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Another armed robbery reported in Monroe County

Columbia police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Thursday at about 10:15 p.m. at Red Roof Liquor & Lottery, 301 Southport Drive. The description of the suspect and details…

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County board OKs tax cut for Oak Hill

By ALAN DOOLEY Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board lasted more than three hours, but it was fruitful for taxpayers. County commissioners took the unusual step of approving a…

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Fire destroys rural Waterloo home

A rural Waterloo home was completely consumed by flames late Thursday morning. “A total loss,” Waterloo Fire Chief Mark Yeager said. “One hundred percent gone.” The Waterloo Fire Department responded…

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Ruptured gas line in Columbia

Columbia police and fire personnel responded to a report of a ruptured gas line at Warnock Street and St. Paul Street around 10:40 a.m. Wednesday. Ameren arrived to the scene…

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Police Blotter 11/12/14

Columbia Police Nov. 4 Kapil Mohan, 39, of St. Louis, was arrested on two counts of DUI on I-255 at milepost 6. Nov. 6 Anthony M. Crowe, 26, of Columbia…

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Waterloo Girl Scout travels the world

Waterloo Girl Scout Katie Albert spent her summer touring New Zealand, Australia and Fiji through a trip hosted by Girl Scouts of the USA. This was her fourth such experience.…

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Vehicle rollover on Hillcastle Road

Columbia fire and EMS responded along with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department to the area of 736 Hillcastle Road around 1 p.m. Sunday to a vehicle rollover in the snow…

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Vehicle crash at Route 3 and North Main in Columbia

Columbia police, fire and EMS responded shortly before 5 p.m. Saturday to a vehicle crash with injuries at Route 3 and North Main Street in Columbia. An official who responded…

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Crash on Antler Court

Police and EMS responded shortly after 12:30 p.m. Saturday to an accident reported at 7909 Antler Court in Waterloo with possible injuries.

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Hockey rink added at skate park; new league forming?

The Waterloo Park District recently completed the second phase of its Optimist Skateboard and Bicycle Park plans at 308 North Library Street with the addition of a hockey rink. Now,…

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