Everything reported in Columbia and within 40 miles of it, at every level — nothing here is filtered out for being local.
The National Weather Service has extended the Heat Advisory for portions of south central and southwest Illinois and southeast Missouri until 7 PM CDT today, September 9.
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for parts of Illinois and Missouri, in effect from Thursday, September 3, 2026, through late Monday night.
The National Weather Service warns of dangerously hot conditions from Monday afternoon through Friday evening.
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for parts of Illinois and Missouri, including Greene, Macoupin, and Montgomery counties in Illinois, with heat index values up to 105 expected.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the July 10, 2026 accident; the cause has not been determined.
Federal enforcement record shows a fine against the Belleville, Illinois nursing home.
Federal enforcement record shows a fine against the Illinois nursing home, processed in August 2026.
Federal authorities issued a $113,818 fine against Coulterville Rehab & Hcc on April 7, 2026.
Federal enforcement records show a $118,202 fine was issued against Evercare of Lebanon on April 16, 2026.
Federal documentation shows a $29,100 fine issued against Evercare of Breese in April 2026.
Federal enforcement records show Nexus at Columbia was issued a $38,715 fine in April 2026.