Solar flare in Columbia

Echoing an Aug. 4 meeting, discussion of a proposed solar project once again lasted nearly an hour on the top floor of Columbia City Hall Monday night. Members of Christ…

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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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The time to kick is now

All four local high school boys programs will open their 2025 season next week, hoping to kick past their opponents. Columbia is coming off a 24-5-1 season in 2024, placing…

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Bulldogs honor late coach

Family, friends and colleagues braved the heat early Friday evening to pay respect to the late Brent McGee, the former Waterloo High School head football coach who led the team…

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Police Blotter | 8-13-25

(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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