Barbara J. Brouk | Obituary
Barbara Jean Brouk, 87, of Millstadt, passed away from this world on March 7, 2025, at St. Clare Health Care Center in Fenton, Mo. She was born Sept. 16, 1937,…
Read MoreMonday crash on I-255 in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded about 3:15 p.m. Monday to a vehicle crash on I-255 westbound near the Columbia exit. The Columbia Fire Department assisted police and EMS personnel at the scene.…
Read MoreMonday crash near Hecker
Emergency personnel responded about 1:20 p.m. Monday to a two-vehicle crash in the 5700 block of State Route 156 at Route 159 near Nu-Deal Oil just outside of Hecker. One…
Read MoreJack L. Netzeband | Obituary
Jack Leroy Netzeband, 88, of Waterloo, died March 9, 2025, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family, in Waterloo. He was born Feb. 21, 1937, in…
Read MoreMary ‘Gerri’ G. Kuehner | Obituary
Mary “Gerri” G. Kuehner, 87, of Red Bud, died March 9, 2025, at Three Springs Lodge and Rehabilitation in Chester. She was born to the late Edward and Mary (nee…
Read MoreSunday evening fire calls
Local fire departments responded to outdoor burning calls Sunday evening in Monroe County. At 6:50 p.m., the Waterloo Fire Department responded to a small fire in the woods on Old…
Read MoreField fire south of Waterloo
The Waterloo Fire Department responded shortly after 4 p.m. Sunday to the report of a field fire in the 6200 block of Maeystown Road. The fire department cleared the scene…
Read MoreDorothy M. Klein | Obituary
Dorothy Marie Klein, nee Mosbacher, 93, of Columbia, died March 4, 2025 at Bria of Columbia. She was born March 5, 1931, in Columbia. Throughout her life, Dorothy was a…
Read MoreStructure fire in rural Millstadt
Several departments responded to a fully involved residential structure fire about 9:30 a.m. Friday east of Dupo in rural St. Clair County. The Millstadt, Villa Hills, Columbia, Prairie du Pont,…
Read MoreMichael G. Markus | Obituary
Michael G. Markus, 69 of Columbia, born Nov. 1, 1955, in Highland, to the late Camillus and Dolores Markus, died March 5, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family.…
Read MoreSnow/Threepeat | Pet of the Week
Snow is silly, sweet, and likes petting and affection. He has playful energy and loves to play ball. Snow loves climbing in your lap and likes belly rubs. Snow is…
Read MoreBrush fire south of Waterloo
Three local fire departments responded to a brush fire late Thursday afternoon in the 3400 block of G Road near St. Joe. The fire was reported to be spreading near…
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