woman out of nearly $150,000 worth of gold coins as part of a false identity theft scam. Ligneshkumar H. Patel, 37, of Des Plaines, Ill. was charged with two counts of theft on March 9, 2024. He allegedly stole...
EDWARDSVILLE - An electric jackhammer, a tractor, over $300 worth of trading cards, and more were reportedly stolen in three separate theft cases filed across Madison County. Carina L. Carmona-Boulden, 54, of Chicago, was charged with theft of labor, services, or use of property on April 18, 2024...
WOOD RIVER - The City of Wood River has a busy summer of family fun ahead, between the return of the Wood River Police 5k and Summer Kickoff, as well as movies, concerts, and more. Wood River Main Street Executive Director Kristen Burns said on Our Daily Show! on Riverbender.com that thi...
EDWARDSVILLE - Three domestic battery cases filed in Madison County include one man charged with strangling and kicking a pregnant woman and two other separate felony cases. Ricky L. Holman-Littlefield, 24, of St. Louis, was charged with aggravated battery and aggravated domestic battery. On Apri...
GODFREY - A traffic stop involving a K9 unit has led to a Class X felony charge against a Godfrey man who was found in possession of over 50 grams of methamphetamine and more. Brad A. Whitlock, 47, of Godfrey, was charged with unlawful possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, a Class...
ST. LOUIS - Ray Hartmann , longtime journalist and Riverfront Times founder, is officially running for congress. With growing concerns about the direction of the country, Hartmann aims to defend democracy and flip a long-red district blue. Running as a Democrat in Missouri’s 2nd Congressiona...
ALTON - A man from Alton has been charged with arson, retail theft, and possession of methamphetamine after allegedly stealing food from Schnucks and setting fire to an Alton residence on the same day. Rico Brown, 35, of Alton, was charged with arson, unlawful possession of methamphetamine, and...
GLEN CARBON - The Glen Carbon Police Department recently welcomed its newest member after Officer Leo Rankin was officially sworn in at Tuesday's Village Board meeting . Police Chief Todd Link shared more about Rankin’s background and the years of experience he brings to the department....
CARROLLTON - The final installment of a two-part series highlighting the history of Carollton’s mayors is coming up this Sunday, May 19, 2024. Free to attend and open to the public, “Mayors of Carrollton, Part II” will pick up right where Part I left off, showcasing the rest of...
JERSEYVILLE - A man from St. Louis was charged in Jersey County with possession of a stolen firearm and two traffic violations, according to recently released court documents. Marvell W. Whitby, 36, listed as homeless out of St. Louis, was charged with possession of a stolen firearm, failure t...
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