WFD responds to downed power line
The Waterloo Fire Department responded about 4:05 p.m. Wednesday to a report of a power line and tree on fire in the...
Thefts from unlocked vehicles in Columbia
The Columbia Police Department is investigating multiple reports of thefts from unlocked vehicles over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Attempted burglary in Millstadt
The Millstadt Police Department is investigating a report of criminal damage to property and attempted burglary to a garage.
State OKs budget and vote by mail
The Illinois General Assembly met for four days last week in a coronavirus-shortened session to vote on several bills, including a budget...
WHS honors Class of 2020
Waterloo High School choir members sing “One Voice” during the school’s virtual graduation video, which can be viewed by clicking here.
WWII vet recalls POW ordeal
Bob Teichgraeber
When he was in his 70s, Bob Teichgraeber of Collinsville went through some items he kept...
Gibault grad researching COVID
A Columbia native is part of a team of researchers at Washington University in St. Louis that...
Meat shortage not hitting smaller shops as hard
Pictured, from left, Cody Atkins and Tony Kossina display some fresh smokies at Schubert’s Smokehouse in Millstadt.
One...
County updates salaries, talks Oak Hill
The Monroe County Board updated salaries for three elected county positions, heard updates on Oak Hill and discussed other matters during its...
Columbia School Board closer to roof decision
The Columbia School Board is one step closer to making a decision on what it will do regarding roof repairs or replacement...
Monroe County Fair canceled
Calling it a "difficult decision," the Monroe County Fair Association announced Tuesday night the cancellation of the 2020 Monroe County Fair due...
Vehicle flees from traffic stop in Dupo
Charges are pending after a vehicle sped away from a traffic stop in Dupo on Monday night.
Police said...