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WFD Responding to Brush Fire
The Waterloo Fire Department is responding to a report of a brush fire behind 1300 area of Rachel Lane near Harres Lane, on the north end of town. The initial…
Read MoreMan dies from injuries in recent crash
The man who crashed his pickup truck in the area of 5700 Kaskaskia Road on March 15 died last week from his injuries. The Waterloo Fire Department assisted the Monroe…
Read MoreCrash with injury on Kaskaskia Road
The Waterloo Fire Department assisted the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and EMS personnel at the scene of a truck crash with entrapment in the area of 5700 Kaskaskia Road at about…
Read MoreSchorr Lake Winery ‘open for business’ after fire
The owner of Schorr Lake Vineyard & Winery in Waterloo said his business took a huge hit after a Wednesday night fire damaged the barn that served as its production…
Read MoreTwo vehicle crashes early Tuesday evening
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and Monroe County EMS assisted Illinois State Police with a two-car crash with possible injuries at Route 3 and KK Road in Waterloo early Tuesday…
Read MoreWiegand becomes new Waterloo fire chief
A changing of the guard took place Friday, as Brett Wiegand became the new chief of the Waterloo Fire Department. He replaces Mark “Yogi” Yeager, who retired Jan. 29 after…
Read MoreLongtime Waterloo fire chief retiring
Waterloo Fire Chief Mark “Yogi” Yeager is retiring effective Jan. 29, ending a generation of success. Yeager, who turned 57 on New Year’s Day, has served as Waterloo’s fire chief…
Read MoreFire destroys home on Gall Road in Waterloo
A Waterloo home was completely consumed by flames late Thursday morning. “A total loss,” Waterloo Fire Chief Mark Yeager said. “One hundred percent gone.” The Waterloo Fire Department responded to…
Read MoreWaterloo’s new fire station is built to last
It was years in the making, but its built to last. A dedication ceremony and open house for the new Waterloo fire station at 510 Illinois Avenue took place Saturday,…
Read MoreNew Waterloo fire station dedication is Sept. 6
A dedication ceremony and open house for the new Waterloo fire station at 510 Illinois Avenue is set for Saturday, Sept. 6. The dedication is set to take place at…
Read MoreLarge shed containing ammunition burns early Saturday
The Waterloo Fire Department responded along with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department around 2:30 a.m. Saturday to reports of flames seen shooting up into the air and loud explosions heard…
Read MoreWFD responds to house fire on Jamie Lane
The Waterloo Fire Department responded to a house fire at 1409 Jamie Lane behind the Sunset Ford auto dealership around 2:20 p.m. Thursday. Smoke could be seen billowing out of…
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