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Vehicle strikes gas meter in Columbia
Columbia police and fire are responding to Fashion Attic, 128 S. Main Street in Columbia, after a vehicle reportedly struck a gas meter at about 5:30 p.m. Monday, resulting in…
Heat Advisory and Severe Weather Potential
Today will bring hot summer temperatures, with a strong possibility for heat index readings of 100+ degrees. Actual temps will likely reach the mid 90’s. The National Weather Service will…
Crash closes North Main Street in Columbia
North Main Street in Columbia is closed in both directions at Admiral Parkway while emergency responders work to clear the scene of a crash after a car hit an light…
Vehicle strikes tree on GG Road
EMS responding to a single vehicle accident on GG Rd and N. Moore St. The driver was in a Honda Civic with Illinois plates and was driven by younger female.…
Weinel treasures Columbia, including its furry residents
Edna Weinel has called Columbia home for her entire life of 88 years. She’s seen families grow from generation to generation and the town itself expand to nearly what the…
Smokin K’s cooks up success in first year
In just one year, a local barbecue restaurant has made quite a name for itself all over the region. Smokin K’s in Millstadt gets visitors from the St. Louis area,…
Area softball players named all-state
Monroe County was well-represented on this year’s Illinois Softball Coaches Association All-State Team, with three young women chosen as first team selections and three others on the third team. In…
New state laws on ticket quotas, poker runs
Beginning Jan. 1, local governments will no longer be able to require police officers to meet ticket quotas, under new legislation signed into law last week, State Sen. Dave Luechtefeld…
Swim teams splashing into summer
Summer has officially begun, and local swim teams have wasted no time hitting the pool. Swim season is in full swing, and the Dupo Hilltoppers, Waterloo Piranhas, and Columbia Hurricanes…
Thursday fire damages Waterloo home
The Waterloo Fire Department responded to a house fire at 1409 Jamie Lane, located behind the Sunset Ford auto dealership, at about 2:20 p.m. on Thursday. Smoke could be seen…