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Semi fire on I-255 in Columbia
The Columbia and Prairie du Pont fire departments responded about 9:25 a.m. Monday to a semi tractor-trailer on fire on I-255 westbound just past the Columbia exit. The fire spread…
Hazmat call due to pool chemicals
The Waterloo Fire Department and other agencies responded about 8:10 a.m. Monday to a hazmat situation in the 3500 block of HH Road just north of Annbriar Golf Course. Initial…
Man charged with battery of state’s attorney
A local man was charged following an incident with an elected county official late last Wednesday afternoon in downtown Waterloo. Wesley A. Corey, 45, of Waterloo, faces a Class 3…
Crisis averted on JB Bridge
Several emergency agencies responded about 10:15 a.m. Friday to the eastbound span of the Jefferson Barracks Bridge on I-255 for a distraught female sitting and then standing on the side…
Early morning crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded about 1 a.m. Friday to a single-vehicle crash on Route 158 near Columbia Quarry Road at the Monroe-St. Clair County line in Columbia. The initial report was…
Wednesday crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded shortly after 5:30 p.m. Wednesday to a two-vehicle crash with possible injuries on Route 3 at Carl Street in Columbia. Responding agencies included the Columbia police, EMS…
Eagles sports soar times 4
It’s been a truly remarkable year for Columbia High School athletics, as the school this past weekend celebrated its fourth state title, demonstrating exceptional skill, determination and talent among its…
Oak Hill takeover approved
Late Tuesday evening, the future of the Oak Hill senior living and rehabilitation center in Waterloo was decided – at least for the next five years. Despite a spirited effort…
Man accused of sexually abusing minors
A St. Clair County man is facing multiple felony sex charges in Monroe County. Three counts of aggravated sexual abuse of a minor were filed Thursday in Monroe County Circuit…
Topics galore for Waterloo School Board
The future of Waterloo Junior High School continued to be a major topic of conversation for the Waterloo School Board at its latest monthly meeting held Monday, with discussion also…