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CPD investigating Southwoods Center thefts

Columbia police are working with Missouri law enforcement agencies to investigate a string of thefts involving vehicles and trailers over the Thanksgiving holiday. Columbia Car Care Center, located at 287…

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Waterloo Santa Float set to ride

The ever-popular Santa Float will again make its way through Waterloo, bringing gifts and holiday cheer to all. The float runs Dec. 14-23 and will visit each neighborhood twice. The…

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The legend of Red Lehr

When he was 5 years old, David “Red” Lehr made his onstage debut when he stepped on top of an orange crate to play trombone in his father’s local band…

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There’s a new gas station in Waterloo

The Amoco gas station and convenience store at the former home of Wayne’s One Stop in Waterloo is set to open this week.  Managing Partner Rusty Baker said the establishment…

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City mulling future of Waterloo Commons

The Waterloo City Council is deciding whether to extend the length of a business district created as part of the relocation of Schnucks several years ago. An ordinance establishing a…

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Segobiano bids Columbia farewell

For 27 consecutive years, Columbia Superintendent of Schools Gina Segobiano has attended monthly school board meetings.  She has ran 200 of those as superintendent.  Last Wednesday marked the last time…

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Crash involving police car in Columbia

Emergency personnel responded shortly before 4:45 p.m. Nov. 26 to a crash involving a police car on Route 3 at Wedgewood Drive in Columbia. No injuries were reported as a…

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Felony charge for Fults man

A Fults man was charged with felony possession of stolen license plates following a report of a disturbance.  On Oct. 22, Monroe County Sheriff’s Department deputies were dispatched to an…

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Employee charged with theft from Hecker IDOT building

An Illinois Department of Transportation employee was charged this week in connection with the theft of items from the IDOT building in Hecker earlier this month. The Monroe County Sheriff’s…

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Columbia trail issue revived

The Gedern Village Homeowners Association on Monday night renewed its interest in the stretch of an abandoned railroad track right-of-way in Columbia that has been in dispute since late 2016.…

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