Sheriff presents annual report

Monroe County Sheriff Neal Rohlfing continued an ongoing defense of his department during Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board. During meetings over the past several months, Rohlfing has responded…

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Police Blotter | 12-27-23

Columbia Police Dec. 19 Rozena C. Carter, 32, of Cahokia, was arrested on a Monroe County warrant and for suspended license and suspended registration on I-255. A large Penske box…

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Rueter reaches 800 wins

Less than six years since achieving his 700th career win, legendary longtime Gibault Catholic High School head boys basketball coach Dennis Rueter was honored Friday night for reaching 800 victories. …

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Holiday play for girls hoops

It’s holiday tournament time for high school girls basketball, with Waterloo hosting a tournament that also includes Columbia and Gibault.  Waterloo (5-9) opened this year’s tourney on Tuesday afternoon in…

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All-Local Football Team

While none of the three local high school football teams qualified for postseason play in 2023, there were still plenty of highlights this past fall for Waterloo, Columbia and Dupo. …

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Hockey season skates on

In local high school club ice hockey action, Columbia (7-3-3) posted a 4-4 tie with Collinsville on Thursday at RP Lumber Center in Edwardsville. Jack Reuss scored a goal and…

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2023 Year in Review

January After a break for the holidays, the Waterloo Queen of Hearts jackpot grew to nearly $2 million. On the last day of the month, in front of a massive…

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