County briefed on new budget
Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board began with a request by outgoing Monroe County Assessment Board of Review member Daniel Schumer...
Columbia drafting cannabis zoning
The future of a possible cannabis dispensary in Columbia took a step forward at Tuesday's city council committee meeting.
Officials mulling cannabis
As Waterloo and Columbia take steps to decide whether they will allow adult-use recreational marijuana businesses in their towns, other local governments...
Waterloo weighs in on weed
After hearing from residents on the issue during a public hearing last Tuesday, the Waterloo planning and ordinance committees voted 5-3 on...
Wedding venue zoning request tabled
A request to rezone a barn wedding venue in the 1400 block of Centerville Road in rural...
New dealership open at former Royal Gate location
Pictured is the lot at Columbia Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM a few weeks ago. A banner that had "Columbia" on it...
Roider to be evaluated before trial
Kyle Roider
Kyle Roider will undergo an evaluation to determine his fitness to stand trial.
IDOT announces major I-255 overhaul in 2020
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Friday that one of its first projects under the Rebuild Illinois capital plan will be a...
The highs and lows of cannabis
Local governments throughout the state are starting the process of deciding whether they will allow marijuana businesses within their jurisdictions when the...
County talks dispatching, pot, UTVs
The Monroe County Association for Home and Community Education was recognized for its contributions to the area by the week of...
Brockland rezoning tabled
The effect of public input made an impact during Monday’s meeting of the Columbia City Council.
One action item...
Eastbound lane closure on JB Bridge
The Missouri Department of Transportation said Thursday afternoon that crews will need to keep a lane closed on eastbound Interstate 255 at...
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Sports Year in Review
The year 2018 was a banner year for Monroe County athletes, all the way through.
It began in January, when Waterloo junior Jenna Schwartz was...
Attempted murder charge in Waterloo stabbing
Trevor C. Hudson
A 26-year-old man faces an attempted murder charge following an early Friday morning stabbing in...
DUI injury crash at Walmart
Pictured is the scene of the accident Friday.
Emergency personnel responded shortly after noon Friday to the...
Inmate dies at county jail
The Illinois State Police is investigating the death of an inmate in the Monroe County Jail early Friday morning.