Break-in at Columbia auto dealership
Police are investigating following an early Saturday morning break-in at Columbia Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM, 500 Admiral Weinel Boulevard.
Police said that shortly after 2:50...
Damages awarded in house explosion suit
A Monroe County jury returned a verdict in favor of awarding total damages of $2.23 million to Dan and Terri Krebel as the result...
Police pursue fleeing van Monday
The Monroe County Sheriff's Department responded to a report of domestic violence in progress at the Midwest Petroleum gas station on Route 3 near...
Barn fire near Hecker
The Hecker, Red Bud and Waterloo fire departments responded about 8:45 p.m. Thursday to a barn fire due to a lightning strike at 6658...
Severe storm rolls through Monroe County
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued shortly before 5 p.m. Thursday, and high winds caused damaged in several locations in and around Monroe County...
‘Rift’ a topic for Columbia School Board
With recent controversy surrounding the employment of a district administrator still on the minds of many teachers and staff, one Columbia Middle School teacher...
Stolen vehicle, catalytic converter theft in Columbia
Police are investigating after a van was stolen Saturday morning in downtown Columbia and found a short time later with its catalytic converter cut...
Car crashes into Millstadt tavern
Business goes on at Ott's Tavern in Millstadt despite damage caused when a car crashed through the front of the 150-year-old building early Friday...
Wedding day turns tragic near Red Bud
A young man from Herrin died in a two-vehicle crash early Saturday evening near Red Bud.
The Red Bud fire and police departments, Monroe County...
School ordinance violations examined
When his son, a student at Waterloo High School, received a citation and related fine for possessing an e-cigarette as a minor at school,...
Large tree blocks Route 3 traffic in Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department responded along with other agencies to a large tree that fell on a portion of Route 3 at Mark Drive...
Columbia preps for roundabout
As an appropriate beginning to Public Works Week, Columbia City Engineer Chris Smith gave an update on the upcoming Quarry Road Roundabout/Resurfacing Project -...