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Waterloo teen arrested in ‘peeping Tom’ incident
The Waterloo Police Department would like anyone with information related to an alleged “peeping Tom” incident that occurred early Wednesday morning to contact them. At 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, police arrested a…
2014 Pigskin Pick’em week 1 winner
Week 1 of the 2014 Pigskin Pick’em Contest is now officially in the books. Taking home first place was the R-T’s very own, Corey Saathoff, with an impressive 12/16 correct…
Burglary reported near Columbia
Police are investigating the reported theft of a four-wheeler and trailer from CenterPoint Energy, located at 11839 Bluff Road near Columbia. Initial reports are a lock was cut to gain…
Columbia man charged with kidnapping
A Columbia man is charged with aggravated kidnapping following an incident that occurred Saturday evening involving a young neighbor. Robert A. Fricke, 45, is charged with one count of aggravated…
‘Dogs down rival Eagles in OT, 27-24
It was an instant classic in an annual match-up that has already enjoyed its share of exciting finishes over the years. “It was one for the ages. No question about…
County football showdown to resume Saturday
The crowd was anticipating another classic match-up of Monroe County football foes as Columbia and Waterloo kicked off under the Friday night lights at CHS. However, the fanfare will have…
CFD responding to accident on East Temple St.
The Columbia Fire Department was dispatched at about 4:20 p.m. Friday to 218 East Temple Street for an accident with minor injuries. The accident is reported to involve a vehicle…
Accident with injuries in Columbia
Columbia police, EMS and fire are responding to an accident with injuries at the end of South Main Street near Route 3. The call went out at 11:55 a.m. The…
Looking back at military men, 60 years later
One of the largest groups of registrants from Monroe County to be inducted into military service since World War II was forwarded to the induction station at St. Louis on…
Father and son bond over hobby of tractor collecting
Father and son Brian and Scott Johnson, of Valmeyer and Fults, respectively, admit to a “sickness” for tractors. They work on them together in their spare time. As they led…