Columbia mayor resigns after federal indictment
Columbia Mayor Kevin Hutchinson resigned Monday after being indicted in federal court last week in connection with his insurance dealings with the city.
“It is...
Body of man found along I-255 identified
The identity of a man whose body was discovered early Wednesday evening along I-255 near Dupo is now known. The circumstances of his death...
Schools, churches, bars and restaurants closed as coronavirus closes in on area
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Local churches are the latest to close amid COVID-19 concerns.
The Roman...
Fatal helicopter crash in Red Bud
A helicopter crashed into a building in Red Bud on Saturday afternoon, resulting in the death of its 74-year-old pilot from Red Bud.
The crash...
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...
State’s attorney: ‘use of force justified’ in Red Bud officer-involved shooting
During a Monday afternoon press conference, Randolph County State's Attorney Jeremy Walker provided details on the fatal shooting of a man by police early...
End of the trail for Camp Vandeventer
After 100 years of providing camping, leadership training and memories for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in the area, Camp Vandeventer at 3464 Trout...
Rollover crash south of Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded to a rollover crash in the area of Route 3 and Crook Road south of Waterloo shortly after 8:30 a.m. Saturday.
It...
Columbia man accused of secret home bathroom videos
A Columbia man was charged Friday with secretly recording multiple people inside the bathroom of his home earlier this year.
The Columbia Police Department issued...
Motorcycle crash north of Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded about 4:25 p.m. Sunday to a motorcycle crash with injuries on Route 3 at Hanover Road north of Waterloo.
Monroe County...
Fire damages Waterloo golf course clubhouse
The Waterloo, Columbia and Hecker fire departments responded shortly after 3:30 a.m. Saturday to a fire at the clubhouse of Mystic Oak Golf Course,...
Lawsuit filed in toddler’s death
The parents of a 17-month-old boy who died after choking at a Columbia child care center in January filed a 32-count lawsuit in Monroe...