Stolen vehicle tip unfounded
The Columbia Police Department and Monroe County Sheriff’s Department responded early Tuesday afternoon to the area of Bluff Road near Columbia after receiving a GPS ping for a vehicle reported…
Read MoreFrancis F. Stratman | Obituary
Francis F. Stratman, 84, of Waterloo, died Aug. 3, 2025, in Waterloo. He was born Jan. 29, 1941, in Jefferson City, Mo. Francis was a member of Roofers Union No.…
Read MoreGladys M. Wittenauer-Thiele | Obituary
Gladys M. Wittenauer-Thiele, of Red Bud, died July 31, 2025, at Garden Place in Red Bud, surrounded by family. She was born to the late Albert and Elsie (nee…
Read MoreGary L. Schwartzkopf | Obituary
Gary Lee Schwartzkopf, 69, of Red Bud, died on July 31, 2025, at Randolph County Care Center, Sparta. He was born Sept. 14, 1955, in Red Bud. Gary was a…
Read MoreSerious injury crash near Waterloo
A serious injury rollover crash occurred about 2:20 p.m. Sunday in the 6500 block of Route 3 near the Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners John Deere dealership south of Waterloo. The car…
Read MoreWoman’s body found in Mississippi River
The body of a deceased woman found floating Sunday afternoon in the Mississippi River has been identified. Emergency personnel responded about 2 p.m. to the river near Columbia after a…
Read MoreClarence L. ‘Peabody’ Hamilton | Obituary
Clarence Louis “Peabody” Hamilton, 70, of Hecker, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday Aug. 1, 2025. He was born in East St. Louis on…
Read MoreRating your favorite summer drink | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center For something so simple, there can be something surprisingly enjoyable about a cold drink on a hot day. It can quench our…
Read MoreVehicle fire in Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department responded shortly before 1:30 p.m. Friday to a vehicle fire in the 500 block of North Rapp Avenue. The vehicle was fully engulfed in flames upon…
Read MoreDanny R. Altschuh | Obituary
Danny R. Altschuh, 65, of Waterloo, died July 30, 2025, in St. Louis.. He was born Oct. 9, 1959, in Belleville. He is survived by his mother Norma Beatty (nee…
Read MoreVehicle strikes Red Roof in Columbia
The Columbia police and fire departments responded to Red Roof Liquor & Lottery at 301 Southport Drive shortly before 10:30 a.m. Wednesday for a report of a vehicle striking the…
Read MoreCallen C. Moore | Obituary
In the briefest flicker of time, Callen Cooper Moore lit up the world with a glow that will never dim – born on June 19, 2024, and called home to…
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