Volleyball season digging in

Waterloo and Valmeyer are on a hot streak while Columbia and Gibault work to establish winning momentum in local high school volleyball action of late. Waterloo (11-4) has won eight…

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COVID testing rolls out at schools

With Gov. JB Pritzker’s executive order mandating school personnel be fully vaccinated or submit weekly test results going into effect Monday, the Regional Office of Education has begun introducing SHIELD…

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CPD welcomes new K9

Raz, a dual-purpose K9, will soon join furry co-workers Daggo and Blu at the Columbia Police Department.  “They’re an invaluable resource,” Raz’s handler Kyle Hannon said of the working dogs.…

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Police Blotter | 9-15-21

(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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