City/County
Columbia approves 2014-15 budget
The Columbia City Council Monday night passed its fiscal year 2014-15 budget with only minor changes from the version which has been posted since April 10 on the city’s website…
Read MoreCounty board offers good tax news
While many taxing entities are raising taxes in coming years, Monroe County will reduce taxes attributable to operations of the county government in 2013, which will be paid next year.…
Read MoreEastbound lanes on JB Bridge to close this weekend
Drivers heading from south St. Louis County to Illinois should be aware of construction work on the JB Bridge this weekend which may slow down traffic. Crews will once again…
Read MoreFishing pier project gets big boost
The dream to have a handicap accessible fishing pier in- stalled at Waterloo’s Lakeview Park is now very close to reality following news that the city has been awarded a…
Read MoreRotary Club of Monroe County receives official charter
The Rotary International civic service organization expanded its presence in Monroe County by adding a third Rotary club. The Rotary Club of Monroe County joins established clubs in Columbia and…
Read MoreNeighbor takes skate park matter to federal court
A neighboring husband and wife to the Optimist Skate and Bicycle Park in Waterloo are taking their case to federal court in an attempt to cease activity there. The plaintiffs,…
Read MoreGoodman family wins tent collapse settlement
The family of a Waterloo man killed at Kilroy’s Sports Bar in downtown St. Louis following a 2012 Cardinals game has reached a $548,000 settlement with the company that leased…
Read MoreHirsch enters sheriff’s race
Kevin Hirsch, 56, of Fults, formally announced this week that he is seeking the office of Monroe County Sheriff this November as an Independent. Hirsch, who works at Menard Correctional…
Read MoreSt. Clair County issues county-wide burn ban via executive order
Just days after Monroe County Emergency Management issued a no burning order for Monroe County due to a rash of field fires caused by outdoor burning, St. Clair County Emergency…
Read MoreNo Burn Order issued for Monroe County
Due to the excessive amount of field fires around Monroe County in the past week alone, the Monroe County EMA office issued a “No Burn Order” for all of Monroe…
Read MoreBrush fires keep local departments busy
Waterloo Fire Chief Mark Yeager is urging the community to “use a little common sense” before conducting outdoor burnings in the wake of several fire calls handled by his department…
Read MoreVFD improves ice rescue capabilities
The Valmeyer Fire Department recently acquired ice rescue capabilities thanks to funds raised during the annual Hills and Hollows half marathon event that took place in September. Money raised at…
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