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Police Blotter | 12/10/14
Columbia Police Dec. 1 Steven M. Leible, 51, of St. Louis, was arrested for DUI and illegal transportation of alcohol on Norman Drive. Dec. 2 Tamara L. Georger, 43, of…
Prison for Waterloo man on meth charges
A Waterloo man was sentenced last week to five years and 10 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and distribution of meth. United States Attorney for the…
Burglaries in Columbia
The Columbia Police Department is currently investigating two residential burglaries that occurred this month in Columbia. The first one occurred Dec. 4 in the 2600 block of Brookfield Court, when…
Residential break-in on South Library in Waterloo
A crime scene unit from the Illinois State Police was called in to assist Waterloo police in investigating a possible residential break-in reported at 405 South Library Street shortly after…
CFD called to gas spill at Red Roof
The Columbia Fire Department responded shortly after 11:40 p.m. Saturday to the Red Roof Shell gas station for the cleanup of a fuel spill.
Brian Deterding | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Gibault Catholic High School basketball player Brian Deterding. The junior is averaging 16 points and seven rebounds per game for the 3-2 Hawks,…
Waterloo Santa Float set to ride Dec. 17-24
The Waterloo German Band’s popular Santa Float will again spread holiday cheer to all who are near Dec. 17-24. This project is made possible by donations from local businesses and…
Crash at First and Market in Waterloo
Waterloo police responded shortly after 6:40 p.m. Wednesday to a two-vehicle crash at First Street and Market Street. No serious injuries were reported. A Chevrolet car driven by Jane Kramer…
Eagles top Nashville in OT to win Wesclin tourney
The Columbia Eagles picked up a nice early season win Saturday night in the championship of the Wesclin Tournament, defeating Nashville in double overtime, 67-61, to win the title. Columbia…
Students hear of heroin dangers
In an effort to squelch bad habits before they start, Monroe County Coroner Vicki Koerber organized a drug forum at Gibault Catholic High School last Tuesday. It was the first…