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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…
Injury crash in Waterloo
A two-vehicle crash on Route 3 at Illinois Avenue in Waterloo injured a local woman Thursday morning. Waterloo police said that shortly after 10:10 a.m., a 2011 Ford F-150 driven…
New Athens woman struck in roadway dies near Lenzburg
A New Athens woman died after being struck by a vehicle while walking on a highway early Friday morning near Lenzburg. Illinois State Police said the crash occurred shortly after…
Vehicle gets stuck on railroad track south of Valmeyer
Emergency personnel responded to the area of Bluff Road near KK Road in Monroe County shortly after 8 p.m. Thursday for a vehicle that was stuck on the railroad tracks.…
Scam averted in Millstadt
The Millstadt Police Department responded Wednesday to Central Bank, 3 E. Washington Street, for an elderly female that was being scammed over the phone. “The officer met with the (bank)…