No local fear of federal freeze
Even though an executive order to freeze federal funding signed Monday night by President Donald Trump was withdrawn less than 48 hours after going into effect, confusion about what a…
Read MoreColumbia considers code update
In the month following passage of the latest comprehensive plan for the City of Columbia, officials have been busy completing preliminary goals necessary to accomplish its vision for the next…
Read MoreZahnow celebrates renovations
The Waterloo School District hosted a ribbon-cutting at Zahnow Elementary on Saturday morning, celebrating recently completed renovations to the building that began last February. As previously reported, these renovations include…
Read MoreCPD crash nears settlement
A lawsuit filed against the Columbia Police Department, City of Columbia and a CPD officer individually seeking damages following an officer-involved vehicle crash is nearing settlement. Nolan Schmidt of Columbia filed…
Read MoreTariffs could impact trade in Illinois
President Donald Trump on Monday agreed to a 30-day pause on his tariff threats against Mexico and Canada as America’s two largest trading partners took steps to appease his concerns…
Read MoreErin Donald | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Columbia Middle School basketball standout Erin Donald. The eighth grader led the 14-3 Eagles by surpassing three school records this season. Donald scored…
Read MoreCHS cheerleading | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Columbia High School cheerleading squad. The Eagles placed second in the small varsity team division Saturday at the Mascoutah Sectional to qualify…
Read MoreEagles slam past Bulldogs
The high-flying Columbia High School boys basketball squad last Tuesday was seeking to avenge a defeat at the hands of its Monroe County rival for the Freeburg Holiday Tournament title. …
Read MoreGirls hoopsters keep it in motion
The dribbles, drives, lay-ups and rebounds continue at a furious pace on the local high school girls basketball scene. Columbia (21-5) has won eight straight and is building more confidence…
Read MoreIt’s playoff hockey time
The time has come for postseason hockey in the Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association, with two local teams shooting for deep playoff runs. Last year’s Varsity 1A champion, the Freeburg-Waterloo…
Read MoreGirls bowling regional this weekend
Local high school girls bowlers will try to advance through the postseason starting this weekend. The Collinsville Regional takes place Saturday at Camelot Bowl, featuring the following teams: Waterloo, Columbia,…
Read MoreA first for WHS girls wrestling
The Waterloo High School girls wrestling program made history over the weekend. Waterloo girls wrestled at the Bethalto Regional, advancing two to the sectional round for the first time in…
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