Ameren seeks gas rate hike

The Illinois Commerce Commission is encouraging Ameren Illinois customers to provide public comment on the utility’s proposed natural gas rate increase during a pair of public hearings in Springfield and…

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Gas leak in Columbia

The Columbia Fire Department responded shortly after 12:30 p.m. Wednesday to a gas leak reported inside a residence in the 200 block of North Metter Avenue. The leak was called…

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Columbia clobbered by storm

It was a Fourth of July holiday weekend to forget in Columbia.  Unfortunately, the memories will remain. A massive storm barreled through the region shortly after 7 p.m. Friday, delivering…

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Power outage in Monroe County

Monroe County Electric Cooperative announced shortly after 6 p.m. Friday that it would be having a widespread power outage due to maintenance work by Ameren on its transmission side. MCEC…

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Gas line struck in Columbia

Columbia Fire Department, Columbia EMS and Columbia police responded shortly before 7:50 a.m. Wednesday to a natural gas line that was struck during construction at the rear of the former…

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