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Animal control policy explained

While the Monroe County Board of Commissioners approved several  reappointments to county positions during Monday’s  regular meeting, a group of residents has been more concerned recently with one county role…

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Port district growing

The Kaskaskia Regional Port District is experiencing substantial growth as nearly $37 million in grants has been approved for a range of projects. Speaking on these many projects was KRPD…

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Monday night injury crash on I-255 in South County

Emergency personnel responded shortly before 5:45 p.m. Monday to a single-vehicle crash with injury on I-255 eastbound near the Jefferson Barracks Bridge in St. Louis County. The Missouri Highway Patrol…

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Advanced training for CPD sergeant

A Columbia Police Department sergeant recently completed a 12-week course at the Southern Police Institute of the University of Louisville which has allowed him to reflect on his career and…

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John Deere dealer on the move

For the past two months, a sign and accompanying tractor sat beside Route 3 just south of Waterloo has teased at a big development for local John Deere dealership Sydenstricker…

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JB Bridge westbound back open

As expected, the westbound span of the Jefferson Barracks Bridge on I-255 from Monroe County into Missouri was reopened to traffic this past weekend following a closure of several months…

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Support sought for Waterloo Santa Float

The Santa Float is once again set to make its rounds through Waterloo this upcoming Christmas season. With the City of Waterloo, Sister Cities of PortaLoo and Waterloo Chamber of…

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Monday crash in Waterloo

The Waterloo Police Department and Monroe County EMS responded shortly before 6 p.m. Monday for a two-vehicle crash on North Market Street near the intersection of First Street. Traffic was…

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Vehicle flees police Saturday in Columbia

Shortly before 10:30 a.m. Saturday, a vehicle wanted on traffic charges fled police in Columbia before speeding north out of town onto I-255. The vehicle, a white Chevy Malibu occupied…

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Vehicle flees police Friday in Columbia

A reckless driver fled police early Friday afternoon in Columbia. At about 1:30 p.m., a Monroe County Sheriff’s Department deputy observed a white Chevy Malibu bearing license plates that did…

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