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Schwartz, Waterloo girls run to regional title

Led by defending state champion Jenna Schwartz, the Waterloo High School girls cross country team won Saturday’s Class 2A Triad Regional to advance to the sectional round. Schwartz posted a…

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Eagles outlast Marquette for regional crown

Last year’s Columbia soccer squad had state title dreams and entered the regional final unbeaten before a stunning overtime loss to Triad. The team’s motto for 2018 has been “Road to…

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Hawks win another regional soccer crown

The Gibault Catholic High School soccer team captured its fourth straight regional championship Friday night at Waterloo High School, winning 3-0 over Triad. The Hawks (14-4-5) advance to the Class…

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Eagles, Bulldogs drop regular season finales

The Columbia and Waterloo football teams both ended the regular season with losses Friday night. The Eagles live to play another week, however, while the Bulldogs put the wraps on…

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IDOT to change Columbia’s Route 3 traffic lights

The Illinois Department of Transportation said Friday it has completed its Signal Coordination and Timing Study along the Route 3 corridor in Columbia and is ready to implement changes to…

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Route 3 pavement repairs in Sauget

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Friday that Route 3 in Sauget will be restricted to one lane in each direction beginning Monday, Oct. 29, weather permitting. IDOT said the…

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Friday morning crash on I-255

Emergency personnel responded about 10:10 a.m. Friday to a two-vehicle injury crash on I-255 westbound near milepost 5 in Columbia. Columbia police, fire department and EMS personnel responded to the…

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Columbia hoops rivalry renewed ‘For Love of Community’

What was once a heated Columbia hoops rivalry will reignite once again for a very special cause later this month. The Columbia Middle School and Immaculate Conception Catholic School boys…

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Attempted bank robbery in Waterloo

Waterloo police are seeking a person of interest following an attempted bank robbery reported early Wednesday evening at First National Bank of Waterloo, located at 744 N. Market Street near…

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Golfers battle elements at state

Three local high school golfers competed against more than just the top golfers in the state over the weekend.  Snow canceled Friday’s opening round of the IHSA Class 2A boys…

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