Woman charged after pursuit injures officer
Multiple local law enforcement agencies were involved in a vehicle pursuit late Saturday morning in Waterloo that resulted in an injured officer and a woman’s arrest. Shortly after 11:20 a.m.,…
Read MoreJo | Pet of the Week
Hi! My name is Jo and I am good boy! I am a English Springer Spaniel/German Shorthaired Pointer with not too much energy, but I’m not a lazy guy either.…
Read MoreMerle L. Wischmeier | Obituary
Merle L. Wischmeier, 88, of Waterloo, died April 10, 2025, in Columbia. She was born April 29, 1936, in Waterloo. Merle was a member of St. Paul United Church of…
Read MoreTony G. Esker | Obituary
Tony Gene Esker, 47, of Prairie du Rocher, died April 6, 2025, in St. Louis. He was born Feb. 4, 1978, in Lawton, Okla. He is survived by his children…
Read MorePatrick O’Donnell | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Waterloo High School baseball player Patrick O’Donnell. The senior is hitting .429 with three home runs, eight RBIs and 10 runs to lead…
Read MoreICS 6th and 8th grade boys volleyball | Teams of the Week
The Republic-Times Teams of the Week are the Immaculate Conception School sixth and eighth grade boys volleyball teams. Both squads recently won Diocesan championships and are coached by Jodi Hentscher-Johnson.…
Read MoreFatal officer-involved shooting near Fults
A man was shot by police and died early Friday morning following an approximately three-hour standoff in the 1900 block of Bluff Road near Trappers Fall south of Fults. According…
Read MoreColumbia infrastructure ups and downs
The City of Columbia is in a unique position. It is simultaneously focused on achieving a stated goal of southern growth while also battling recurring issues expected in a municipality…
Read MoreTariff turbulence on local minds
Tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration last week have dominated the national news cycle with substantial ramifications for international trade, and Monroe County is not excluded from any impacts as…
Read MoreLibrary delivery in doubt
The Illinois Heartland Library System provides 520 libraries in the southern half of Illinois the ability to share physical resources through a delivery system at no cost to library patrons.…
Read MoreBulldogs building for the better
Students at Waterloo High School put their woodworking skills to good use early last month as they built and installed 22 duck nesting boxes to aid in maintaining the habitat…
Read MoreNew biz, old tower topics for Waterloo
The Waterloo City Council on Monday night took action to advance the development of a new business in town and also preserve an iconic structure. Aldermen gave the go-ahead on…
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