Posts Tagged ‘columbia’
Successful search for subject near J.B. Bridge
Multiple police, fire and emergency agencies searched for a male subject in the wooded area along the Mississippi River in the vicinity of the Jefferson Barracks Bridge off I-255 in…
Read MoreScott Credit Union coming to Columbia
Scott Credit Union announced this week that it plans to open a new branch at the 11 South building in Columbia later this year. The newest SCU location will be the…
Read MoreStill no Uber, but Lyft is a go
Earlier this year, local stakeholders made a push for Uber to come to Monroe County. So far, that effort has not gained much traction. The ride-sharing company still does not…
Read MoreSingle-vehicle crash at JB Bridge
The Columbia Fire Department and Columbia EMS, along with Illinois State Police and St. Louis County Police, responded shortly after 6 p.m. Wednesday to a single-vehicle crash on eastbound I-255…
Read MoreKlepac bowls 49th, 50th perfect games
The accomplishment of rolling a 300 game in bowling is rare enough for most, but not for Columbia’s Tom Klepac. The 62-year-old had already bowled 48 career perfect games entering…
Read MoreFriday crash on I-255 in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded shortly after 5 p.m. Friday to a vehicle crash on I-255 westbound at milepost 6.5 on the curve near the Columbia exit. Injuries were believed to be…
Read MoreMinor crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded shortly after 1:50 p.m. Friday to the area of Route 158 at northbound Route 3 in Columbia after a blue car driven by a male reportedly spun…
Read MoreFriday crash on Route 3 in Columbia
A two-vehicle injury crash occurred Friday morning on Route 3 at North Main Street in Columbia. Police said a 1994 Ford Ranger driven by Donald Matzenbacher, 71, of Waterloo, was…
Read MoreNew elements enhance safety on Columbia’s Route 3
Drivers along Route 3 in Columbia have noticed a host of new changes recently, all with one thing in common — getting drivers to obey traffic laws. As the aftermath…
Read MoreLightning strike cause of Columbia house fire
A late morning severe thunderstorm Saturday caused a flurry of activity for Columbia firefighters, who called in Millstadt, Dupo and Waterloo fire departments for reinforcements. The activity began following a…
Read MoreRed Bud man charged with DUI, fleeing police
A Red Bud man was arrested for DUI and aggravated fleeing Thursday night after speeding away from Columbia police on Route 3 before crashing south of town. Shortly after 11…
Read MoreVehicle fire at Columbia Moto Mart
The Columbia Fire Department responded shortly before 11:30 a.m. Thursday to a vehicle fire at the Moto Mart gas station on Southwoods Drive off Route 3. Flames were seen shooting…
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