New WFD chief ready to lead
Since 2005, Aaron Shive has been among the dozens of devoted volunteers who have given their time as Waterloo firefighters. His most recent role,...
Stolen car recovered in Columbia
A car reported stolen in St. Louis County was recovered Wednesday afternoon in Columbia.
Columbia police said that...
Columbia hosting regional K-9 trials
This weekend, Columbia will host something most law-abiding people will never have the opportunity to see — many of the top police dogs in...
ATM stolen from Waterloo tavern
The Monroe County Sheriff's Department is investigating the theft of an ATM machine early last week from inside Route 3 Bar & Grill...
Police blotter | 12/17/14
Columbia Police
Dec. 9 - Bradley P. Lane, 24, of Columbia, was arrested for
domestic battery at 2621 Columbia Lakes Drive.
Dec. 12 - Christopher T. Stewart...
Theft of 140 frozen turkeys under investigation
Schneider's Quality Meats, located at 1323 Illinois Route 3 in Waterloo, reported the theft of 140 frozen turkeys (35 cases) from a locked freezer...
I-255 Road Work Near Cahokia
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that road construction began Tuesday on I-255 from Route 15 to Route 157 in both the northbound and...
Attempted murder charge in Waterloo stabbing
Trevor C. Hudson
A 26-year-old man faces an attempted murder charge following an early Friday morning stabbing in...
Two die in crash near Hecker
James M. Ellis Jr.
The Illinois State Police is investigating a three-vehicle, head-on crash with two fatalities that...
Burglary reported at Red Roof in Columbia
Pictured, an entrance to Red Roof Liquor & Lottery in Columbia is boarded up following a burglary that occurred early Friday...
Vehicle break-ins reported in Waterloo
Waterloo Police Chief Jim Trantham is advising local residents to be diligent about locking their vehicles at all times because there have been a...
False fentanyl scare results in charges
A man and woman from St. Louis are facing charges in Monroe County following a series of incidents in Waterloo.
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Sports Year in Review
The year 2018 was a banner year for Monroe County athletes, all the way through.
It began in January, when Waterloo junior Jenna Schwartz was...
Attempted murder charge in Waterloo stabbing
Trevor C. Hudson
A 26-year-old man faces an attempted murder charge following an early Friday morning stabbing in...
DUI injury crash at Walmart
Pictured is the scene of the accident Friday.
Emergency personnel responded shortly after noon Friday to the...
Inmate dies at county jail
The Illinois State Police is investigating the death of an inmate in the Monroe County Jail early Friday morning.