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Pigeons cause Valmeyer power outage
Ameren restored power late Tuesday afternoon to more than 800 residents in and near Valmeyer following a power outage apparently caused by pigeons. An Ameren spokesman said two pigeons believed…
Red Bud man dies in crash near Marissa
A 21-year-old Red Bud man died in a rollover crash Monday evening near Marissa. The crash occurred on Randolph County Line Road near the Marissa Woods Nature Preserve. Police said…
Hiker injured on Johnson Trail in Valmeyer
The Valmeyer Fire Department joined Monroe County EMS in responding about 7 p.m. Thursday to an injured female hiker on the Johnson Trail at the Salt Lick Point Land and…
Shed fire in Columbia
Columbia Fire Department responded with the assistance of a tanker from Waterloo Fire Department Wednesday at about 5 p.m. to a shed fire on Gall Road in rural Columbia. Upon…
Crash on Old State Route 3
Columbia police, fire and EMS responded at about 1:15 p.m. Wednesday to a two-vehicle crash on Old State Route 3 near George Weber Chevrolet. A green 1996 Toyota Corolla driven…
Local police leaders weigh in on recent tragedies
Law enforcement agencies across the region and entire country are on high alert following what can only be described as a terrifying past week for all Americans. But through these…
Locals having success in college athletics
There are several locals competing in varsity college athletics in various sports throughout the county, some at the very highest levels. Here is a roundup of recent high school graduates…