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Republicans continue hold on Monroe County government

Republicans maintained their strong presence in Monroe County on Tuesday night, as Jonathan McLean won the race against Democrat Jason Jones Sr. for Monroe County Clerk. With 60 percent voter…

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Crash on Route 158 in Columbia

Emergency personnel responded about 11 a.m. Tuesday to a two-vehicle crash with an injury and road blockage on Route 158 at Campbell Lane in Columbia. Route 158 was closed to…

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Missing woman found near Stemler Cave

Columbia Fire Department responded about 5:55 p.m. Sunday to a report of a missing woman and her three dogs in the woods of Stemler Cave Woods Nature Preserve in the…

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Eagles end season with loss at Taylorville

A talented Tornadoes offense proved too much for Columbia in a second round IHSA Class 4A football playoff game at Taylorville on Saturday, as the Eagles fell 45-23. Taylorville improved…

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Schwartz, Ward run to all-state finishes

Waterloo High School senior Jenna Schwartz fell just shy of repeating as champion of the IHSA Class 2A state cross country meet Saturday in Peoria, placing fifth in her final…

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Hawks place fourth at state soccer tourney

The Gibault Catholic High School soccer team concluded its season with yet another heartbreaking loss in penalty kicks Saturday in the IHSA Class 2A state third place game at Hoffman…

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Ice Eagles, Raging Bulldogs set to begin season

The Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association begins its 2018-19 campaign next week with both local teams in action. The defending champion Columbia Ice Eagles open their season 7:30 p.m. Tuesday…

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Hawks fall in penalty kick heartbreaker at state

Gibault lost in heartbreaking fashion to Crystal Lake South in the IHSA Class 2A state soccer semifinal at Hoffman Estates on Friday, falling in penalty kicks. The game was tied…

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Friday crash in Waterloo

Emergency personnel responded about 11 a.m. Friday to a three-vehicle crash with injuries and road blockage reported on  Fourth Street at South Market Street in Waterloo. The vehicles involved were…

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Fire at Ameren substation in Columbia

The Columbia Fire Department responded about 8:30 p.m. Thursday to a fire at the Ameren substation on North Briegel Street, which resulted in a power outage for some portions of…

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