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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…
Court rules against Sunset Overlook
Judge Julia Gomric entered an order in Monroe County Circuit Court last Wednesday against Sunset Overlook in a major victory for those suing the business. In a partial summary judgement,…
Hecker turning 125
The Village of Hecker will be celebrating its quasquicentennial, or 125th anniversary, in 2020. Village officials are organizing a dinner and dance, fish fry, fireman’s muster, and parade in 2020…