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Columbia public safety outgrows its space
Columbia’s population has nearly doubled in the past 30 years, and emergency departments would like to see the public safety complex that houses the police, fire and EMS agencies reflect…
Bicyclist struck by car in Waterloo
A Waterloo man was injured when the bicycle he was riding was struck at the intersection of Route 3 and South Market Street/Vandebrook Drive late Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred…
Fire damages shed near Chalfin Bridge
Three fire departments battled a large shed fire early Monday morning west of Maeystown. The fire was reported shortly before 2 a.m. at 2073 Outlet Road. The owners of the…
Former Columbia mayor pleads guilty in federal court
Former Columbia Mayor Kevin Hutchinson pleaded guilty Monday morning at U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois in East St. Louis of lying to investigators who were examining…
Vehicle evades I-255 traffic stop
A vehicle sped away from a traffic stop attempt on I-255 northbound in Columbia on Sunday afternoon. Police said a small red Hyundai car with a white male driver failed…
Truck stolen in Millstadt
Local law enforcement agencies were on the lookout Sunday night for a white 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 that was reported stolen from Millstadt. The stolen truck was last seen near…
Sunday crash in Columbia
No medical transport was required following a multi-vehicle crash on Route 3 at South Main Street in Columbia on Sunday afternoon. The crash occurred about 3 p.m. Columbia police, fire…
Brush fire near Waterloo
The Waterloo Fire Department responded shortly after noon Sunday to a brush fire out of control in the area of 2609 Oak Ridge Drive. Fire units cleared the scene by…
Fire call in Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department responded shortly before 5:50 p.m. Saturday to a small fire reported at 625 N. Main Street. The fire was reportedly extinguished quickly, with firefighters providing ventilation…
Tavern burglarized south of Waterloo
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a burglary reported at Route 3 Bar & Grill, located at 6180 State Route 3 south of Waterloo. The burglary is believed to…