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Charge filed in Ozarks boating incident that killed Waterloo man
A felony charge was filed Tuesday in Camden County, Mo., in connection with an August boating incident at the Lake of the Ozarks that resulted in the death of a…
Gas leak at Columbia home
The Columbia Fire Department responded along with police and EMS to a gas leak reported shortly after 3 p.m. Tuesday at 211 E. Plum in Columbia. Ameren was requested to…
Reckless driving arrest in Columbia
A Cahokia man was charged following a Friday morning incident in Columbia. Police said that at about 7 a.m., a black 2007 Ford Crown Victoria was traveling south on Old…
Halloween cause of case climb?
As of Friday afternoon, Monroe County is reporting 85 active cases and one hospitalization. This is up from from 30 active cases earlier last week. “It’s looking like Halloween, and…
Death investigation in Columbia
The death of a 39-year-old man this past weekend in Columbia is under investigation. The Monroe County Coroner’s Office was requested Saturday morning to respond to the 100 block of…
Funds sought for new Millstadt library
The Millstadt Library District Board recently learned its application with the State of Illinois for a construction grant resulted in an award of more than $1.2 million. This grant is…
Waterloo Diversity Club creates a safe space
With colorful flags and attire, the Waterloo High Diversity Club walked in the school’s Homecoming parade for the first time since its 2016 inception, and they were welcomed with candy…
Teen stabbing case remains in juvenile court
Last week, a motion by the prosecution to try a juvenile charged in connection with a 2019 stabbing incident in Waterloo as an “extended jurisdiction juvenile” designation was denied. The…
Drug-free coalition talks trends
At November’s Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities meeting, the group discussed recent trends in alcohol and substance use, along with the importance of avoiding stigmatizing language when discussing such…
Trooper’s killer sentenced
An East St. Louis man charged in the fatal shooting of Illinois State Police Trooper Nick Hopkins of Waterloo in 2019 was sentenced Tuesday in federal court to nearly 40…