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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 at the Aug. 19 meeting of the Waterloo…
Trooper’s death hits home
“Hero. Husband. Father. Brother. Son. Friend. Teammate.” That is how the Illinois State Police described Trooper Nick Hopkins of Waterloo, who died Friday after being shot while serving a high-risk…
Motorist evades traffic stop, leading to crash and pursuit
A man was charged following an attempted traffic stop in Columbia that led to a brief pursuit that was terminated in Missouri about noon on Tuesday. Monroe County Sheriff Neal…
Burglary reported at Red Roof in Columbia
The Columbia Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred early Friday morning at Red Roof Liquor & Lottery, 301 Southport Drive. Police said officers responded to the business at…
Motorcyclist airlifted in crash near Renault
A 21-year-old Waterloo man was airlifted for treatment of serious injuries sustained when the dirt bike he was driving collided nearly head-on with a car early Friday evening near Renault…
Teen injured in Waterloo stabbing
A 14-year-old boy remains hospitalized with serious injuries sustained during a stabbing in Waterloo on Saturday. The Waterloo Police Department and Monroe County EMS responded about 5 p.m. to the…
ISP trooper from Waterloo dies in line of duty
A veteran Illinois State Police trooper from Waterloo has died from injuries sustained in a shooting while executing a search warrant Friday morning in East St. Louis. “It is with…
Smash and grab at YMCA
Local law enforcement agencies are on the lookout for a gray newer model Dodge Caravan following a smash and grab theft that occurred late Friday morning in the parking lot…
Schimpf not seeking new term
State Senator Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) announced Friday that he will not seek another term in office in 2020. Schimpf, 48, was elected state senator in 2016. “Although I am honored…
Armed carjacking in Columbia
Columbia police are investigating an armed carjacking that occurred shortly before 12:30 p.m. Thursday. Police were called to the area of Route 3 just north of the Palmer Road overpass…