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Gas leak on South Main Street in Columbia

Columbia police, fire and EMS responded shortly after 7 p.m. Tuesday to a natural gas leak at a construction site in the 700 block of South Main Street. Main Street…

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Waterloo crosswalk project begins on Main Street

Waterloo city officials said work will begin this week on stamped brick-like crosswalks at the intersections of Main and Third streets and Main and Mill Streets outside the courthouse. Beginning…

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Vehicle parts stolen from Columbia auto dealership

Columbia police are seeking assistance from the public following the reported theft of wheels and rims from two vehicles on the Bob Brockland auto dealership lot in the 500 block…

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Two injured in crash on Maeystown Road

Waterloo police and fire departments, along with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, responded to a rollover crash with injuries in the area of 6287 Maeystown Road near JJ Road just…

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Two-vehicle crash in Columbia

Columbia police, fire and ambulance personnel responded Friday at 5:40 p.m. to a two-car crash at Rapp and Olympia streets near downtown. Reports from the scene are the vehicles involved…

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WFD Responding to Lawnmower Fire

Waterloo Fire Department responded Friday at 3 p.m., at a report of a lawnmower on fire at 937 Country Club Lane.

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Local Track Teams Making Great Strides

Local high school track teams are off and running this spring, with some records and personal bests already toppled. The Waterloo boys took first place at Freeburg on March 31…

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I-255 Road Work Near Cahokia

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that road construction began Tuesday on I-255 from Route 15 to Route 157 in both the northbound and southbound directions near Cahokia, weather permitting.…

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Route 3 Road Work In Columbia

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that on Thursday, April 23, road construction will begin in the southbound lane of Route 3, one-quarter mile south of South Main Street in…

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Girls Soccer Action Heating Up This Spring

The girls soccer season is nearing its midway point and some local teams are faring batter than others. Waterloo is off to a 7-2 start with several strong victories. Gibault…

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