Holmes signs with A’s

A former Columbia High School sports standout signed last week as an undrafted free agent with a Major League Baseball squad following his solid spring season at Missouri State University…

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College award for Biffar

A former Gibault Catholic High School sports standout was recently honored for her years of dedication to the women’s soccer program at University of Illinois-Springfield. Brooke Biffar, a 2021 graduate…

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Police Blotter | 7-16-25

(Information in this report is gathered from police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty and charges may…

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Tuesday crash near Red Bud

Emergency personnel responded shortly before 11 a.m. Tuesday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 at Cari Lane south of LL Road near Red Bud. A red Chevrolet Silverado rear-ended…

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Water rescue near Hecker

The Hecker Fire Department responded shortly before 5 p.m. Thursday to a flash flood water rescue on Probst Road in rural St. Clair County following a bout of heavy rain.…

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