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Waterloo ups its trash rate
The Waterloo City Council on Monday night approved an increase in the monthly household charge for trash and recycling pickup and approved a handful of other measures. The new monthly…
Arson charge for Waterloo man
A Waterloo man has been charged with arson in connection with a fire set last month. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said that shortly before 7:15 p.m. March 21, deputies…
Updates in Red Bud picnic lawsuit
There have been a couple of updates in the Randolph County Circuit Court case involving a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the daughter of a woman who was fatally struck…
Thursday night rollover near Renault
A teen was injured in a single vehicle rollover crash that occurred Thursday night near Renault. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said that shortly after 11:30 p.m., a 2002 Chevy…
Motorcycle crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded shortly after 3:45 p.m. Saturday to a single motorcycle crash in the area of Southport Drive in Columbia. Initial reports indicated the driver of the motorcycle was…
Fatal crash involving pedestrian on I-255
The Illinois State Police said it is investigating a fatal pedestrian traffic crash early Saturday morning on I-255 near Grizzlies Ballpark. Police said the incident occurred shortly after 2:50 a.m.…
Tragedy avoided in smoke alarm call
Quick response from one local police officer resulted in a positive outcome Thursday afternoon in Waterloo. At about 1:30 p.m., Waterloo Police Department, Waterloo Fire Department and Monroe County EMS…
Road rage arrests in Waterloo
A road rage incident that began in South St. Louis County ended in two men arrested Thursday morning in Waterloo. Waterloo police said that at about 9:15 a.m., officers were…
Vehicles entered near Columbia
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday fielded multiple burglary to motor vehicle reports in the area of D Road and Country Lane near Columbia. Police are asking those who…
Fatal barn collapse in Waterloo
Emergency personnel rushed to the scene of a partial barn collapse with fire Saturday morning off Country Club Lane at North Rogers Street near the Waterloo Country Club. One person…