Garage fire in Red Bud

The Red Bud Fire Department responded shortly after 11 p.m. Saturday to a garage on fire on East South Second Street in Red Bud. Flames were seen shooting from the…

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Brush fire near Hecker

The Hecker Fire Department responded about 8 p.m. Saturday to a large brush fire spreading toward two structures in the 5400 block of Beck Road near LL Road southeast of…

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Football squads victorious

All three local high school football teams posted victories Friday night in week three of the 2025 season. At Columbia, the host Eagles improved to 3-0 with a decisive 54-13…

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Gas leak at Valmeyer Post Office

Emergency personnel responded shortly before 10:30 a.m. Thursday to the report of a strong odor of gas inside the Valmeyer Post Office, 100 Knobloch Boulevard. Post office employees reported headache…

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What’s next in 4 foot mess?

Following the denial of a hardship variance for John and Caley Homrighausen, questions remain about the future of their home and the neighboring farm property. As previously reported, the couple’s…

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