Measles in the metro east

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported this year’s first confirmed case of measles in the state – an adult residing in the metro east.  This individual recently returned from…

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WHS wrestling sends 6 to state

The Waterloo High School wrestling program enjoyed a successful Saturday of sectional action, making even more history along the way. For the boys, Bulldogs Konnor Stephens, Jaxson Mathenia, Joe Newell…

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CHS girls bowling makes state

The Columbia High School girls bowling squad qualified for this weekend’s IHSA state tournament by virtue of a fourth place showing Saturday at the O’Fallon Sectional.  Leading the way for…

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Police Blotter | 2-11-25

(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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Monday crash near YMCA

Emergency personnel responded about 6:30 a.m. Monday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 at EE Road near the YMCA just south of Columbia. Fortunately, none of those involved in…

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Thursday crash in Waterloo

Emergency personnel responded shortly after 2:30 p.m. Thursday to a two-vehicle crash on North Market Street at Bradford Lane next to Schnucks in Waterloo. The vehicles involved were gray and…

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