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Theft reported in Millstadt

The Millstadt Police Department reported Tuesday that money was stolen from a lost wallet near Dollar General in the 500 block of West Washington Street shortly before 1 p.m. The…

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Police Blotter | 7/25/2018

(Editor’s note: Information in this report is gathered directly from area police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven…

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Columbia residents urged to revisit electric aggregation

The city of Columbia is recommending residents review the electric rates offered through the city’s electric aggregation program. “The city established the electric aggregation program to save money for our…

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Sighs of relief after Columbia plane crash

A picture perfect Saturday afternoon took a terrifying turn when a small aircraft crash landed about 12:30 p.m. off Palmer Road near Southport Drive in Columbia. “There were a bunch…

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Familiar faces win demo derby trophies

The Monroe County Fair Auto Demolition Derby did not disappoint the thousands of spectators who gathered at the fairgrounds in Waterloo on Friday night, offering plenty of car-crushing action. The…

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Possible gas leak in Waterloo

The Waterloo Fire Department responded shortly before 1:30 p.m. Friday to a possible gas leak reported at 622 S. Church Street. Monroe County EMS also responded to treat one person…

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Waterloo woman charged with meth trafficking

A local woman was charged this week with felony methamphetamine trafficking. Court information alleges that Cherie A. Pegg, 41, of Waterloo, unlawfully brought more than 15 grams (less than 100…

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Figure 8 race thrills fairgoers

The annual Figure 8 race and truck demolition derby again drew a strong crowd to the Monroe County Fair grandstands in Waterloo on Wednesday night. In the Figure 8 small…

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Thursday crash on Route 3 in Columbia

Columbia police, fire and EMS personnel responded about 12:10 p.m. Thursday to a two-vehicle crash with lane blockage on southbound Route 3 at Sand Bank Road. Initial reports indicate that…

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Rollover crash on Imbs Station Road

Columbia Fire Department and EMS personnel responded about 4 p.m. Wednesday to a two-vehicle rollover crash in the 2200 block of Imbs Station Road in rural St. Clair County. The…

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