Frozen pipes keep firefighters busy

By Republic-Times | December 28, 2022

The Columbia Volunteer Fire Department was busy responding to several calls Friday through Sunday, many of which dealt with damage caused by sprinkler systems due to frozen pipes as a…

Out with the plows: snow doesn’t just go away

By Republic-Times | February 18, 2015

After a bitterly cold weekend, a light dusting of snow blew into Monroe County around midnight Sunday, increasing early Monday morning. At about the same time as crews from the…

Persimmon test predicts brutal winter

By Corey Saathoff | September 26, 2014

This coming winter looks to be colder than average with above average snowfall, according to local persimmon seeds. A native Ozarks fruit tree, folklore has it that the shape of…

Waterloo native attending Olympics in Russia

By Republic-Times | February 12, 2014

Instead of settling down in front of the TV to catch this year’s Winter Olympics, Waterloo native Brad Siedle decided to travel nearly 6,000 miles to witness the international event…

Columbia power outage update

By Corey Saathoff | January 7, 2014

Ameren is using a large crane this afternoon to replace the main transformer at its substation on North Briegel Street in Columbia following a four-hour-long power outage last night that…

Route 3 project slows for winter, but still on track

By Corey Saathoff | December 5, 2013

Work on phase one of Route 3 improvements in Waterloo has been halted for the most part due to colder temperatures, but the project remains on schedule. Matt Rodewald, project…

The R-T Winter Sports Preview hits stands Wednesday

By Republic-Times | December 4, 2013

The 2013-14 Republic-Times Winter Sports Preview hits stands Dec. 4, including: preview stories, schedules and team photos. Below are a sample of the preview stories you can catch in this…

Here are some winter wellness tips!

By Republic-Times | November 16, 2013

Cooler temperatures often bring along the season’s sniffles and colds. With a few winter wellness tips, you can prepare for a happier and healthier season, regardless of your budget, with the…

Winter weather cancellations

By Corey Saathoff | February 21, 2013

As expected, a winter storm moved into the area Thursday morning, bringing with it slow and sleet that made many roads nearly impassable throughout the afternoon into late evening. No…

Waterloo Winter Sports 2013 schedules & results

By Republic-Times | January 28, 2013

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