Posts Tagged ‘columbia’
Burglary at Columbia laundromat
Columbia police are investigating a burglary that occurred early Thursday morning at a local laundromat. A suspect wearing a welding mask entered Big Al’s Dirty Laundry, 125 W. Locust Street,…
Read MoreBoil order lifted
Illinois American Water issued a boil water order Wednesday afternoon to a portion of its Metro East service area, including Waterloo, Columbia and Millstadt. The boil order was lifted late…
Read MoreFall Sports Preview out now
Be sure to pick up the Aug. 28 issue of the award-winning Republic-Times newspaper, which includes the 2019 Fall Sports Preview. Fall high school sports teams from Waterloo, Gibault, Columbia,…
Read MoreMotorist evades traffic stop, leading to crash and pursuit
A man was charged following an attempted traffic stop in Columbia that led to a brief pursuit that was terminated in Missouri about noon on Tuesday. Monroe County Sheriff Neal…
Read MoreBurglary reported at Red Roof in Columbia
The Columbia Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred early Friday morning at Red Roof Liquor & Lottery, 301 Southport Drive. Police said officers responded to the business at…
Read MoreHolmes catching on at Illinois
Former Columbia High School three-sport standout Jordan Holmes is excited about his sophomore season with the University of Illinois football team. With two receptions for 23 yards and three punt…
Read MoreI-255 crash near Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department assisted Illinois State Police and other emergency personnel with a rollover crash that occurred shortly before 5:30 p.m. Monday on I-255 eastbound. Eastbound rush hour traffic…
Read MoreFuture of Royal Gate uncertain
Speculation that Royal Gate Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Columbia is closing are not true, general sales manager Brent Ward said last week, although there are currently no vehicles for…
Read MoreWelcome to the new ICS
After more than two years of work, Immaculate Conception School in Columbia is ready to welcome students to its new home. On a preview tour ICS Principal Mike Kish provided…
Read MoreMower thefts from Columbia business under investigation
Police were alerted of the fraudulent purchase of two zero-turn lawn mowers and two weed trimmers valued at more than $25,000 from Bi-County Small Engine Center, 7779 State Route 158…
Read MoreFatal crash on I-255 near Dupo
Dupo fire and EMS personnel responded with assistance from the Cahokia, Prairie du Pont and Columbia fire departments shortly after 4 a.m. Saturday following a head-on collision on I-255 northbound…
Read MoreWoman arrested for felony retail theft in Columbia
A Belleville woman was arrested following a retail theft reported early Wednesday evening at CVS Pharmacy, 100 Admiral Trost Road, Columbia. Shortly after 5 p.m., Columbia police officers were notified…
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