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Handgun incident in Columbia late Saturday night
Columbia police are investigating an alleged incident of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon that occurred late Saturday night. Shortly after 11:45 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of North…
Missouri man apprehended following pursuit
A man wanted for attempted burglary in Missouri led officers on a pursuit Wednesday night across the Jefferson Barracks Bridge on I-255 into Monroe County and south on Route 3…
Felony meth arrest in Waterloo
A Smithton man was arrested for possessing more than 900 grams of a substance containing methamphetamine following a routine traffic stop in Waterloo on Friday. Scott M. Reinhold, 36, is…
Wind farm issue blows back into county
The phrase “free as the wind” has long symbolized something comforting without cost. The wind has cooled humanity, and smelled good too. Wind-powered mills pumped water and ground grain into…
Tearful tribute: Columbia man pedals for late wife
Diane and Brian Tharp found their love later in life. The couple married in Key West, Fla., in 2014, just eight days after Diane turned 52. Their time together was…
Bulldogs, Eagles alumni to meet in game for the ages
Generations of former Waterloo Bulldogs and Columbia Eagles ranging in age from 21-50 will strap on helmets and take the field for a special night of football on Aug. 25.…
Queen of Hearts drawing builds momentum
The Queen of Hearts drawing at Stubborn German Brewing Co. in Waterloo is heating up as the jackpot stood at more than $53,985 with only 15 cards remaining Tuesday night.…
Candidates speak to farmers
The Monroe County Farm Bureau and Country Financial held an ice cream social and “meet the candidates” event last Wednesday at the fairgrounds. Hundreds of people attended the event to…