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Courthouse confusion for county
The implementation of Illinois’ Pretrial Fairness Act in 2023 and the beginning of the 24th Judicial Circuit this December has created an air of uncertainty for many involved in the…
Read MoreSunday morning crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded to a one-vehicle crash about 7:30 a.m. Sunday on southbound Route 3 at Route 158 in Columbia. Police said a silver 2016 Chevy Cruze driven by Randi…
Read MoreSaturday evening crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded to a three-vehicle crash at about 6:05 p.m. Saturday on Palmer Road near Old Route 3 in Columbia. Police said a 2002 Buick driven by Michael Gummersheimer,…
Read MoreFatal crash on I-255 north of Dupo
A man died following a three-vehicle crash on I-255 northbound near Dupo. Illinois State Police said the crash occurred shortly before 5:30 p.m. at milepost 11.5 (McBride Avenue) in St.…
Read MoreRoach is new Columbia SRO
The Columbia School District recently welcomed a new school resource officer from the Columbia Police Department. Officer Joe Roach will be taking the place of Sgt. Zack Hopkins, who stepped…
Read MoreRetired CPD K9 passes away
With great sadness, the Columbia Police Department announced the passing of recently retired K9 Daggo on Friday. He passed away peacefully following an aggressive form of cancer and was…
Read MoreWednesday morning crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded shortly after 8 a.m. Wednesday to a two-vehicle crash on Palmer Road at Old Route 3 in Columbia. Responding agencies included the Columbia Police Department, Columbia Fire…
Read MorePossible local ties to Ladue break-ins
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department was alerted Friday morning by law enforcement in Missouri to look for a vehicle with ties to this area wanted in connection with overnight break-ins…
Read MorePerson injured by vehicle during fight near Millstadt
Police are investigating an incident Saturday night near Millstadt that resulted in one person being driven over by a vehicle during a fight. The incident occurred shortly after 10 p.m.…
Read MoreFatal crash in Columbia
A woman from Lenzburg died in an early Sunday morning crash on Route 3 in Columbia. Several emergency vehicles responded shortly before 2:30 a.m. to a single-vehicle rollover crash on…
Read MoreAttempted theft from Dollar General in Hecker
Police were on the lookout for a white Chevrolet Impala occupied by one male and two females shortly after 12:20 p.m. Tuesday following an attempted retail theft from Dollar General…
Read MoreDouble drug overdose save in Columbia
Two people were transported by ambulance to a St. Louis area hospital following a double drug overdose save late Saturday night in Columbia. Police said a female called 911 to…
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