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WPD getting new police dog
In a few short weeks, Waterloo residents will notice a new member of the police department: a fun-loving, hard-working German shepherd named Tobi. Tobi will officially make Waterloo his new…
Read MoreSaturday night crash near Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded to a single-car crash on Martini Road at Floraville Road near Waterloo at about 11:40 p.m. Saturday. Police said a 2015 Ford Mustang driven by Lucas C.…
Read MoreMotorcycle crash south of Hecker
Emergency personnel responded shortly before 3:30 p.m. Tuesday to a motorcycle crash in the area of 4973 State Route 159 south of Hecker. The motorcyclist drove into a ditch on…
Read MoreFriday morning house fire in Waterloo
The Waterloo and Red Bud fire departments responded about 4:15 a.m. Friday to a house fire at 1344 Summerfield Drive off Vandebrook Drive in Waterloo. A passing jogger named Frank…
Read MoreColumbia businesses evacuated after bomb threat
Columbia police responded shortly before 12:30 p.m. Wednesday to a report of a possible bomb threat at Vapor Wize, 970 Columbia Center. Initial reports are that photos of a bomb…
Read MoreFake money found in Columbia
The Columbia Police Department is alerting residents and local businesses after counterfeit money was discovered on Monday. Police said counterfeit bills with four Chinese symbols on them were found in…
Read MoreFatal crash in Prairie du Rocher
A 16-year-old Red Bud High School student died in a crash involving a car and a train early Friday evening in Prairie du Rocher. The Prairie du Rocher Fire Department,…
Read MoreRoider found not guilty
After a week of trial proceedings and approximately 2.5 years in jail, Kyle M. Roider walked out of the Monroe County Courthouse early Friday evening a free man. Roider, 33,…
Read MoreMonday storm results in WFD calls
The Waterloo Fire Department responded to multiple calls during an early Monday afternoon thunderstorm. At about 1:15 p.m., the fire department drove to the Cedarhurst senior living community on Legacy…
Read MoreRoider found not guilty
Shortly after 6 p.m. Friday, Kyle Roider was given life-changing news: He does not have to spend another night in jail. Roider, a 33-year-old Waterloo native, was charged with first…
Read MorePolice nab 7 after vehicles stolen
Columbia police said seven juveniles were apprehended early Thursday morning after they were seen attempting to enter unlocked vehicles in Waterloo and fled north. Police said the charges include vehicle…
Read MoreRoider case goes to the jury
The fate of Kyle Roider is officially now in the hands of the jury. After Roider took the stand as the defense’s first and only witness and the conclusion of…
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