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Police Blotter | 1/9/2019
(Editor’s note: Information in this report is gathered directly from area police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven…
Another vehicle stolen, others entered in Columbia
Columbia police are investigating the theft of an SUV early Sunday morning as well as three vehicle break-ins during the same time period. A black 2007 Cadillac Escalade was stolen…
Apartment fire in Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department was joined by multiple neighboring departments in battling an apartment complex fire at 205 Agnew Street off Bottom Avenue early Monday night. Flames were showing from…
Sunday shed fire in Valmeyer
A Sunday afternoon fire destroyed a shed at 402 Cedar Bluff Drive in Valmeyer. A neighbor discovered the fire at about 2 p.m. Valmeyer Fire Department, assisted by Waterloo and…
Man charged in Waterloo shooting death
Dressed in an orange jail jumpsuit and shackles, Kyle Roider ambled into a Monroe County courtroom Monday morning with two words to say about a crime that has a community…
Snowy Friday crashes in Monroe County
Emergency personnel responded to a handful of vehicle crashes in snowy conditions throughout Monroe County on Friday afternoon. Shortly after 2:30 p.m., a two-vehicle crash was reported in the area…
Hockey season nearing apex
The battle for placement in the top tier of playoff seedings in the Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association intensifies this week. Freeburg-Waterloo (15-1) is tied for first place entering a…
Hall of Fame nods for hoops greats, coaches
Some key names in Monroe County high school hoops history will be recognized later this year as new inductees in the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. The IBCA…
Upstate soccer site shows local love
Several local high school soccer players were recognized for their talents with mentions in statewide lists on ChicagolandSoccer.org. Those making the third annual Chicagoland Soccer All-State Team were Gibault seniors…
Local athletes enjoying college success
Monroe County was well-represented on the college sports scene this past fall, with more than 50 local high school graduates competing at the next level in football, soccer, volleyball, golf…