Police Blotter | 1-17-24

(Information in this report is gathered from police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty and charges may…

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Wednesday crash near Millstadt

Emergency personnel responded shortly after 3:15 p.m Wednesday to a two-vehicle crash with injuries near Millstadt. Illinois State Police said the crash occurred at the intersection of Route 158 and…

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Girls hoopsters take aim

A couple of local high school girls basketball squads are trending up. For other teams, not so much. Columbia (13-10) recently won two straight home games to snap a six-game…

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WJHS girls hoops state bound

The Waterloo Junior High School girls basketball team defeated Belleville Central on Thursday, 31-8, to win a Southern Illinois Junior High School Athletic Association Class L regional title and advance…

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WPD has a new chief

As Waterloo Police Chief Jeff Prosise celebrated his final day with the department Friday, the week began with his deputy chief of the last five years stepping into his shoes.…

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