Posts Tagged ‘columbia’
Death investigation near Columbia
The death of a 65-year-old man found deceased in his residence on Tuesday is under investigation. Monroe County Coroner Bob Hill said his office was contacted to conduct a death…
Read MoreR-T absorbs Independent
The Monroe County Independent announced Wednesday that it has been sold and turned over to the Republic-Times, ceasing publication after 20 years. “I am leaving the local news coverage in very good hands,”…
Read MoreVehicle stolen at Columbia gas station
Columbia police are investigating the Tuesday morning theft of a vehicle from the parking lot of MotoMart, located at 286 Southwoods Drive off of Route 3. The incident occurred shortly…
Read MoreVehicle drives into icy pond near Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department and Columbia EMS responded shortly before 1 p.m. Monday to the report of a vehicle in a body of water in the area of 7508 Triple…
Read MoreSuspected meth found in parking lot of Columbia business
Police are investigating after a bag containing a white powdery substance believed to be methamphetamine was found late Saturday morning in the parking lot of O’Reilly Auto Parts, 135 Admiral…
Read MoreMan arrested after fleeing police in Columbia
Police arrested a man who fled from a traffic stop attempt in Columbia about 4 p.m. Sunday. The vehicle, which had no license plates and two occupants inside, was stopped…
Read MoreBulldogs nearly pull off upset; Eagles, Pirates win again
The Scott Spinner era for Waterloo High School boys basketball got underway Friday with a 55-54 loss at Althoff. The score was even for much of the game, with the…
Read MoreDriver eludes I-255 traffic stop
A vehicle associated with a missing/endangered woman from Columbia sped away from a traffic stop attempt about 11 a.m. Friday on I-255 in Columbia. A Columbia police officer attempted to…
Read MoreWednesday crashes in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded to three separate crashes in and near Columbia on Wednesday. The first came about 11:40 a.m. on Route 3 southbound at Valmeyer Road and involved a blue…
Read MoreMore stolen vehicles in Columbia
Columbia police are investigating the theft of two vehicles and several reports of other vehicles entered early Monday morning. Surveillance footage indicates the incidents took place about 3 a.m. The…
Read MoreTwo-car crash on I-255
Emergency personnel responded shortly after 1 p.m. Wednesday to a two-car crash on I-255 westbound near the Fish Lake Overpass east of the J.B. Bridge in Columbia. I-255 westbound traffic…
Read MoreToddler dies following choking incident
Columbia police and EMS personnel responded about 10:40 a.m. last Wednesday to the report of a male toddler believed to be choking at Carrot Patch Day Care Center, 252 Veterans…
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