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Expansion coming to SWIC-Red Bud
Southwestern Illinois College announced the expansion of Career Technology Education programming to its Red Bud campus and the construction of a new 7,800 square foot facility. SWIC said the expansion…
Wednesday morning crash near WHS
Emergency personnel responded about 7 a.m. Wednesday to a two-vehicle crash on South Market Street near the entrance to Waterloo High School. The Waterloo Fire Department assisted with traffic control…
Rollover crash east of Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday to a rollover crash on Route 156 just east of Goeddeltown Road between Waterloo and Hecker. The female driver was able to exit…
Dumpster fire in Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department responded at 9:30 a.m. Monday to a fully involved dumpster fire near a residence in the 1000 block of Bradington Court. Flames from the dumpster were…
Retail theft at Rural King
Two people were arrested following a felony retail theft that occurred Thursday evening in Waterloo. Waterloo police said that shortly before 5:20 p.m., a chainsaw and other power tools were…
Suspected drug overdose death in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded about 9 p.m. Wednesday to a suspected drug overdose in Columbia. Monroe County Coroner Bob Hill said his office was requested to respond to a residence in…
Unlocked vehicles targeted again in Columbia
Police are investigating after at least two unlocked vehicles were unlawfully entered early Friday morning in Columbia. Columbia Police Chief Jason Donjon said his department received a call about two…
Child porn, drug charges for Red Bud man
A Red Bud man is facing nine total felonies related to child pornography and drugs following an arrest last week by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department. Michael D. Hubbard, 46,…
Comprehensive plan survey concluding
Progress on a new Monroe County comprehensive plan is soon set to resume as the online survey which has run through the summer is coming to a close. The newest…
Wednesday crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded at about 2:20 p.m. Wednesday to a two-vehicle crash on the ramp from Palmer Road to southbound Route 3 in Columbia. Injuries were believed to be minor…