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New CPD police dog an asset to community

In the past few months, Columbia residents may have noticed a new addition to the Columbia Police Department – a furry, tail-wagging one. Daggo is the CPD’s new police dog,…

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Missing Valmeyer man found deceased

Updated 4/16/14: A rural Valmeyer man reported missing last week by family members was found deceased early Tuesday morning in St. Louis. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said it received…

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Police Blotter 4/9/14

Columbia Police March 31 – Christopher R. Johnson, 25, of Fairview Heights, was arrested on an in-state warrant on Route 3 southbound at Sand Bank Road. April 1 – Michael…

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Chimney flue fire in Columbia

At about 8:25 p.m. Monday, the Columbia Fire Department responded to the report of a chimney flue fire at 831 Russell Court in Columbia. No other information was immediately available.

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Possible gas leak at Columbia home

At about 1:50 p.m. Monday, the Columbia Fire Department was dispatched to the scene of a possible gas leak at 428 South Riebeling Street. No other information was immediately available.

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Police searching for missing Valmeyer man

Police are assisting family and friends in the search for a rural Valmeyer man who was last seen last Tuesday morning near his home. A missing persons report on Jason…

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Freeze warning issued for Monroe County

The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for dozens of counties in the STL metro area, including Monroe County. This warning was issued due to a strong cold…

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Eclipse of the ‘Blood Moon’ April 15

The Old Farmers Almanac says the early morning hours of April 15 will offer one of the most spectacular sky gazing sights of this year — a total eclipse of…

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Fire call in Columbia

The Columbia Fire Department is responding to 168 Juliana Court after the homeowners reported hearing a loud boom — possibly from a lightning strike — and then smoke alarms started…

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Hawks top ‘Dogs in Saturday baseball clash

An exciting cross-town baseball matchup between Gibault and Waterloo took place Saturday morning at Ss. Peter & Paul Field. The Hawks outlasted the Bulldogs, 4-2, largely thanks to the arm…

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