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Check fraud warning issued
The Criminal Investigations Division of the Illinois Department of Revenue is warning metro east businesses to be wary of individuals attempting to cash fraudulent tax refund checks. The department has…
Former missile site near Hecker up for auction
By Alan Dooley A former Cold War era U.S. Army anti-aircraft missile launch site will go on the auction block Saturday, July 12, at Hecker Community Center. The site, on…
Saturday tornadoes hit southern part of county
The National Weather Service reported Sunday that two brief tornadoes touched down in southern Monroe County at about 5:30 p.m. Saturday, resulting in minor damage. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.…
Vehicle crash on Route 158
Columbia police, fire and EMS are responding to a vehicle crash on Route 158 at Bradford Estates Court. Initial reports indicate there are no serious injuries. One vehicle occupant complained…
Police Blotter 6/4/14
Columbia Police May 30: Columbia police were notified around 9 a.m. Friday of a suspicious white male, identified as 29-year-old Joshua Woody, walking on I-255 toward Columbia. He was described…
WHS grads achieve 13 years of perfect school attendance
Going to school for 13 years — a total of nearly 2,300 days — without missing a single day is a rare and dedicated feat. For the Waterloo school district,…
Found Dog in Columbia
This old fellow was found late on June 6th, on Main St in Columbia, near Tiny’s. He’s about 35 lbs, has been neutered, and seems to have some balance difficulties. …
CFD assisting Millstadt with structure fire
At about 11:25 p.m. Sunday, the Columbia Fire Department was paged out to assist Millstadt firefighters with its tanker on a structure fire reported at 3803 Mine Haul Road in…
NWS: Monroe County hit by 2 tornadoes
The National Weather Service reports that two one-mile-long tornadoes touched down in Monroe County around 5:30 p.m. Saturday, resulting in minor damage. No injuries were reported. Monroe County Emergency Management…
Tornado touchdown in Fults
A tornado touched down in the village of Fults around 5:30 p.m. Saturday, resulting in damage to two homes there but no injuries. The Monroe County EMA said there was…