MCSD makes fentanyl arrest

Two people were arrested earlier this month following a traffic stop in Waterloo that resulted in the seizure of fentanyl and other drugs. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said that…

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Attempted burglary in Columbia

Columbia police are investigating an attempted burglary that occurred early Wednesday morning at Red Roof Liquor & Lottery, 301 Southport Drive. Video surveillance footage shows that at about 4:10 a.m.,…

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MCSD makes stolen vehicle arrests

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said proactive enforcement by its deputies resulted in two stolen vehicles located and three subjects arrested in recent weeks. On Nov. 7, a deputy conducting…

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Candy Cane Classic underway

The annual Candy Cane Classic high school girls basketball tournament is taking place this week at Gibault Catholic High School.  Columbia battled Valmeyer in the tourney on Monday night, winning…

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Hockey teams freeze out opponents

In recent Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association action, the Columbia Eagles posted a pair of recent victories.  Columbia (6-3-2) won 4-3 on Monday against East Alton-Wood River. Jack Reuss continued…

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Giving HOPE to Nepal

After 30 hours, three planes and two layovers, a group consisting of mostly members of HOPE Christian Church in Columbia arrived in Nepal last month to begin an 11-day mission…

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