Thursday crash in Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash with injury shortly before noon Thursday in the 500 block of South Market Street outside of Casa...
Injury crash north of Millstadt
Emergency personnel responded about 9 p.m. Wednesday to a crash involving a vehicle striking a tree with injuries in the 3300 block of Zingg...
Recovery residence clears a hurdle
The Waterloo City Council on Monday night provided a boost in efforts to open a women’s drug and alcohol recovery residence at the former...
Bear sighting in Monroe County
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police and Monroe County Sheriff's Department responded to multiple reports of a large bear seen roaming through...
Reckless driving report on Route 3
Police were notified of a motorcycle driving recklessly at speeds about 100 miles per hour on Route 3 southbound at the southern end of...
State budget, laws passed
Springfield saw its usual flurry of political activity Memorial Day weekend, as lawmakers passed a budget and several notable bills in the waning hours...
‘Swiss Army Knife’ of ICS retires
The Swiss Army Knife of Immaculate Conception School in Columbia will soon not be lending her myriad skills to the school.
Sue Lewis is retiring after...
startUP biz plans still buzzing
The school year has wrapped up for this year’s class of Monroe County startUP students just like it has for pupils in traditional classes,...
CHS grad taking over as music director
A Columbia High School graduate is returning to his alma mater to take over for a mentor.
Kristian Avise-Rouse, a 2016 CHS graduate, is succeeding...
Levee officials discuss challenges
Representatives of three levee districts in southern Monroe County discussed challenges they are facing in preserving the integrity of their areas against flooding with...
Columbia City Council honors Kish
The City of Columbia honored recently retired Immaculate Conception School Principal Mike Kish Monday night.
In recognition of “the significant impact Mike Kish has had...
Illinois Caverns opening June 16
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced that Illinois Caverns near Burksville will reopen to the public Wednesday, June 16 after being closed for...