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Fire at Naumann Woodwork in Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department responded at about 9:30 a.m. Monday to a small fire inside the shop at Naumann Woodwork and Supplies at 112 West Whiteside Street. Smoke was showing…
Pilot uninjured in ultralight plane crash near Columbia
A Collinsville man escaped injury when his patriotic colored ultralight experimental aircraft went down into a tall field of corn in rural Monroe County around 4 p.m. on Friday, July…
Minor injury crash on Bluff Road near Valmeyer
Valmeyer emergency responders were called at midnight on Saturday to assist the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department with a single vehicle crash on Bluff Road near KK Road with a minor…
Missile site tour provides memories, future dreams
Hundreds took advantage of an opportunity most never had before, visiting the former Nike anti-aircraft missile launch site east of Hecker Thursday and Friday. More than 200 people visited Thursday…
CPD conducting July 4 patrols
The Columbia Police Department will participate in the July 4 holiday “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket” traffic safety campaigns. The added patrols will focus…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 10 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Monroe and St. Clair County in IL until 10:00pm.
Vehicle strikes tree near Fountain
The Valmeyer Fire Department and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department responded shortly after 7 p.m. Monday to a crash in the area of 2308 HH Road near Bluff Road with…
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…