Elmore drops out of race
Monroe County Commissioner Bob Elmore said Monday that he will no longer be seeking re-election after fellow...
New trail OK’d in Columbia
Pictured is a map of the future Bolm-Schuhkraft Connector Trail set to be constructed next year in Columbia.
Waterloo OKs dispatching contract
The Waterloo City Council on Monday approved its end of a three-year agreement for emergency dispatching services provided by the Monroe County...
Green joins county board race
Republican George Green announced Tuesday that he plans to challenge incumbent Republican Bob Elmore for a spot...
County talks zoning, UTVs, CNAs
A rezoning request for a proposed wedding venue in rural Columbia that was set to go before the Monroe County Board on...
Court denies Sunset Overlook’s request
Judge Julia Gomric denied Sunset Overlook’s request that she reconsider an Aug. 14 order that prohibits the Columbia establishment from certain activities.
Dispatching contract in the works
Waterloo is working to finalize a three-year contract for emergency dispatch services provided by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, it was learned...
Schimpf not seeking new term
State Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo)
State Senator Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) announced Friday that he will not seek another...
Schmidt to run for state representative
Kevin Schmidt
Kevin Schmidt of Millstadt announced Wednesday that he will run for state representative in the 116th...
Friess running again for state representative
David Friess
David Friess announced Monday that he will once again run for state representative in the 116th...
Tax bills nearly ready
In contrast to last year, Monroe County property owners will soon be getting their tax bills.
The bills, which...
Dispatch disconnect for county, Waterloo
Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board was the scene of vehement disagreement concerning the amount Waterloo pays for its emergency dispatching...
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Successful search for injured woman at Fults nature preserve
Maeystown Fire Department, Monroe County EMS, Monroe County Sheriff's Department and Prairie du Rocher Fire Department personnel responded shortly after 2:30 p.m....
Bootsie’s temporarily closed
Pictured is a closed Bootsie's restaurant in Waterloo on Thursday morning. (Kermit Constantine photo)
Bootsie's is apparently...
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...
Woman’s death after arrest under investigation
A 42-year-old woman died following a Tuesday morning traffic stop in Waterloo that resulted in multiple arrests on drug and burglary charges.