More COVID deaths in Monroe County as vaccine rollout continues
The Monroe County Health Department completed another round of vaccines as more COVID-related death and record hospitalizations were reported. The latest vaccine shipment – again only for Monroe County healthcare…
Read MoreNew deaths, more than 300 active COVID cases in Monroe County
After two weeks of rising deaths caused by the novel coronavirus, Monroe County stabilized in that regard over the last week. There were three more COVID-related deaths, which were recorded…
Read MoreDavid E. Nobbe | Obituary
David Edward Nobbe, 73, of Carpentersville, died Feb. 8, 2026 in Chicago. He was born on June 5, 1952 in Red Bud. David earned a Ph.D. in psychology from SIU…
Read MoreMarianne May | Obituary
Marianne May (nee Kaestner), died surrounded by family on Feb. 3, 2026. She was 81. Marianne was born May 25, 1944, in Red Bud, to Arthur and Mabel (nee Hoffman)…
Read MoreKurt A. Steinmann | Obituary
Kurt Alan Steinmann, 60, of Millstadt, died Feb. 7, 2026, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. He was born Feb. 1, 1966, in Red Bud. Kurt grew up in…
Read MoreChimney fire near Millstadt
The Millstadt and Columbia fire departments responded about 4:30 p.m. Monday to a chimney fire reported on Fox Run Lane southeast of Columbia. The CFD was first requested by Millstadt…
Read MoreSteven A. Kruse | Obituary
Steven Arthur Kruse, 67, died Jan. 29, 2026, at Mercy South Hospital, St. Louis, due to complications from a fall. He was born on Feb. 15, 1958. Steve was a…
Read MoreNorbert J. Fausz | Obituary
Norbert “Nip” J. Fausz, 86, of Red Bud, died Feb. 5, 2026, surrounded by family. Nip was a devoted husband of 57 years to Barb. He loved to play horseshoes…
Read MoreChimney fire in Waterloo
The Waterloo Fire Department responded shortly after 5:20 p.m. Sunday to a chimney fire in the 600 block of Louise Lane off Covington Drive. Waterloo Fire Chief Mike Lloyd said…
Read MoreGuilty verdict in Waterloo shooting
Following closing arguments from the prosecution and defense attorneys as well as lengthy jury deliberations, a guilty verdict has been reached in the case concerning a young man charged in…
Read MoreFriday morning crash near YMCA
Emergency personnel responded about 7 a.m. Friday to a two-vehicle injury crash on Route 3 at EE Road near the entrance to the Monroe County YMCA just south of Columbia.…
Read MoreHealth gains with whole grains | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. ColditzSiteman Cancer Center If someone asked us to name five ways to improve our health and lower the risk ofillness, “eat a healthy diet” would probably…
Read MoreLarry J. Cottom | Obituary
Larry James Cottom, 80, of Columbia, born Aug. 26, 1945, in East St. Louis, died Feb. 3, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Larry retired in 2008…
Read MoreWaterloo shooting trial underway
Brenndan M. Pietlukiewicz, 21, of Waterloo, traded his county-issued incarceration garb for more traditional clothing on Tuesday as he faced a jury trial for charges related to a shooting in…
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