Posts Tagged ‘columbia’
Local boys tracksters qualify for state
Four local high school boys track athletes qualified for the state meet in Charleston by virtue of successful showings in sectional competition on Wednesday. At the Class 1A Chester Sectional,…
Read MoreLarge tree blocks Route 3 traffic in Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department responded along with other agencies to a large tree that fell on a portion of Route 3 at Mark Drive in Columbia about 12:20 p.m. Thursday.…
Read MoreWednesday evening crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded shortly after 6:15 p.m. Wednesday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 at North Main Street in Columbia. Only minor injuries were reported, and none of those…
Read MoreVehicle, catalytic converter thefts near Columbia
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department is investigating multiple stolen vehicle reports along with several catalytic converter thefts earlier this month near Columbia. Shortly after 7 a.m. May 7, MCSD deputies…
Read MoreReport of fight outside of YMCA
Multiple law enforcement personnel responded shortly after 4:05 p.m. Saturday for a report of 10-15 people fighting at the Monroe County YMCA, 9514 Caring Way, Columbia. There were no reports…
Read MoreSoccer rivals to clash for regional title
Monroe County rivals Columbia and Gibault will meet once again in girls soccer – this time with a regional championship on the line. Both teams posted convincing victories Wednesday night…
Read MorePossible mountain lion sighting in Columbia
Columbia police were notified of a possible mountain lion sighting in the city Thursday night, May 5. A resident called police about 8:30 p.m. to report what they believed was…
Read MoreBurning vehicle in Columbia returns stolen
The Columbia Fire Department responded shortly after 7:10 a.m. Saturday to a fully involved vehicle fire at the storage units at 1322 Valmeyer Road near D Road. Upon further investigation,…
Read MoreReckless driver turns self in
A Missouri man wanted for an April 21 reckless driving incident in Columbia turned himself in Wednesday. Gregory Ross, 46, of High Ridge, Mo., was charged with felony aggravated fleeing…
Read MoreHere comes the heat
As the high school baseball season surpasses its midway point, local teams are finding their identity. Gibault (11-12) has won three of five recent games. The Hawks battled hard against…
Read MoreQueens of the diamond
The hits keep coming for local high school softball teams this spring. Valmeyer (4-3) enjoyed an 8-6 win in 10 innings against rival New Athens last Tuesday. Brooke Miller struck out…
Read MoreSUV stolen from Waterloo, other vehicles entered
A new SUV was stolen and multiple other vehicles were entered early Wednesday morning in Waterloo, after which the suspects fled north at a high rate of speed and escaped…
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