Services set for teens killed in crash
The Dupo school community is mourning the deaths earlier this week of three teens in a crash near Valmeyer.
Emergency personnel responded about 2:25...
Possible mountain lion sighting in Columbia
Columbia police were notified of a possible mountain lion sighting in the city Thursday night, May 5.
A resident called police about 8:30 p.m....
Woman dies after being struck by car in Waterloo
A young woman died at the scene after she was struck by a car in the roadway last Wednesday evening in Waterloo.
Waterloo police and...
Lightning strike causes fire at Columbia office
Multiple departments battled an early Saturday morning structure fire in Columbia that was caused by a lightning strike.
Columbia, Waterloo and Millstadt firefighters responded to...
Friday bus fire on I-255 near Dupo
The Dupo and Columbia fire departments responded about 1:45 p.m. Friday to a fully engulfed bus fire on I-255 southbound at milepost 8 just...
Toddler dies following choking incident
Columbia police and EMS personnel responded about 10:40 a.m. last Wednesday to the report of a male toddler believed to be choking at Carrot...
Good Samaritan dies at crash site
Many were stunned at the news of Roger Muertz’ sudden passing, but none were surprised that he was trying to help someone.
Muertz, 57, of...
Driver charged with DUI after striking bicyclist
A young Columbia man now faces felony charges after he allegedly struck and injured a bicyclist while driving drunk on Saturday morning.
The Monroe County...
Report of fight outside of YMCA
Multiple law enforcement personnel responded shortly after 4:05 p.m. Saturday for a report of 10-15 people fighting at the Monroe County YMCA, 9514 Caring...
Brush fire on bluff near Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department responded to a small fire at the top of the bluff just south of Valmeyer Road near Columbia shortly after...
Body found in river identified
The body of a man found floating near the shore in the Mississippi River in rural Monroe County has been identified.
An Illinois State Police...
Death investigation near Columbia
The death of a 65-year-old man found deceased in his residence on Tuesday is under investigation.
Monroe County Coroner Bob Hill said his office...