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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…
Smith ready to lead WHS band
New Waterloo High School Director of Bands Zach Smith knows he has big shoes to fill. Smith is taking over for Michael Mullins, who worked in the school for 34…
Schmidt to run for state representative
Kevin Schmidt of Millstadt announced Wednesday that he will run for state representative in the 116th district as a Republican in 2020. Schmidt, 37, owns Schmidt Chiropractic in Millstadt and…
Complaints abound at Columbia senior home
After Integrity Healthcare of Columbia was fined $25,000 for a violation that proximately caused a resident’s death, a Republic-Times investigation found similar issues are not uncommon at the senior care…